New Students & Orientation
We want to make sure you have everything you need for a successful transition into college. Once you've applied, New Student Programs can help you get ready for your first semester.
Next Steps for New Students
In order to register for classes at Columbus State, you must follow these steps:
- Apply for Admission
- Prepare your finances by filing the FAFSA, applying for scholarships, and reviewing the tution and fees page
- Complete placement requirements by doing one or more of the following:
- Completing placement testing
- Submitting ACT score reports
- Submitting SAT score reports
- Submitting AP score reports
- Submitting IB score reports
- Submitting previous earned college credit
- Submitting your high school transcript
- Submitting your GED transcript
- Access your Columbus State student email account
Attend the New Student Program designed for your individual student experience. See the information below:
Please email columbuspromise@cscc.edu and a Columbus Promise Advisor will help with next steps.
You should complete the two-part New Student Workshop!
The two-part New Student Workshop is specifically built for students who have graduated high school and have completed little to no college credits.
You should complete the two-part New Student Workshop!
The two-part New Student Workshop is specifically built for students who have graduated high school and have completed little to no college credits.
You should email this address or visit Drop Ins listed below.
Email: ESL@cscc.edu
You should visit New Student Drop Ins!
Please officially submit your transcript to be evaluated. Click here for more information on how to submit your transcript. Once you submit your official transcript, please have an unofficial transcript with you when you visit Drop Ins listed below.
An advisor will look over your unofficial transcript for placement (English, Reading, and Math) and pre-requisite courses for intended program of study. This may result in referral to department for course recommendations depending upon credits completed.
You should complete the two-part New Student Workshop!
The two-part New Student Workshop is specifically built for students who have graduated high school and have completed little to no college credits.
You should speak with Candace Allen!
Please email Candace directly, or visit the website below.
Email: istudent@cscc.edu
Website: F-1 Newly Accepted Students | Columbus State Community College (cscc.edu)
You should complete the Transient Student Registration Form!
We welcome you to Columbus State and look forward to helping you on your educational journey!
Just getting started? Follow this easy step-by-step guide.
Pro-tip – Go to the Detailed Instructions and use the Transient Registration Form in Step 5 to help you get ready to register for your class(es).
Still have questions? You can email transient@cscc.edu
Already completed a New Student Program and registered for classes?
Check out our Next Steps for Admitted Students Checklist!
Have questions?
New Student Programs Chat
Our chat feature can be found on the bottom right of this page. The hours of chat are Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the last Saturday of each month.
* No services are available on Saturday, January 28.
New Student Programs Email
If you have questions about updating or changing your program registration or need additional assistance registering, please email orientation@cscc.edu
Please use your Columbus State Student Email Account and be sure to include your full name, CougarID number, and your question. You should receive a response within 3-5 business days.
New Student In-person Drop-ins
To speak with a College Transition Designer in person, visit the lower level of Madison Hall during the hours listed below. Drop-in meetings may be limited to 15 minutes. If additional time is needed, please make a virtual appointment. Please have your Cougar ID number and questions ready before you come to campus. Please note: you may be referred to your recommended New Student Program prior to speaking with a College Transition Designer.
Hours for In-person Drop-ins:
Standard Hours |
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Day |
Time |
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Monday |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Wednesday |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
No in-person drop-ins - only Virtual Appointments |
Virtual Phone Appointments
You can speak with a College Transition Designer virtually through a scheduled phone appointment. Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes. If you need additional time, you will need to make a follow-up appointment. Please have your Cougar ID number and questions ready before scheduling a virtual phone appointment. Please note: you may be referred to your recommended New Student Program prior to speaking with a College Transition Designer.
Schedule Virtual Phone Appointment Here
Additional Resources
If you are interested in completing courses at Delaware or a Regional Learning Center, you can find your Advisor for that location as well.
If you plan to complete courses at the Delaware Campus, please find your Advisor by choosing Student Services on the Delaware Campus website.
If you plan to complete courses at a Regional Learning Center, please find your Advisor by choosing your location on the Locations website.
If you are a student at another college and want to take courses at Columbus State with the intention of transferring them back to your own college, you are what we call a “transient student”. We welcome you to Columbus State and look forward to helping you on your educational journey!
Just getting started? Follow this easy step-by-step guide.
Pro-tip – Go to the Detailed Instructions and use the Transient Registration Form in Step 5 to help you get ready to register for your class(es).
Still have questions? You can email transient@cscc.edu