Columbia State Response to the Coronavirus
Faculty and staff are available by email and phone. College campuses are not accessible except for approved appointments and labs. All campus tours are suspended until further notice.
To provide assistance and instructional support, Columbia State campuses will be open to students by appointment for computer access and other designated instructional services. Learn about the Safe Health Questionnaire and the Campus Access Requirements.
Students should also visit the Spring 2021 Resources webpage for access to resources and other important information.
Latest Message:
1/4/21
SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION
Spring Registration has been extended until January 14. Register now to secure your spring schedule! Visit our Spring Registration page for more information.
Visit the Get Started for Spring 21, Virtual Online Learning Guide, Spring 2021 Resources and coronavirus webpages for important information.
Academic Calendar
Classes begin January 19, 2021 and final exams will be held May 1-7. View the Academic Calendar for Spring 2021.
The deadline to apply for spring is January 11.
Spring Class Schedule
The spring course schedule includes several instructional formats: live-streaming Desktop Video Conferencing (DVC) via Zoom, online, hybrid, and a small-group, on-ground classes. They are listed below.
All on-ground lecture courses are being converted to live-streaming DVC using ZOOM. Live-streaming classes are engaged live virtual learning. Students must be available to participate in class during the posted scheduled days and times for lecture and will submit assignments using ‘Online Campus’ or other software specific to the course. Students will be required to have a camera and microphone to participate. Computer labs will be open on every campus for student use by appointment.

- Complete the Safe Health Questionnaire and receive an "APPROVED" confirmation for campus access.
- Must have a temperature less than 100.4 to access campus.
- Face masks are required while on campus.
- Are asked to practice and promote the expectations of the Responsible Charger Promise.
- Make an appointment to access campus or be a member of a class that is scheduled to meet on campus.
- Make appointments for computer labs 24 hours prior to use.
- Check in at the specified campus check-in desk when arriving on campus.
- Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet.
Employees should follow the campus access procedures outlined on the COVID-19 Employee Resources tab in ChargerNet.






Resources
Tennessee Board of Regents
Tennessee Department of Health
- Health Department Essential Services
- TDH Coronavirus Public Information Line: 877.857.2945
Open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Maury Regional Health
- COVID-19 Hotline: 931.540.4257
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- How To Protect Yourself And Others
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- What To Do If You Are Sick
Fact Sheets/Fliers - CDC Fact Sheet: What The Public Should Do
- Wear A Cloth Face Covering To Protect You And Your Friends
- Help Protect Yourself And Others From COVID-19
- What Your Test Results Mean
- Slow The Spread of COVID-19
- Do It For Yourself And Your Friends
- Stay Safe At The Pool/Beach
Employee Information
Employees should visit the COVID-19 Employee Resources tab in myChargerNet for additional information such as how to submit a request to access campus.
Employee Rights
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reason related to COVID-19.