At Columbia Southern University, we know that balancing work, family and education can be challenging. We designed LifePace Learning® to make higher education accessible for all.
Meet live with professors and classmates in each course via Blackboard Collaborate.
Schedule one-on-one meetings with advisors, financial aid representatives, professors and other support staff.
Learn from experienced professors, most of whom have worked in or are currently working in the field of study.
e-Textbooks and course resources provided at no additional cost.
24/7 access to online library and library chat.
Individualized assistance through Math and Writing Centers.
Associate and bachelor’s students may take 1-3 courses each term and up to 4 courses with advisor approval.
Master’s students may take up to 1-2 courses each term and up to 3 courses with advisor approval.
Doctoral students taking didactic courses may enroll in up to 2 courses or 3 courses with advisor approval each term.**
** Doctoral students who are within their research study/dissertation phase, may enroll in up to 2-3 courses depending upon how quickly they move through their milestones.
LifePace Learning®
Number of Course Start Dates per Year
11
Choose your start date from the academic calendar
Term Length
9 Weeks
Opportunity for Early Completion
Yes
Extension Options
Yes
Ability to add a Course
Yes
Eligible for Federal Financial Aid (for those that qualify)
Yes
*Most courses follow this model; however, some courses may vary due to programmatic requirements, the nature of the course topic, or necessary knowledge checks.
Accreditations & Institutional Recognition
Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.
