Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For Summer 2026 registration: Students who have completed the placement process will receive a notification via email with a unique link to register for a Course Registration Event. This link will be sent to your Columbus State student email.
For Autumn 2026 registration: After completing the required Workday onboarding tasks, Students will be given a “To-Do” item inviting them to register for a Course Registration Event.
Note: If you have completed your Workday onboarding tasks and are trying to register for a Course Registration Event, you may find your registration invitation in your “Archive” tab.
If students have additional questions about registering for a Course Registration Event, please use the contact information below:
Email: orientation@cscc.edu
A Course Registration Event consists of 2 hours of programming, including registering for your first semester classes. If you cannot stay at the entire event, we will have you reschedule to a new day and time. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule.
Yes! Students need placement scores for Reading, Writing, and Math before attending a Course Registration Event. Please visit our placement testing page for more information.
Go to password.cscc.edu, select Discover/Activate, and enter the required information. If you need assistance please contact the IT Support Center at 614-287-5050.
In-person Course Registration Events will take place at the following location:
Aquinas Hall
249 Jefferson Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
When you attend Course Registration Event, you will be sent an email with a parking code and directions to use the parking code for the event. The best locations to park are in lots 5-S, and 8-S.
View our Parking Site to see the location of these lots. Course Registration Events will be located in the building indicated as AQ.
We are unable to accommoate guests at these events due to space limitations.
- Photo ID — acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s license, state ID, military ID or passport
- If you have placement documents that have not yet been officially submitted, you may bring unofficial copies to be used as temporary placement. Please submit official documents according to the instructions on this page: Sending Your Test Scores
- Any Prep Tech paperwork (if applicable)
- You will need to know your CState username and password to participate in the registration event. If you are unsure. please visit password.cscc.edu
Food will not be provided at thise event.
Students complete the academic planning process in a group setting, but are able to ask individual questions during the course registration period.
Complete this form through the Department of Testing and Accessibility Services.
Please email orientation@cscc.edu and we will get back with you as soon as possible.