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Undergraduate Admissions
Returning Student

Institutional Requirements

  • Re-Entry Application
  • Official transcript(s) from previous institutions with a 2.0 GPA minimum

Test Score Waivers: SAT/ACT test score requirements are waived for freshmen with a 3.0 or higher in their Required High School Curriculum through Summer 2027.

Program-Specific Requirements

View the full breakdown of required courses and prerequisites for your desired program by checking the CSU Academic Catalog.

How to
Apply to CSU

Step 1
Submit Your Re-Entry Application

If you are a student who has previously attended CSU and it has been more than a year since you logged into your MyCSU, you must create a new profile. There is a $40 non-refundable fee due before submitting your application.

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Step 2
Submit All Official Transcripts

Upload your official transcript(s) from ALL prior attended institutions. You may also mail or hand-deliver a copy to our address:

Mail to:
Office of Admissions
Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907

Already Accepted?
Here are the next steps you need to take to enroll

Now that your application has been accepted, it’s time to follow the next steps to enroll in classes.

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Undergraduate
Application Deadlines

Fall

Priority Admission:

Due April 15, 2026

Regular Admission:

Due June 30, 2026

Document Submission:

Due July 15, 2026

Classes Begin:

Due August 10, 2026

Spring

Priority Admission:

Due September 15, 2026

Regular Admission:

Due November 30, 2026

Document Submission:

Due December 15, 2026

Classes Begin:

Due January 11, 2027

Summer

Priority Admission:

Due April 15, 2026

Regular Admission:

Due April 30, 2026

Document Submission:

Due May 15, 2026

Classes Begin:

Due May 26, 2026

Need Help Applying?
Contact Us

Our admissions and enrollment team is here to help you through every step. You may visit us in University Hall (first floor), schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor, or contact our enrollment office by email or phone.

706-507-8800
enroll@columbusstate.edu

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