Spring 2027 Academic Calendar
January 18 – May 15
Columbus State will extend student self-registration for courses with open seats, both online and in-person, until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, for all terms that start on Jan. 18, 2027 (full-term, first eight-week, and first five-week classes). For other terms, students may self-register until 11:59 PM on the day before the term begins.
A day marked with an “*” is either a weekend day, a holiday and/or the campuses are closed.
Printable Spring 2027 Calendar
Fee Payment Deadline: Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Workday will be unavailable starting at 11:00 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
Students who have not paid all fees by the fee payment deadline may have their entire schedule dropped
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Undergraduate Student Information
Full Term: Jan. 18 - May 15
| General Student Dates | Full Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | *Monday, January 18 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Thursday, January 28 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | Monday, February 1 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Tuesday, February 9 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | Monday, March 29 |
| Classes End | *Saturday, May 15 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Monday, May 17 |
Other Terms
Columbus State hosts a number of short-term classes to fit your schedule.
Looking for important dates for a class section not listed below? Discover them using our Refund and Drop Dates Calculator.
| General Student Dates | 14-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, February 1 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, February 1 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Wednesday, February 10 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | *Saturday, February 20 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | *Saturday, February 20 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | *Sunday, April 4 |
| Classes End | *Saturday, May 15 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Monday, May 17 |
| General Student Dates | 11-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, February 22 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, February 22 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Monday, March 1 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | Tuesday, March 9 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Tuesday, March 9 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | Monday, April 12 |
| Classes End | *Saturday, May 15 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Monday, May 17 |
| General Student Dates | First 8-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | *Monday, January 18 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Friday, January 22 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | Thursday, January 28 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Thursday, January 28 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | Friday, February 19 |
| Classes End | *Saturday, March 13 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Monday, March 15 |
| General Student Dates | Second 8- week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | *Sunday, March 21 |
| First Day of Classes | *Sunday, March 21 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Thursday, March 25 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | Wednesday, March 31 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Wednesday, March 31 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | Friday, April 23 |
| Classes End | *Saturday, May 15 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Monday, May 17 |
| General Student Dates | First 5-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | *Monday, January 18 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Wednesday, January 20 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | *Sunday, January 24 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | *Sunday, January 24 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | *Sunday, February 7 |
| Classes End | *Sunday, February 21 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Tuesday, February 23 |
| General Student Dates | Second 5-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, February 22 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, February 22 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Thursday, February 25 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | Monday, March 1 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Monday, March 1 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | Thursday, March 18 |
| Classes End | *Sunday, April 4 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Tuesday, April 6 |
| General Student Dates | Third 5-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, April 5 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, April 5 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Wednesday, April 7 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | *Sunday, April 11 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | *Sunday, April 11 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | *Sunday, April 25 |
| Classes End | *Sunday, May 9 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Tuesday, May 11 |
College Credit Plus
(For High School students taking college courses)
CCP student’s school district may have different requirements for reimbursement.
| Term | Last Day for CCP students to drop course(s) with no financial penalty |
|---|---|
| Full Term | Monday, February 1 |
| 14-week Term | *Saturday, February 20 |
| 11-week Term | Tuesday, March 9 |
| First 8-week Term | Thursday, January 28 |
| Second 8- week Term | Wednesday, March 31 |
| First 5-week Term | *Sunday, January 24 |
| Second 5-week Term | Monday, March 1 |
| Third 5-week Term | *Sunday, April 11 |
Deadlines & Closing Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 12 (M) | Priority Registration Opens |
| October 19 (M) | General Registration Opens Deadline for Readmission after Academic Dismissal & Academic Review for the Spring 2027 Semester. |
| November 19 (TH) | Deadline for Readmission after Academic Suspension for the Spring 2027 Semester. |
| December 4 (F) | Deadline for FAFSA online application. https://studentaid.gov/ |
| December 25 - January 1 | Christmas Day, Winter Break, and New Year's Day observed - no classes, offices closed |
| January 13 (W) | Fee Payment Deadline. Workday will be available until 11:00 PM on Wednesday, January 13. Drop for Non-Payment begins at 12:01 AM Thursday, January 14. |
| January 18 - February 9 | Good As Gold Registration Period for Full Term, First 8-week Term, and First 5-week Term courses. Registration for all other terms remains open until 20% of the course is completed. |
| January 18 (M) | Spring Semester begins; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed - no classes, offices closed |
| January 19 (T) | First day of classes for Full Term, First 8-week Term, and First 5-week Term |
| February 12 (F) | Presidents Day observed - no classes, offices closed |
| February 15 (M) | Summer 2027 General Registration Opens Readmission Deadline for Academic Dismissal and Academic Review Summer Semester 2027 |
| February 28 (SU) | Last day to remove Incompletes (I) incurred Autumn Semester 2026 |
| March 15 – 20 | Spring Break - no classes, offices open |
| April 1 (TH) | Deadline for Readmission after Academic Suspension for the Summer 2027 Semester. |
| April 15 (TH) | In-Service Day - no classes before 5:00 PM, offices closed |
| April 16 (F) | Graduation Application due for Spring Semester 2027 |
| April 19 (M) | Autumn 2027 General Registration Opens Readmission Deadline for Academic Dismissal and Academic Review Autumn Semester 2027 |
| May 14 (F) | Spring Graduation Ceremony |
| May 15 (S) | Spring Semester 2027 Ends |