Application for Admission

Applying for Admission is Step 1 in the Get Started Guide

Request Information Financial Aid & Scholarships

Your future starts now! Your first step is to fill out our free application. Most students will use our Standard Application, although there is a separate application for College Credit Plus students and other groups. Follow the Get Started Guide for an overview of the entire process, including financial aid and orientation.

Feel free to Contact Admissions if you need help! We'll see you at your first class.

Next: Don't wait to file your FAFSA! Once you're done with your admissions application, Apply for Financial Aid!

Standard Application

This application is for all students applying for the first time to Columbus State, including transient students.

Note: We are in the process of upgrading our application system.

When are CState semesters?

Spring 2026: January - May 2026

Summer 2026: June - August 2026

Autumn 2026: September - December 2026

If you plan to start in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026

Use our existing application.

STANDARD APP (SP26 & SU26)

If you plan to start in Autumn 2026 or later

You will apply using our new system, Workday.

STANDARD App (AU26 OR LATER)

Note: We will begin processing applications for Autumn 2026 starting in early April 2026. You will receive a confirmation email once you complete your application. Please check your email regularly for important announcements and next steps.

RN to BSN Completion

Apply Online to our RN to BSN Completion program

College Credit Plus

This application is for high school students who wish to earn college credit through Ohio's College Credit Plus program. Please note: you must be an Ohio resident for tuition purposes to qualify for the College Credit Plus program. More on College Credit Plus admissions.

Note: We are in the process of upgrading our application system.

If you plan to start in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026

Use our existing application.

CCP APP (SP26 & SU26)

If you plan to start in Autumn 2026 or later

You will apply using our new system, Workday.

CCP APPLICATION (AU26 OR LATER)

Returning Students & Previously Accepted Students

Select this option if you have ever submitted an application to Columbus State. We will have your records on file.
Please note: If you have taken classes through the College Credit Plus program and would like to continue on as a traditional student at Columbus State, you do need to complete a standard application.

Next Steps

Already Started an Application?

Log back in to your application to complete it.

If you already had an admission application under way in our old system, you may need to recreate it in the new system.

I sent in my application. What's next?

Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email within 2-3 business days. Check your email for communications about next steps, further required documentation and other important information. Be sure to check your spam filter for important communications.

We also recommend you Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships. For many students, federal Financial Aid will completely cover a year at Columbus State.

You're also invited to Visit Columbus State! Come to an Open House or Visit Day to talk to an Admissions rep, or look for a Program Spotlight to learn more about your intended major.