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Welcome to Autumn Semester!

Autumn Semester is under way! Here's how to start the semester off right and keep that first-day-of-school energy moving.

First Things First ...

Log in to Blackboard

Blackboard is where you'll take online classes and find your syllabus and other resources. 

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Find Your Books

Visit the Textbook Lookup on the Bookstore website to make sure you have your books. 

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Parking

Register your license plate for your parking pass!

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First Week To-Do List

  • Get to know your instructors.
  • Send your instructor an email to introduce yourself.
  • Read the syllabus for each class and put assignment deadlines and other important dates on your calendar or planner. 
  • Ask and answer questions in virtual class sessions and on discussion boards. 

 

 


Know Where to Find Help

Columbus State offers resources for all students, whether you take classes online or in person at our Columbus or Delaware campuses, or at the Dublin Regional Learning Center.

Tutoring

We offer free tutoring, both online and in-person, in a wide variety of common classes. If you need a little extra help with your classes, don't wait to sign up for tutoriong. (Tutoring is currently switching to a new scheduling system, but they'll be online when you need them.) Tutoring is available at all campus locations.

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Writing Center

They can't write it for you, but the Writing Center is here to help with essays, lab reports, research projects, and any other writing assignment. Find locations on the Columbus Campus, Delaware Campus, and Dublin Regional Learning Center

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Advising Central

Meet with your academic advisor to choose next semester's classes and make sure you're still on track to graduate.

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Student Advocacy

Visit Student Advocacy for help with non-academic challenges, such as transportation and housing insecurity. And check out the Mid-Ohio Market across the street.

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Center for Student Leadership and Involvement

Formerly known as the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging, The Center organizes cultural and social programs. Get involved with clubs and organizations or find fun activities.

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Dining on our Campus

Because you can't learn on an empty stomach. 

Find Your Spot

Columbus State can feel like a big place, but we have plenty of student lounges and quiet study spaces.

Whether it's in the stained-glass "sail" on the courtyard, the second-floor lounge in WD, or the quiet floor in the Library, find a comfortable place to hit the books.