Traditional
Freshman
Students who have graduated high school within the last 5 years and have less than 30 transferable college credit hours or no college credit hours.
Learn MoreCreate You at Columbus State University
Join a community of connected, creative learners. By applying to Columbus State University, you're taking a crucial step toward a transformational education. Here, we encourage fresh ideas, discover unexpected solutions, and shape new futures every day.
Located in historic and vibrant Columbus, Georgia, and just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus State is the ideal place to discover your passion and focus your creative mind. You'll be inspired by faculty members who are not only groundbreaking researchers and scholars, but also welcoming teachers and mentors.
At CSU, you'll learn beyond the classroom, developing critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills that are in high demand in every field. See why university enrollment is 7,800 strong - and growing.
Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021
Test Scores Not Required
Test Scores Not Required
SAT and ACT scores are not required for freshman applicants for Spring, Summer, or
Fall 2021
In response to several USG and State of Georgia directives regarding COVID-19, and
for your safety and that of our staff, CSU's Admission Office is currently closed
to in-person traffic. Applications are being processed, admission decisions are being
made, and we still want to help Create You. Reach out to your Admissions Counselor virtually, take a virtual tour of Columbus State University and upload your admissions documents. We can't wait to see you on campus in the near future!
Applying to Columbus State
We want you to have all the information and support you need to apply to Columbus State, whether you're an undergraduate, graduate, international, or Dual Enrollment student. If you have questions, please contact us at enroll@columbusstate.edu or 706-507-8800.
Traditional
Graduate
Student
Students who have earned an undergraduate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
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Student
Students who have attended another college or university and are transferring their credit hours to Columbus State University.
Learn MoreReturning
Student
Students who have previously attended CSU and would like to be readmitted.
Learn MoreDual-Enrollment
Student
Georgia's new dual enrollment program allows high school students to earn college credit while working on their high school diploma.
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Learners
Students who graduated high school more than 5 years ago and are applying with no previous college credit hours.
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Counselor
High school counselors provide information and guidance to high school students during the application process.
Learn MoreColumbus State University will admit students applying for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2021 semesters without an ACT or SAT score if they have a sufficiently high GPA. In response to COVID-19, the College Board and ACT have suspended all upcoming ACT and SAT testing dates, which could prevent some students from completing their admissions applications.
Due to the suspension of all in-person GRE and GMAT testing opportunities, Columbus State University has also made the decision that graduate students applying for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters will be considered for admission without GRE/GMAT test scores for most graduate programs. Please check with your individual program for confirmation.
Due to the suspension of in-person testing for many of the USG-approved assessments for evaluating English language proficiency, CSU has opted to accept the Duolingo assessment for Summer and Spring, Summer and Fall 2021 applicants.
Additional Resources
Admissions Documents
Accepted Student Resources
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