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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2B27 runs Sep 30, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
16 entries Sep 2 → Oct 27, 2026
Fall 2A27
Sep 30 → Nov 24, 2026
Fall 2B27 Relevant now
Nov 4 → Jan 12, 2027
Winter 3A27
Dec 2 → Feb 9, 2027
Fall 3B27 Winter 3B27
Jan 20 → Mar 16, 2027
Winter 4A27
Feb 17 → Apr 13, 2027
Spring 4B27
Mar 24 → May 18, 2027
Spring 5A27
Apr 21 → Jun 15, 2027
Spring 5B27 Summer 5B27
May 26 → Jul 20, 2027
Summer 6A27
Jul 7 → Aug 31, 2027
Summer 1B28
Nov 10 → Jan 18, 2028
Fall 3B28
Dec 1 → Feb 8, 2028
Winter 3A28
Jan 26 → Mar 21, 2028
Winter 4B28
May 31 → Jul 25, 2028
Spring 6B28
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A L N S T A
ASSP American Society of Safety Professionals student section L
Learning Partner A company or organization that has a tuition-discount agreement with the university
LifePace A flexible learning track allowing students to complete courses at their own speed within 10 weeks N
NSLS National Society of Leadership and Success S
SHRM Society for Human Resource Management student chapter
SVA Student Veterans Association T
Term Track A structured 8-week course format with fixed start and end dates
The Portal Common shorthand for the myCSU student login area Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
5 details
Blackboard The Learning Management System (LMS) used to deliver online course content
myCSU The central online student portal for accessing classes, grades, and financial aid
Orange Beach Campus The physical administrative headquarters and academic building located in Alabama
ProctorU The online service used to monitor and secure remote examinations
Success Center The department providing academic support, including math and writing assistance Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2B27 runs Sep 30, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 8 approved campus terms and 5 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at Columbia Southern University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University Celebrates 100,000 Graduates, Class of 2026 CSU reached a historic milestone, surpassing 100,000 alumni during its annual commencement ceremonies held at the Foley Event Center.
Oct 26, 2026
Read More CSU College of Nursing and Health Sciences Honors Inaugural DAISY Award Recipients The University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences recognized two recipients with the inaugural DAISY awards for excellence in nursing.
Oct 8, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Columbia Southern University
Veterans Day (University Offices Closed) November 11, 2026
Columbia Southern University offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving Break (University Offices Closed) November 25, 2026
Columbia Southern University offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25 to November 27.
Registration Deadline for Winter Term 3B27 November 30, 2026
Last day to register for the Winter Term 3B27 academic session.
Winter Term 3B27 Start Date December 2, 2026
Official start date for courses in Winter Term 3B27.
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