Students classified as non-residents for tuition purposes who believe they are entitled to be reclassified as legal residents must petition the director of admissions for a change in status. The petition must be filed no later than 60 days after the semester begins in order for students to be considered for reclassification for that semester. If the petition is granted, reclassification will not be retroactive to prior semesters. Information about necessary documentation to support a petition for reclassification is available in the Admissions Office. A resident of campus housing must be enrolled full-time at Columbus State University.
Fees are due at the time of registration.
Half of the reservation fee will serve as a damage deposit and is refundable if the Residence Life Office receives cancellation at least 30 days prior to the first day of classes. This fee, minus deductions for damages or special cleaning, is also refunded when a resident leaves housing and follows prescribed checkout procedures. The other half of the reservation fee is a prepayment and is applied to the cost of housing. This portion is nonrefundable unless the student is not admitted to the university. Applied music fees - Special fees are added for individual and class instruction in applied music.