Prospective Students...Transient Students

Many students take courses at Columbus State while continuing to attend another college. We may call them "transient students," but we treat them just like full-time students.

Begin by discussing your plans with your academic advisor at your "home" institution.  Referring to transfer guides and planning tools like u.select can help you identify appropriate courses. 

• Printable checklist (.pdf)

Step One: Apply for Admission & view Getting Started 101

• Apply Online – Select “Transient” as your Program of Study.

• Getting Started 101

Step Two: Find out how to pay for your courses 

• Contact the Financial Aid Office at your home institution for options

• Consider self-pay options, including cash, check, debit or credit card.

Step Three: Verify that your prerequisites have been met 

• Obtain Advising report, unofficial transcript high school transcript or other documentation of completed coursework.

• Use u.select to view course equivalencies.

• Take placement tests if required. 

Step Four: Submit Official HS and College transcripts to: 

Columbus State Community College
Records and Registration Department
550 East Spring Street- PO Box 1609
Columbus, OH 43216-1609

Step Five: Visit the Student Assistance Center in Madison Hall – 2nd Floor 

• Advisors will direct you to additional information and next steps (e.g. academic advising, placement testing, orientation and other services).

• Please bring coursework documentation listed in Step 3.

Step Six: Register for courses and pay tuition 

• Printable checklist (.pdf)