Coronavirus Updates

After review of the latest COVID-19 data for our area, class schedules will change as follows:

Beginning September 27, 2021, classes that were originally scheduled as a  combination of in-person and live streaming  will begin to meet in person with social distancing. Instructors will contact students regarding which days they will be scheduled for in-person. 

Classes that have been meeting in person will continue to meet in person. Classes that were scheduled to meet Online or DVC with no in-person component will continue in that format.

Masks are required in campus buildings and classrooms. Social distancing should occur as much as possible. 

For any questions regarding class formats, please contact AcademicAffairs@ColumbiaState.edu or call 931.540.2517.

All Columbia State campuses will remain open. All services and offices, including computer labs and the library, will continue to be available to support students. 

Masks are to be worn on campus for students, employees and guests regardless of vaccination status.

Students should also visit the Fall 2021 Resources webpage for access to resources and other important information.

Click How Do I Attend My First Week of Classes to learn more about the start of the semester.

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Click How Do I Attend My First Week of Classes to learn more about the start of the semester.

FALL 2021 REGISTRATION

Fall Registration deadline is August 17. 

Visit our Fall Registration page for more information.

Visit the Get Started for Fall 2021, Virtual Online Learning Guide, Fall 2021Resources and coronavirus webpages for important information.

Academic Calendar

Classes for fall begin August 23, 2021 and final exams will be December 4-10.

View the Academic Calendar for Fall 2021.

Fall Class Schedule

The fall course schedule will include several instructional formats: on-ground classes, live-streaming Desktop Video Conferencing (DVC) via Zoom, online, and hybrid. Check out our Get Started for Fall 2021 page for more information regarding class formats.

Additional Information for Types of Courses and Locations

SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION

Spring Registration has been extended until January 14. Register now to secure your spring schedule! Visit our Spring Registration page for more information.

Visit the Get Started for Spring 21, Virtual Online Learning Guide, Spring 2021 Resources and coronavirus webpages for important information.

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FALL 2021 REGISTRATION

Fall Registration deadline is August 17. Register (starting April 5 for current students and April 7 for all students) to secure your fall schedule!

Visit our Fall Registration page for more information.

Visit the Get Started for Fall 2021, Virtual Online Learning Guide, Fall 2021 Resources and coronavirus webpages for important information.

Academic Calendar

Classes for fall begin August 23, 2021 and final exams will be December 4-10.

View the Academic Calendar for Fall 2021.

Fall Class Schedule

The fall course schedule includes several instructional formats: in-person, live-streaming Desktop Video Conferencing (DVC) via Zoom, online, hybrid classes. They are listed below.

SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION

Spring Registration begins Nov. 2. Make a plan to register early!

Priority Registration is November 2-3 for current students. Online Registration opens on November 4 for all admitted students. Students are encouraged to register early in order to get the classes that best fit their schedules. Visit our Spring Registration page for more information.

Visit the Get Started for Spring 21, Virtual Online Learning Guide, Spring 2021 Resources and coronavirus webpages for important information.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar stands as published with classes beginning January 19, 2021, and final exams occurring May 1-7. View the Academic Calendar for Spring 2021.

The deadline to apply for spring is January 8.

Spring Class Schedule

The spring course schedule includes several instructional formats: live-streaming Desktop Video Conferencing (DVC) via Zoom, online, hybrid, and a small-group, on-ground classes. They are listed below.

Student Campus Access

Summer 2020

Columbia State buildings will remain locked during the Summer 2020 term. Faculty, advisors and student services continue to be offered virtually. Most classes are offered online or Live Streaming and will not have access to campus. A few labs will be meeting in small groups or by individual appointment. Students in these classes will receive times from instructors when to be on campus. 

Computer Lab Access

Students may schedule appointments to use computer labs as described on the Student Resource webpage under Computer Lab Access. Students making an appointment to access a computer lab or attend an on-campus lab must complete a Safe Health questionnaire each day before coming to campus. For computer lab access, the questionnaire should be completed before noon on the day of the visit. On the day of the visit, students with class meetings prior to 1 p.m. should complete the questionnaire by 7:30 a.m. or by noon on the day of the visit for a classes meeting 1 p.m. or later.

