Columbia State Community College
2012-2013 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2012
Jan 1 – August 17 - Apply for admission for Fall 2012 semester. The earlier you apply the greater your opportunity of getting the classes you want and obtaining aid if eligible before classes start. The earlier you apply the greater your chances of success. College application required prior to institution specific Financial Aid processing.
Jan 1 – April 15 - Complete Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA)
March 15 - Scholarship application deadline – How do I apply for Scholarships? (Create a link for this information) Some scholarships require that the FAFSA be completed prior to this date.
March 12 – April 27 - Current students are encouraged to see an advisor to select classes for the Fall 2012 semester. Who is My Advisor? Students who schedule and meet with their advisor are more successful with their studies and degree completion.
April 2- April 8 - Priority Registration for Current Students. When can I register? (Create a link for this information)
April 9 – August 23 - Registration for Fall 2012 available in myChargerNet for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
July 30 - Priority Financial Aid Processing for Fall 2012: If your financial aid is not complete by this date, you must be prepared to pay your tuition and fees by the payment deadline to maintain your class schedule; How do I apply for financial aid? Can I apply after July 30? (Create a link for this information)
August 15 - Tuition/Fee payment and confirmation of schedule due before 4:00 p.m. for all registered students for Fall 2012. Students will be deleted from classes for non-payment of fees. Continuing students preregistered for Fall 2011 check schedule for changes generated by unmet prerequisites.
August 16 - No registration
August 16 - Last day to submit applications for admissions
August 17 - Registration resumes. Continuing students preregistered for Fall 2012 check schedule for administrative withdrawal for ineligibility due to course prerequisites.
August 20 - Faculty report
August 20 - All Offices at all campuses will be closed. Online registration only available on this day
August 21 - Last day to register without incurring a late fee. Register and pay before 6:00 p.m. at any campus location.
August 23 - Last day to register and pay to be enrolled for the Fall 2012 semester.
August 23 - Registered Students check schedules for cancelled classes on myChargerNet or check your email for a cancelled class list.
August 25 - Classes Begin (includes RODP)
Aug. 24 – Aug. 30 - Last Days to Modify (drop/add) a Schedule.
August 26 - 100% Refund Ends for Regular Session and RODP
August 30 - 2nd Purge
Aug. 31- Sept. 5 - Attendance Reporting
September 3 - Holiday (Labor Day) – College closed
September 7 - 75% Refund Ends for Regular and RODP Classes
September 7 - Drops or Withdrawals on or after this date receive a “W” grade for regular session and RODP classes
September 13 - Recommended submission of Spring 2013 Intent to Graduate – form is available from Student tab of myChargerNet (you may file an Intent after this date but filing early ensures awareness of requirements before your final semester)
September 21 - 25% Refund Ends for Regular Session and RODP Classes
October 15-16 - Fall Break – No classes
October 17 – December 7 - Current students are encouraged to see an advisor to select classes for the Spring 2013 semester. Who is My Advisor? Students who schedule and meet with their advisor are more successful with their studies and degree completion.
November 7 - Last Day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit for Regular Session and RODP
November 12-18 - Priority Registration for Current Students. When can I register? Click here for instructions.
Nov. 19 – Jan. 4 - Registration for Spring 2013 available in myChargerNet for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
November 21 - No Evening Classes
November 22-24 - Holiday (Thanksgiving) – College closed
December 7 - Classes End
December 8-14 - Final Exams – Exam Schedule
December 15 - Graduation at 10am
December 17 - Grades Due at 9 am
December 21 - Grades available on myChargerNet
Classes are offered during multiple terms during the fall semester to allow flexible schedule for students. Deadline dates for applications, fee payment, etc. listed above are for classes starting at the beginning of the term. Deadlines for sessions beginning later in the term are available online (http://www.columbiastate.edu/refunds-drops-withdrawals).
SPRING SEMESTER 2013
August 20 – January 3 - Apply for admission for Spring 2013 semester. The earlier you apply the greater your opportunity of getting the classes you want and obtaining aid if eligible before classes start. The earlier you apply the greater your chances of success. College application required prior to institution specific Financial Aid processing.
November 30 - Priority Financial Aid Processing for Spring 2013: If your financial aid is not complete by this date, you must be prepared to pay your tuition and fees by the payment deadline to maintain your class schedule; How do I apply for financial aid? Can I apply after Nov. 1? (Create a link for this information)
January 3 - Last Day to Submit Applications for Admissions
November 12 – 18 - Priority Registration for Current Students. When can I register? (Create a link for this information)
Nov. 19 – Jan. 8 - Continuous Preregistration for Spring 2013 available in myChargerNet; Register early to ensure class availability
December 22 - Continuing students preregistered for Spring 2013 check schedule for administrative withdrawal for ineligibility due to course prerequisites.
