Registration & Orientation 

Open for all admitted students. Schedule an appointment with your advisor now!


Your Journey, Your Way

Spring 2025
Columbia State provides convenient options to complete Orientation and Registration/Advising. Choose the option that works best for you. Register early to ensure class availability!

 

Orientation

Get Connected - Complete orientation online or in-person prior to registration.

Orientation Questions?
931.540.2583
TDD Relay Number: 1.800.848.0298
Engage@ColumbiaState.edu

 

Advising & Registration 

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students with less than 24 credit hours!

Incoming freshmen and transfer students with less than 24 credit hours have three ways to register for classes:

  1. An in-person appointment with an advisor
  2. Virtual Registration Hotline (appointment recommended)
  3. Registration Round-ups (appointment recommended)

Currently Enrolled Students - Are you on the right path to graduate?

  • Meet with your advisor to review your academic plan now to graduate on time!
  • Schedule an online appointment with your advisor through your Student Success Portal (or email your advisor).
  • Current students should meet with advisors before the end of the semester to register.

Do I need to meet with my advisor before I choose classes?

Yes and No! You have three ways to register for classes.

  1. Your advisor will appear in myChargerNet (under "Student Services," click the "My Advisor" icon) and you will be able to make an individual appointment using the Student Success Portal (please note, appointment scheduling requires 24-hours notice). You may also email your advisor to schedule an appointment.
  2. Register for a slot and log in to the Virtual Registration Hotline.
  3. Register and attend an in-person Registration Round-up.

Notes regarding Registration:

  • If you are a first-time freshman, or a transfer student with less than 24 credit hours, you will be assisted by a college staff member to select classes. (See choices above!)

  • If you have no other holds to prevent registration, you will be assigned to a College Success Advisor within 72 hours of completing your orientation. You will have an advising session with your College Success Advisor regardless of how you select classes for the upcomming semester.

  • If you do not see an assigned College Success Advisor within 72 hours of completion of orientation, please email ChargerCenter@ColumbiaState.edu from your Columbia State email address, and include your legal name and A#. 

  • If you are a transfer student with 24 or more accrued credit hours, you are not required to complete orientation, and you will be assigned to a faculty advisor in your program of study. 

  • All students are encouraged to contact their advisor if they are uncertain of what to take or have issues relating to the completion of the semester. For more detailed information about advising, visit Advising Services.

 

Registration Events
Have questions or need help registering for Spring 2025? Join us for a Registration Event. These sessions are for any admitted student that would like to register. The events will be offered in person or online, so you can choose the session that best fits your schedule.
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FAQs

Need help finding your advisor?

Your advisor can be found in your Student Success Portal. You can also find your assigned advisor on the Student tab in myChargerNet. Under "Student Services," click the "My Advisor" icon.

How do I meet with my advisor?

Advising is available in person, via Microsoft Teams, or by telephone, and appointments are scheduled through your Student Success Portal. 

What if my advisor doesn't have appointments set up in the Student Success Portal?

If you don't find your assigned advisor in your Student Success Portal, you can use your Columbia State email account to reach out to your advisor with any questions and to arrange a meeting via phone, Microsoft Teams or in-person. Contact information for faculty and staff is available on our Employee Directory.

Important Dates

Spring 2025

  • Full Term
    Classes Begin - January 21
    Last Day to Apply - January 17
    Last Day to Register Without a Late Fee - January 16

See the Academic Calendar for more dates.

Helpful Links

Registration
Log in to myChargerNet to register for classes. 

Course Delivery
Spring 2025 classes will meeting in a variety of different ways such as in-person, online or hybrid. Click Course Delivery Information to learn more.

Search Courses
You can search courses by logging in to myChargerNet, or you can search for courses here without logging in to your account.

Catalog
Are you on the right track? Double-check your program requirements by visiting our catalog.

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