Steps to Enroll at Columbia State!
Step 1- Apply to Columbia State!
- Watch Application Deadlines (Spring 2024):
- Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
Classes Begin - January 16
Last Day to Apply - January 5 - 2nd 10 Weeks
Classes Begin - February 19
Last Day to Apply - January 29 - 2nd 7 Weeks
Classes Begin - March 11
Last Day to Apply - February 19
- Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
- Download the Columbia State mobile app to stay connected!
- Check your Columbia State email frequently – this is how the college communicates important information!
- Watch Application Deadlines (Spring 2024):
- Complete Your Admissions File
- Submit all official transcripts.
- Sent transcripts directly to:
Office of Admissions
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
- Sent transcripts directly to:
- Submit your ACT or SAT test scores.
- Columbia State’s ACT code=3953
- If needed, take placement test.
- Contact TestingServices@ColumbiaState.edu for appointment.
- Submit other documentation as requested.
- Submit all official transcripts.
Questions? Connect with an Admissions rep: Admissions@ColumbiaState.edu, or 931.540.2790 or set up an individual appointment.
Step 3- Apply for Financial Aid
- File your FAFSA
- Tennessee Reconnect
- Columbia State Foundation Scholarships
- Meet with your assigned advisor,
- Schedule an appointment in Navigate or,
- Stop by any of our campuses.
- Register for classes!
- Watch Registration Deadlines - Last Day to Register without Late Fee (Spring 2024)
- Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
Classes Begin - January 16
Last Day to Register - January 9 - 2nd 10 Weeks
Classes Begin - February 19
Last Day to Register - February 13 - 2nd 7 Weeks
Classes Begin - March 11
Last Day to Register - March 4
- Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
- Visit the virtual registration hotline
- Watch Registration Deadlines - Last Day to Register without Late Fee (Spring 2024)
- Complete Orientation
- Required for all first-time freshmen and transfer students with less than 24 credits.
- Can be completed on laptop or mobile device.
- Complete your Financial Aid file.
- Find details in your myChargernet portal.
- Confirm and/or pay your tuition balance.
- Tuition Payment Due Dates (Spring 2024)
- Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
January 3 - 2nd 10 Weeks
February 15 - 2nd 7 Weeks
March 7
- Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
- Tuition Payment Due Dates (Spring 2024)
- Attend DASH – our “Wrap Up Loose Ends” event!
- Pick up student ID and parking pass, if needed.
- Buy your textbooks.
- Check your Columbia State email for updates and Welcome Week Activities!
- Go to class!
Congrats! You're a Columbia State Charger!
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