January 8 - Tuition/Fee payment and confirmation of schedule due before 4:00 p.m. for all registered students for Spring 2013. Students will be deleted from classes for non-payment of fees. Continuing students preregistered for Fall 2011 check schedule for changes generated by unmet prerequisites.
January 9 - No Registration on this day
January 10 - Faculty Report
January 10 - Last day to register without incurring a late fee. Register and pay before 6:00 p.m. at any campus location
January 14 - All offices at all campuses will be closed. Online registration only available on this day.
January 15 - Last day to register and pay to be enrolled for the Spring 2013 semester.
January 15 - Registered students check schedules for cancelled classes on myChargerNet or check your email for a cancelled class list.
January 16 - 100% Refund Ends for Regular Session and RODP classes
January 17 - Classes Begin (includes RODP)
January 17-23 - Last Days to Modify (drop/add) a Schedule.
January 21 - Holiday (Martin Luther King Day) – College closed
January 23 - 2nd Purge
January 24-28 - Attendance Reporting
January 30 - 75% Refund Ends for Regular Session and RODP classes
January 30 - Drops or Withdrawals on or after this date receive a “W” grade for regular session and RODP classes
February 14 - Recommended submission of Summer 2013 Intent to Graduate – form is available from Student tab of myChargerNet (you may file an Intent after this date but filing early ensures awareness of requirements before your final semester)
February 14 - 25% Refunds for Regular Session Classes and RODP classes
March 11-17 - Spring Break – No classes
March 15 - Deadline for submitting Intent to Graduate IF you wish to participate in the May 2013 ceremony.
March 18 – April 30 - Current students are encouraged to see an advisor to select classes for the Summer or Fall 2013 semester. Who is My Advisor? Students who schedule and meet with their advisor are more successful with their studies and degree completion.
March 29 - Last Day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit for Regular Session and RODP
April 1 - 7 - Priority Registration for Current Students for Summer 2013 and Fall 2013. When can I register? (Create a link for this information)
April 8 - Registration for Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 available in myChargerNet for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
April 12 - Recommended submission of Fall 2013 Intent to Graduate – form is available from Student tab of myChargerNet (you may file an Intent after this date but filing early ensures awareness of requirements before your final semester)
May 3 - Classes End
May 4 - May 10 - Final Exams – Exam Schedule
May 11 - Graduation
May 13 - Grades Due at 9am
May 17 - Grades Available on myChargerNet
SUMMER SEMESTER 2013
January 4 – May 9 - Apply for admission for Summer 2013 semester. College application required prior to institution specific Financial Aid processing.
April 1 - 7 - Priority Registration for Current Students for Summer 2013. When can I register? (Create a link for this information)
April 8 – May 21 - Registration for Summer 2013 available in myChargerNet for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
May 18 - Continuing students preregistered for Summer 2013 check schedule for administrative withdrawal for ineligibility due to course prerequisites.
May 22 - Tuition/Fee payment and confirmation of schedule due before 4:00 p.m. for all registered students for Summer 2013. Students will be deleted from classes for non-payment of fees. Continuing students preregistered for Fall 2011 check schedule for changes generated by unmet prerequisites.
May 23 - No registration
May 24 - Last day to register and pay without incurring a late charge
May 24 - Students check schedules for cancelled classes on myChargerNet or check your email for a cancelled class list.
May 27 - Holiday (Memorial Day) – College closed
July 4 - Holiday (Independence Day) – College closed
No Classes (any term) meet July 3, 4, or 5
Aug 9 - Grades due at 11am
August 16 - Summer 2013 grades available on myChargerNet
Classes are offered during multiple terms of four weeks, five weeks, and ten weeks in the summer to allow flexible schedules for students. Carefully review the dates listed in the class schedule for each class to ensure that you able to attend the entire term. Deadline dates for applications, fee payment, etc. listed above are for classes starting at the beginning of the term. Deadlines for sessions beginning later in the term are available online (http://www.columbiastate.edu/refunds-drops-withdrawals). The following table shows begin and end dates for each term:
| Term | Classes Begin | Classes End |
| Full Term (10 Weeks) | May 29 | August 8 (40 Days) |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) | May 29 | July 2 (20 Days) |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) | July 8 | August 8 (20 Days) |
| 1st mini-term (4 weeks) | June 3 | June 28 (16 Days) |
| 2nd mini-term (4 weeks) | July 1 | July 30 (16 Days) |
| Final Exams administered on last regular class day |