UNIT II: ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION
CSU offers two enrollment systems: Per-Course Enrollment and Term Enrollment. These systems are explained below. The current tuition rate for each option can be found at the CSU website by selecting Tuition Information.
You will refer to the Applicant Evaluation that you were sent at the time of enrollment throughout your degree program to reference the courses that comprise your degree program. It is important to keep this evaluation for future reference when enrolling in courses.
PER-COURSE ENROLLMENT
With the Per-Course Enrollment option, enrollment and registration is combined into a one-step process. Students may enroll in one or two courses at a time. If two courses are listed, this indicates both courses will be started and completed simultaneously within the ten-week period from the course start date.
Before submitting an enrollment form, the student should first access the CSU Bookstore online and verify that the course is available for enrollment. If the course has been closed, the student will need to choose another course, as CSU will not hold course enrollments pending course activation.
Students utilizing the Per-Course Enrollment system qualify for the CSU Book Grant. Through this grant, textbooks are provided at no additional charge. If a student withdraws, course materials must be returned if in "like new" condition. If textbooks are not suitable for return, the student will be responsible for the cost of the text.
Per-Course Enrollment payment methods include Tuition Assistance, Corporate Billing, Credit Card, Check, & Money Order. When paying by credit card, students have the option of paying full tuition upon enrollment, or splitting the tuition into two equal payments – ½ of the tuition is due with enrollment and the second half is automatically charged to the same credit card four (4) weeks later.
You will receive a confirmation email to advise that your enrollment has been processed. Please allow 3 business days for processing your Per-Course Enrollment before calling to inquire about the status.
Once your enrollment is processed, it will be forwarded to the Bookstore for shipping of your course text. Orders are processed within a few days of receipt and the delivery date will depend upon where you are located.
TERM ENROLLMENT
The Term Enrollment System is open to all students but is a requirement of students using VA benefits. Unlike the Per-Course Enrollment option that allows a student to begin at any time, the Term Enrollment system uses a scheduled term system. A Term Academic Calendar is published on the CSU website at www.columbiasouthern.edu/term. There are two schedules, Schedule A and Schedule B. Each schedule is offset approximately 30 days allowing new students to begin a term any month. Each term runs for an eight-week period and has a specific start and end date. The student will submit a Term Enrollment Form during the registration period and choose one or two courses they wish to take within the eight-week time period for that term. If two courses are listed, this indicates both courses will be started and completed simultaneously within the eight-week period.
Before submitting an enrollment form, the student should first access the CSU Bookstore online and verify that the course is available for enrollment. If the course has been closed, the student will need to choose another course, as CSU will not hold course enrollments pending course activation.
Students utilizing the Term Enrollment system qualify for the CSU Book Grant. Through this grant, textbooks are provided at no additional charge. If a student withdraws, course materials must be returned if in "like new" condition. If textbooks are not suitable for return, the student will be responsible for the cost of the text. Term Enrollment payment options include Military Tuition Assistance, Corporate Billing, Credit Card, Check, & Money Order.
For more information regarding Term Enrollment, visit the Term Enrollment site at www.columbiasouthern.edu/term.