Safe Health Questionnaire 

The Safe Health Questionnaire is available to complete online. You should be able to complete from a computer or a smart phone. You will be required to enter your Columbia State PVT username and password to access the form. Watch the Safe Health Questionnaire video to learn how to complete the survey. You will only be allowed to submit the questionnaire once daily. Answer the questions honestly and accurately. Upon completion of the questionnaire, you will receive either an Acceptance message indicating you may come to campus on that day or an Access Denied message. If accepted, make a printout or a picture of the acceptance message on your phone and bring to campus to show faculty/staff before entering a building. If you cannot bring the acceptance message to campus, staff will be able to check your acceptance status or have you complete a new questionnaire on paper. 

Columbia State Requirements

Students must also agree to follow the health guidelines of the CDC and the following Columbia State requirements while on campus:

• Bring a mask and wear it at all times while on campus.
• Practice social distancing at all times while on campus.
• Only enter approved areas. 
• Do not bring guests on campus.
• Do not open doors to allow others to enter the building.
• Do not congregate in common areas with other students or faculty.
• Report any personal illness or potential exposure to COVID-19 to college staff supervising the lab.

Inform your instructor or college staff immediately if your health conditions change while on campus.

Computer Lab Access

Beginning June 1st, students will have limited access (by appointment only) to computers on each campus. Students must make appointments via EAB Navigate by selecting the campus and an available time on that campus. Appointments should be made at least one day prior. A video is available at https://youtu.be/lmCjSHAfjP8 to show students how to make appointments.

Locations and days and times of lab availability follows:

Columbia Campus

• Location: Finney Library 1st Floor
• Days and Times: Monday - Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Williamson Campus

• Location: FADM 207
• Days and Times: Monday - Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Lawrence Campus

• Location: LCC 115
• Days and Times: Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Lewisburg Campus

• Location: LBS 118
• Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Clifton Campus

• Location: CLIF 102
• Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Library Accepting Items

Do you still have Columbia State items such as library books, calculators or digital cameras from the Spring semester that need to be returned?

The Columbia State library will be accepting items on Monday (5/18) and Tuesday (5/19) from 1-5pm. Students and staff will be required to wear face masks and to practice CDC social distancing guidelines. You will need to know your Banner ID or bring your student ID. Items will be accepted at the following locations:

• Columbia Campus: Monday May 18th and Tuesday May 19th from 1-5 pm
  Finney Library – Students will place borrowed items in bins at both library entrances.

• Williamson Campus: Monday May 18th and Tuesday May 19th from 1-5 pm
  Administration Building – Table outside of lobby or inside lobby in case of rain.

• Lawrence Campus: Monday May 18th and Tuesday May 19th from 1-5 pm
  Front porch curb side pick-up

• Lewisburg Campus: Monday May 18th and Tuesday May 19th from 1-5 pm
  Curbside pick-up

• Clifton Campus: Tuesday May 19th from 2-4 pm
  Curbside pick-up

Questions: email Library@ColumbiaState.edu

Spring 2020 Bookstore Rentals

The Columbia State Follett Bookstore is offering a drive-thru service to drop off your rental books.

Columbia Campus
Students that rented books from the Columbia Campus can bring their books back Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A drive-thru return tent will be set up in the parking lot behind the Jones Student Center.

Williamson Campus
Students that rented books from the Williamson Campus can bring their books back Tuesday, May 12 through Thursday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A drive-thru return tent will be set up in the parking lot adjacent to the bookstore.

Students will not have to leave their vehicles. A bookstore associate will be there to take your rental books and your account information. If you have any questions regarding the bookstore or rental return process email 2064mgr@Follett.com or 2065mgr@Follett.com. 

Admissions Recruiter Hotline

Columbia State is offering an admissions recruiter hotline through Zoom for individuals with questions about applying to Columbia State and those wanting to learn more about the college’s academic programs. 

