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Undergraduate Admissions
What is a Transient Student?

A transient student is enrolled at another college or university and plans to take courses at Columbus State University for a limited time. Transient students may enroll for any term and can take CSU classes while remaining enrolled at their home institution or attend CSU for a full semester. This option gives you flexibility to stay on track, explore new opportunities, or earn credits closer to home.

Institutional Requirements

  • An approved transient permission form.

Program-Specific Requirements

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

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*Transient admission does not guarantee course availability. You may be required to submit a transcript from your home institution to show you meet the prerequisites for the courses you wish at take at CSU.

How to
Apply to CSU

Step 1
Submit Your Undergraduate Application

Begin the Undergraduate admission application by clicking Apply. Follow the instructions as you fill out the application. There is a $40 non-refundable fee due before submitting your application.

Apply

Step 2
Submit Your Transient Permission Form

Fill out the transient permission form and have it signed by the Registrar or another designated official of your current institution approving enrollment for one term as a transient student.

Complete Permission Form

Step 3
Want to Enroll in Future Semesters?

To enroll in following semesters as a transient student, you must submit a re-entry application and the transient permission form again.

Re-Entry Application

Permission Form

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

Financial Aid For Transient Students

You may be eligible to receive financial aid through your home institution. Begin by contacting your college or university to ask how financial aid works when taking classes at another institution. In most cases, your home institution will submit a Consortium Agreement to CSU. If approved, your financial aid will be paid by your home institution for the courses you are approved to take at CSU.

To receive HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship funds, request that your home institution send an eligibility certificate to CSU through SURFER. After making the request, email sfs@columbusstate.edu to notify Student Financial Services.

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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