Important Dates

These calendars are subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services or orders by federal or state agencies.

Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar
Part of Term in Class Schedule Classes Begin Classes End Last Day to Apply Final Exams
Term 1 (10 weeks) May 24 August 3 May 19 Final exams are given on the last class day during regular class meeting times.
1st Term (5 weeks) May 24 June 28 May 19
2nd Term (5 weeks) June 29 August 3 June 24

NOTE: For students taking TN eCampus classes, the first day of class is May 17.

Any terms offered within the Summer Semester will be within the dates of May 10 and August 6. Dates for all parts of term are posted online at www.columbiastate.edu/refunds-drops-withdrawals . Students enrolling in TN eCampus online classes must adhere to the TN eCampus Academic Calendar posted online at https://tnecampus.org/academic-calendar . All supporting documents for an applicant must be submitted within three working days of the last day to apply. Final grades for the Summer 2027 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 10.

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