“The admissions team at Columbia State understands the uncertainty and challenges facing the community during the COVID-19 crisis,” said Jill Riley, Columbia State chief enrollment services officer and director of admissions. “We are transitioning to virtual experiences to assist prospective students and their families. We are excited to offer a recruiter hotline, which is a virtual space where students can drop in to ask questions about admissions, academic programs and enrollment.”

Recruiters are available Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom to answer your questions.

Click Columbia State Offers Admissions Recruiter Hotline to read full story.

All summer camps have been canceled.

Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 2020 for Columbia State Students

Rescheduled Performance Series Dates

• “I Wrote That One Too” featuring Steve Dorff: Thursday, August 13, 2020
• The Sinatra Sounds of Matt Dusk: Thursday, September 17, 2020

Summer Study Abroad

Columbia State Follett Online Bookstore

FREE GROUND SHIPPING OFFERED: The Columbia State Follett online bookstore is still available and is offering extended Free Ground Shipping on all orders. Please go to Columbia State Online Bookstore.

*Note: Some items may have limited availability. These items are noted as “backordered” because they may ship from locations affected by a COVID-19 closure. If backordered items are purchased, they will ship as soon as they are able.

COVID-19: FREE eTextbook Options Available Through the Columbia State Follett Bookstore:
The Columbia State Follett Bookstore has partnered with RedShelf and participating publishers to provide FREE eBooks where available to affected students. For details, click Student Response - RedShelf.

Health Sciences Division donates PPE to NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center 

Columbia State’s Health Sciences Division recently donated personal protective equipment to NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center. 

The donated PPE includes isolation gowns, gloves, face masks and shields. These items are currently in high demand at medical facilities to help protect healthcare professionals as they combat COVID-19.

“Community partners regularly contribute to student learning through clinical access, sharing of expertise and financial support. What a blessing to be able to respond to a request for supplies during the COVID-19 crisis,” said Dr. Kae Fleming, Columbia State dean of the Health Sciences Division. “Several of the division's departments, from nursing to veterinary technology, reached into storage areas to share with those currently involved in direct patient care.”

Columbia State has a long-standing partnership with community medical facilities and is pleased to reciprocate some help during this challenging time.

“Columbia State's health science programs benefit daily from invaluable relationships with providers throughout the region,” Fleming said. “We are feeling thankful and looking forward to continuing to collaborate for years to come.”

Commencement & Pinning Ceremonies Postponed

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Spring 2020 Commencement ceremonies have been postponed.

In addition, all spring 2020 pinning ceremonies have been postponed.

The College continues to monitor the latest news and recommendations from public health officials. The College will review alternative dates in an effort to offer spring graduates a chance to celebrate their accomplishments.

Students should regularly check their Columbia State email for updates. Email Graduation@ColumbiaState.edu with questions related to commencement.

Library

Workforce and Continuing Education Classes

Campus Tours

Study Abroad

NJCAA Spring Sports

Update from the National Junior College Athletic Association

Following recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the NJCAA has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming basketball championships, as well as spring competition, effective immediately.

In addition, all face-to-face recruiting for all sports will be halted until April 15 with further evaluation to be assessed at that time.

Tennessee Board of Regents – March 12, 2020 News Release

The state’s community colleges and colleges of applied technology comprising the College System of Tennessee were given broad flexibility today to alter their classes and other operations as needed locally to protect students, faculty and staff from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including extending spring breaks before transitioning to online classes where possible.

All 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology in the system, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, are taking further precautions against the spread of the virus – including canceling out-of-state work-related travel and large meetings and events on campus, suspending study-abroad trips through May 31, instituting deep cleanings of facilities, and notifying students, faculty and staff to stay home if they are sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.  

Read the full release here. 

Performance Series

With the rapidly evolving coronavirus outbreak, the College has decided to postpone the upcoming March Performance Series event featuring Matt Dusk. The health and safety of our audience, artists and employees is our priority. We are working to reschedule this event, and will contact ticket holders with additional details.

At this time, our April performance featuring Steve Dorff is still scheduled for April 23.

