Course Registration Deadlines
Register early to maximize your options.
Registering early gives you the best chance to enroll in the classes you need, build a schedule that fits your life, and resolve any registration, financial aid, or payment questions before the semester begins. Planning ahead helps you start the term prepared and stay on track toward your academic goals.
Registration is extended for Autumn 2026
Columbus State will extend student self-registration for courses with open seats, both online and in-person, until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, for all terms that start on Aug 31, 2026 (full-term, first eight-week, and first five-week classes).
Registration usually closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the term begins. This is a one-time extension of the registration deadline for Autumn 2026, allowing extra time for students to navigate the transition to Workday while making sure they don't miss too much class time.
Course registration after Sept. 1 will require instructor permission. Registration deadlines for terms that begin after Aug. 31 remain 11:59 p.m. the day before the start of that term.
As always, students are encouraged to register early to get the best selection of course times, build their ideal schedule, and avoid wait times and last-minute stress.
Registration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In limited circumstances, an instructor may approve a late add through the first week of a course but is not obligated to do so. Adding a course after the first week of a term is uncommon and requires Chairperson or Dean permission.
Yes, if both sections have the same start and end dates* and you are still registered in the course you want to leave. Instructors can approve a course or section change through 20% of the term. For full-term classes this is week three. Chair permission is required after more than 20% of the term is complete.
Do not drop your current course before the change is approved. The drop and add will be processed together.
* Sections must have the same start and end dates for tuition purposes. Sections with different dates are not eligible for a switch.
College Credit Plus (CCP) students taking courses online and on campus at any Columbus State location will not be allowed to register after the first day of class. CCP students taking CCP courses at their high schools follow a different enrollment process and are exempt from this policy.