Get Ready for Summer & Autumn Semester!
Registration is open now for both Summer and Autumn Semester! Summer classes start Monday, May 26 and autumn classes start Monday, Sept. 1.
Summer Semester will be here before you know it, so now is the time to begin planning your course schedule. Students who plan ahead, stay ahead by getting first pick at their ideal classes.
Are you going to be home for the summer from another college? CState is a great place to pick up a prerequisite or take an extra class to stay on track!
Autumn Semester is right around the corner, so now is the time to begin planning your autumn course schedule. Students who plan ahead, stay ahead by getting first pick at their ideal classes.
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Register for Summer
Summer Semester classes start May 26! You can view our Summer courses now through CougarWeb.
Need help registering? Visit Register for Classes
Key Dates
- FEB. 17: Course registration begins
- APRIL 18: FAFSA priority deadline
(fafsa.gov) - MAY 21: Tuition and fees due
- MAY 26: Semester begins
- AUG. 9: Semester ends
Register for Autumn
Autumn Semester starts Sept. 1 - it's not too soon to start planning your schedule.
Need help registering? Visit Register for Classes
Key Dates
- APRIL 21: Course registration begins
- JULY 18: FAFSA priority deadline
(fafsa.gov) - AUG. 27: Tuition and fees due
- SEPT. 1: Semester begins
- DEC. 20: Semester ends
Home for the summer? Take classes at Columbus State.
If you attend another school, you can enroll in classes as a transient student at Columbus State, and earn credit that easily transfers back to your home institution. Columbus State is a great way to knock out a prerequisite or finish your general-education classes.
Use our streamlined process to apply and register as a transient student.
Plan Your Schedule
Academic Advising: Make sure you're on track. Talk to your Advisor to help choose the classes you need to stay on track to graduate. Find Your Advisor.
Online and In-Person Classes: Columbus State offers a variety of online classes, in-person classes, and "blended" classes that include in-class instruction and online assignments. Use this Guide to In-Person, Web and Blended Class Types to ensure you're in the right class.
Books: Find your textbooks at the Bookstore Website.
Short-Term Classes
In addition to our 16-week courses, you'll find options for 11-week, 8-week and 5-week classes. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates.
Short-term classes contain the same content as full-term classes, so you don't miss a thing! Condensing the information into a shorter term means more material will be covered each week.
New to Columbus State?
Welcome! You’ve chosen a smart path to advance your education and career.
- Follow the Get Started Guide to apply to Columbus State.
- Contact Admissions to make sure you have completed all the steps needed to be in “Ready to Register” status.
- Have you already been accepted, and you're looking for the next steps? Visit Orientation & Registration for more directions.
Paying for College
With the lowest tuition in the region, Columbus State is an affordable, high-quality choice for all students. About 76% of our students take on zero debt in a year! Here are three tips to get that debt-free degree.
- Fill Out Your FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your key to a variety of student aid programs, including grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. For many students, the aid they get from the FAFSA will completely cover a year at Columbus State. Apply for Financial Aid
- Scholarships: Don't forget scholarships! Every year, thousands of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed. Find specialized scholarships for students studying STEM, manufacturing, or IT. Or look through our Scholarship Application Portal for the scholarship that best fits you. Find Scholarships
- Save Money with Transfer Programs: You can complete a two-year associate degree at Columbus State, then apply it toward a bachelor's degree at a four-year college. Two years with our low tuition get you closer to that debt-free degree. Transfer Degrees