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Create You At CSU


Welcome to Accepted Student Celebration! We can't wait to celebrate YOUR acceptance to Columbus State University.

We hope you feel excited to join Cougar Nation - a campus of more than 8,000 determined and diverse students striving daily to create success and excellence! What will you create at CSU? #CreateYouAtCSU

Before we start, please take a few seconds to complete the self check-in form below so that we may account for your attendance.

Self Check-In Form


Participating is easy as you'll only need to join one Zoom meeting for the entire event.

Zoom Information

To make the most of this virtual experience, ensure that you have these versions of Zoom downloaded onto your computer or phone before Saturday. Not sure which version you have? Find out what version of Zoom you have.

  • Desktop client or mobile app: version 5.3.0 or higher
  • ChromeOS: version 5.0.0 (4241.1207) or higher

Here are some tips to help you engage fully in Accepted Student Celebration:

  1. If you feel comfortable, have your camera turned on
  2. Use the chat feature to ask questions
  3. During interactive portions, don't be afraid to participate!

If you have questions during the event, please text us at 706-405-4714.

You'll find the complete agenda for Accepted Student Celebration below. You're welcome to review it to see what we have planned! On Saturday, 4/17 at 10:00 AM, click the link below to join our Accepted Student Celebration. 

Accepted Student Celebration


Agenda

Concurrent Sessions Introduction & How to Navigate

We will be presenting multiple 15-minute sessions live at 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM, and 11:45 AM. Review the offerings of sessions below. For each time slot, make a note of the session that you want to see LIVE.

We'll utilize Zoom's breakout room feature to allow you to join the sessions of your choosing, and you will be given further instructions on how to do so in the meeting.

Don't worry about missing a session as we will have recordings of all the presentations for you to watch on-demand anytime after today.

10:00 AM: LIVE Welcome Session

Let's kick it off with our LIVE Welcome! Hear from President Markwood, the Office of Admissions, ROAR Orientation, and your future professors. This informative session is a great way to start our celebration!

11:15 AM: Concurrent Session I - Choose one to watch LIVE.

Financial Aid: Learn more about financial planning for college and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from a financial aid counselor.

Residence Life: Welcome home! Meet with the Residence Life office to go over the housing application and see what it's like to live on campus.

Moving to Columbus: Let us introduce you to the city of Columbus, the fun attractions, and of course the great eats around town!

Cougar Parents - What to Expect: Parents, we know sending your cub to college is a big deal. We'll provide you with more guidance on what to expect in this session.

First Generation: First in your family to attend college? This session will provide helpful information and resources for the trailblazing students.

Hispanic/Latino: For our incoming Spanish-speaking students and their families - this session will introduce you to next steps.

11:30 AM: Concurrent Session II - Choose one to watch LIVE.

Transferring to CSU: We're excited for you to become a Cougar - join this session to learn more about your next steps and life as a transfer student at CSU!

Study Abroad: Expand your world as a CSU student by studying abroad! Think of all the places you'll go and work with our Center for Global Engagement to make it happen.

How to get Involved on Campus: With over 100 student organizations to check out, fun intramural sport teams to join, and countless university-sponsored events to attend, it's easy to stay engaged.

Diversity & Inclusion: CSU's Diversity Programs & Services provide services that promote successful college experiences for diverse populations. Join to learn more.

Center for Accommodation & Access: The Center for Accommodation and Access helps foster academic potential through individualized plans tailored to the particular needs of students with disabilities. Join to learn more.

Counseling & Mental Health: Learn more about the counseling services provided at CSU to assist students with various life concerns.

Networking & Professional Development: Create your pathway to success! In this session, the Director of the Center for Career Coaching will cover professional development resources available to students.

11:45 AM: Concurrent Session III - Choose one to watch LIVE.

Financial Aid: Learn more about financial planning for college and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from a financial aid counselor.

ROAR+: ROAR+ is orientation with an overnight component, designed to give incoming Cougars additional time on campus for connecting with other students and additional programming.

First Generation: First in your family to attend college? This session will provide helpful information and resources for the trailblazing students.

Residence Life: Welcome home! Meet with the Residence Life office to go over the housing application and see what it's like to live on campus.

Cougar Parents - What to Expect: Parents, we know sending your cub to college is a big deal. We'll provide you with more guidance on what to expect in this session!

Dual Enrollment to CSU Freshmen: We want to make sure you're prepared for the transition of being a dual enrollment student to a full-time, first-year student in college! Join to learn more.

Geographic Information Systems and Science Certificate: The GIS certificate is a 15-credit program designed for students who want to enhance their studies through a development of spatial reasoning and analysis.

12:00 PM: Interactive Activity

Get ready to have fun and create connections with other future Cougars!

Additional Resources & On-Demand Videos

Take the Next Step

Register for an Exclusive Accepted Student Campus Tour

Learn about the next steps in the enrollment process

Join CSU First Generation


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