NJCAA Spring Sports

Update from the National Junior College Athletic Association

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the NJCAA has suspended all spring athletic events through Friday, April 3 in order to protect the health and safety of student-athletes.  

In addition, the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament has been postponed tentatively for April 20. 

Read the update here. 

Columbia State extends spring break for students as coronavirus precaution

Columbia State officials continue to closely monitor the latest news and recommendations from federal and state public health officials regarding the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

At this time, Columbia State has no confirmed cases of the coronavirus on campus.

Columbia State is taking the following actions as a precaution in order to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff:

Spring Break Extended

• Columbia State will extend spring break for students through March 22.
• Full-time faculty and staff will report to work on Monday, March 16. Faculty will report to the Columbia Campus for a faculty meeting regarding actions pertaining to the continuation of classes. Time, location and additional information will be emailed by the interim vice president for Academic Affairs by 3 p.m. on March 13.
• The extension of spring break is to allow faculty time to review instructional plans and to prepare alternate/online forms of instruction for on-ground classes. 
• Students should continue to check their Columbia State email regularly for updates regarding classes and instruction. We encourage students who have not used Online Campus to use this week to become familiar for potential transition to online. Students can access Online Campus using their Columbia State (PVT) log in.

TN eCampus

• Students enrolled in TN eCampus classes should continue to complete all course requirements as assigned during the week of March 16. 

Travel

• At this time, all institution sponsored travel is canceled until further notice. 
• The NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament has been postponed tentatively for April 20.

Events

• In order to encourage social distancing, all events at all campuses have been canceled until March 30. 

College Offices

• College offices will remain open and operating under normal business hours. 

As a reminder, anyone that is experiencing flu-like symptoms should stay home and seek medical care as needed.

For college updates regarding the coronavirus, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/Coronavirus. Updates will be posted daily by 3 p.m.

We encourage you to be aware of the symptoms of the coronavirus, which are similar to the flu and include a fever, cough and shortness of breath. For more information about the coronavirus, visit www.cdc.gov/COVID19. Information can also be found on the Tennessee Department of Health website at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.

College officials continue to monitor the latest news and recommendations in concert with local public health officials. At this time, the Tennessee Department of Health is not advising any additional precautions beyond normal practices to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

Columbia State students and faculty will be on spring break March 9-15. All Columbia State offices are open with normal business hours.

As a reminder, if you experience any flu-like symptoms, we ask you to stay home and let your professors or supervisor know.

Any changes in normal operating hours will be updated on the Columbia State homepage at www.ColumbiaState.edu and at 931.540.2515.

College officials continue to monitor the latest news and recommendations in concert with local public health officials. At this time, the Tennessee Department of Health is not advising any additional precautions beyond normal practices to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

All Columbia State campuses will be open on Friday, March 6. Credit and noncredit classes will meet at regularly scheduled hours. Classes that meet on Saturday, March 7 will also be held as scheduled.

As a reminder, if you experience any flu-like symptoms, we ask you to stay home and let your professors or supervisor know.

Any changes in normal operating hours will also be updated on the Columbia State homepage at www.ColumbiaState.edu and at 931.540.2515.

Columbia State officials are closely monitoring the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are in continual communication with local public health officials. The health and safety of our college community is a priority, and we have a preparedness plan in place for contagious illnesses. At this time, there have been no cases connected to Columbia State.

The CDC is reporting increased concerns of spread in the United States. We encourage you to be aware of the symptoms of the coronavirus, which are similar to the flu and include a fever, cough and shortness of breath. For more information about the coronavirus, visit www.cdc.gov/COVID19. Information can also be found on the Tennessee Department of Health website at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html. 

Please help prevent the spread of illness by taking steps to protect yourself and others:

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Do not go to school or work if you are sick. Stay home, except to get medical care.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 

As a reminder, if you experience any flu-like symptoms, we ask you to stay home and let your professors or supervisor know.

We will continue to closely monitor the virus and provide any additional updates to you via email. Any changes in normal operating hours will also be updated on the Columbia State homepage and at 931.540.2515.