If the transfer student has not completed the necessary prerequisites for courses in the major, the student must register for those prerequisites not yet taken, provided the student still has general elective hours that can absorb these courses. If a student transfers Areas A-F and changes majors but has not completed the necessary prerequisites for courses in the major, the student must register for those prerequisites not yet taken. Transient Students Transient students are those who are temporarily enrolled at Columbus State University, who are not working toward a degree, and who intend to transfer credits earned at Columbus State University to another institution. In order to determine which courses will transfer to the other institution, the student should communicate with the other institution and have a copy of that institution's catalog. The Tutorial Services program is designed to assist students in achieving academic success.
Tutors are available free of charge for core curriculum and basic studies courses.
If a student needs additional assistance in understanding course material or study strategies, a tutor can provide valuable insight. Math and chemistry tutoring is available on a drop-in basis in a group setting. Students desiring tutoring in other core courses need to fill out a tutor request form available in the Academic Support Center. In addition, computer tutorials, video resources, and reference textbooks are available for some courses. Computerized GRE and GMAT test preparation programs are available for any interested student.