Where is CSU located?
Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, AL.
What is your mailing address and fax number?
P.O. Box 3110 (mailing)
25326 Canal Road (shipping)
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Fax: 251-981-3815
Is CSU accredited?
Columbia Southern University is an Accredited Member Distance Education
and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance
Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of
Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and the Accrediting
Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is a recognized
member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Facts About DETC
The Distance Education and Training Council is the leading advocate
of quality distance education in America. The Distance and Training
Council (DETC), a non-profit educational association located in Washington,
D.C., serves as a clearinghouse of information about the field of
distance education and conducts a nationally recognized accrediting
agency called the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education
and Training Council.
The DETC was founded in 1926 and has continued in its unique role
for more than 80 years, promoting sound education and good business
practices in the distance education field. The nine member Accrediting
Commission was established in 1955; shortly thereafter it gained the
approval of the U.S. Department of Education as the “nationally
recognized accrediting agency” for distance education institutions.
The Accrediting Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Presently there are 92-distance study institutions located around
the world accredited by the DETC’s Accrediting Commission. The
opportunity to apply for accreditation is open to private and public
distance education institutions, both at the degree (Associates through
First Professional degree) and non-degree levels. Institutions which
have been reviewed by the Commission have voluntarily made an intensive
study of their own operations, opened their doors to thorough inspection
by a qualified examining committee, and supplied all information required
by the Accrediting Commission.
For a directory of accredited institutions, DETC publications, and
more information on distance education, please visit our web site
at www.detc.org.
What is the first step to obtaining my degree?
Submit your application for admissions.
How do I apply?
Complete the application found in the Columbia Southern University
Information Catalogue (last page) or submit an online application.
What information do I need to submit with my application?
Along with your application include transcripts of prior academic
credits earned (copies will suffice for evaluative purposes). Include
military transcripts, if applicable (AARTS for Army, SMARTS for Navy/Marines).
If you do not have student copies of your transcripts, request them
for the appropriate university or college and have them sent directly
to CSU. If you will not be submitting transcripts from a University
or College, you must include proof of a high school diploma or GED.
In addition, please include copies of your professional licenses as
well as copies of professional certificates that list CEU’s
awarded or classroom hours attended. Online applicants should fax
(251-224-0540) their transcripts, etc. to the CSU Admission Department.
Please be certain to fax both sides of transcripts, etc.
What happens next?
CSU will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of applicant materials
including any prior academic credit. Within seven to ten days of receipt
of your application, we will prepare a detailed Evaluation Report.
This report will outline those courses we have determined you should
take and those courses of which we have accepted transfer credit.
While there’s no obligation to enroll, you will experience
first hand CSU’s quality service.
Can I do this program if I am overseas?
Absolutely. With CSU’s Online Format it is possible to complete
your degree program from anywhere.
How much are the degree programs?
Undergraduate: $175 per credit hour
Graduate: $240 per credit hour
How does the CSU book grant work?
Textbooks are provided at no cost through the CSU Book Grant. Students
who do not successfully complete a course will be responsible for
the return/cost of the course textbook(s).
When can I enroll?
Start class when you are ready. With CSU Per Course Enrollment there
are no predetermined semester or session dates you need to contend
with. CSU sets the objectives, you set the schedule, and CSU’s
faculty and staff provide the support you need to successfully complete
your program.
Do I have to take the Orientation course?
Yes. CSU’s two-week Orientation course (1 credit hour) is required.
Here’s why. This course will familiarize you with the process
here at CSU, and our web orientation tools will enable you to become
quickly comfortable with the virtual resource available to you. Additionally
you will gain an understanding of CSU’s course structure, and
policies and procedures.
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