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Students arriving at Columbus State Community College first notice the visually striking pedestrian bridge. While the college was founded in 1963, the bridge was finished in 2001. Featured in engineering publications, the artist titled the bridge "passage" because it acts as a physical and metaphorical gateway to the campus where students choose various paths. The Career and Technical Programs Division at the college offers two-year degrees in dozens of areas including business, health, public service, and engineering technologies. Or they can take the first 2 years of a bachelor's degree through the college's Arts and Sciences Division, then transfer to a 4-year institution.
Before we get started, let me explain the many ways in which you can explore our beautiful campus:
- You can click on the front facing arrow to start walking around our campus
- You can also jump to the next stop by clicking on the "Next Stop" button
- Now, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the list or by clicking directly on the map
- Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking on the 360, photos, or video icons.
Davidson Hall
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In addition to classrooms and labs for Mathematics, Davidson Hall is also used for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) courses. The department offices for both Mathematics and Construction Sciences are in Davidson. It also includes an Integrated Media Computer Lab in room 229 and a Math Tutoring Lab in room 313. The artistic pedestrian bridge on the second floor connects to the third level of the parking garage. Davidson Hall was dedicated in 2009 and is named after Jo Ann Davidson, a former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Madison Hall
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New students are invited to begin the enrollment process at the Welcome Center, located on the lower level of Madison Hall. Enrollment Advisors in the center provide information on programs of study, course selections, class registration, placement testing, career services, financial aid, and fee payment. In the upper level of Madison Hall you will find Records and Registration. That is where you can change personal information, file or retrieve high school and college transcripts, find residency classification information, and file a petition to graduate.
Eibling Hall
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The lower level of Eibling Hall is where two large commercial kitchens are located for the culinary and baking programs in the Hospitality Management Department. Once a week, an adjoining classroom is converted into Christopher's Restaurant which is operated by students in the Culinary Apprenticeship Program. On the first floor you'll find Disability Services, the department that provides support services to students with disabilities. The Office of Student Conduct is on the second floor. Classrooms and labs are spread out on the second, third and fourth floors.
Aquinas Hall
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Many new and arriving students visit the Testing Center on the lower level of Aquinas Hall for a placement exam. That's also where make-up exams are given. On the first floor you'll find the Transfer Center. Students interested in transferring to a four-year university can meet with advisors from those schools. The second floor is home to the Student Success Center and the Developmental Education Department. Aquinas Hall was built in the early 1900s as Aquinas High School. It became the first building on Columbus State's campus in the 1960s.
Rhodes Hall
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Rhodes Hall is home to Student Financial Aid and the Human Resources Department, both on the lower level. Student Accounting, the Cashier's payment windows and the offices for Business and Campus Services are on the second level. While you would never know now, until 1980, this building was used as an airplane hangar for Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Franklin Hall
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The Global Diversity and Inclusion office on the second floor of Franklin Hall helps provide opportunities for students to get engage through campus events, workshops and support groups. Other student-based services in Franklin Hall include the TRiO office, Criminal Justice programs and the Department of Modern Languages. The President's office is also located in the building.
Columbus Hall
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Columbus Hall is better known as The Library. Originally built in the early 1970s, a complete renovation was completed in 2011. It offers a full range of electronic and print media. The Media Technology Lab on the lower level gives students access to specialized software for web design and digital art projects. The Writing Center on the lower level offers free online and in-person tutoring for writing projects. A second-floor art gallery features constantly changing exhibits. Art on the outside of the building was designed and installed by a Columbus State alumnus.
Christopher Columbus Statue
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Sculpted in Italy, the two-story statue of Christopher Columbus was originally shipped to Barrington, Illinois in the 1960s. When the town could no longer maintain it in the late 1980s, it was donated to Columbus State. The statue arrived here in sections and was reassembled and restored in the center of campus. It's complemented by artwork just across the walkway known as "Light Sails." Completed in 1993, the glass, concrete and stainless steel sculpture was inspired by Christopher Columbus' travels at sea.
Delaware Hall
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Delaware Hall's lower level is home to the Columbus State Police Department, where you get student ID photos and temporary parking passes. Police dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day. You'll also find the free Fitness Center on the lower level. A gymnasium is on the ground level. The college basketball and volleyball teams play home games on the court. There's an Open Gym for students several days each week. The Military and Veterans Services office is on the main level just across from the entrance to the cafeteria and food court.
Union Hall
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Built in the 1970s, Union Hall underwent a massive top-to-bottom $16 million dollar renovation in 2011. The project added 17,000 square feet, the equivalent of an additional floor of space. While the Communication Department offices are located in the lower level, much of the building is occupied by classrooms and labs for nursing and other health-related fields including dental hygiene. There's also a Spa where students and staff are able make appointments for a massage from students working on a Massage Therapy certificate or degree.
Nestor Hall
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Nestor Hall is one of the largest buildings on campus with nine science labs, 48 classrooms and a 400-seat auditorium. Dedicated in 1993, it is named after former Columbus State President Harold Nestor. While faculty offices occupy some of the upper levels, two student lounges are on the ground level. One is a recreation lounge, the other is a study lounge. Also on the ground level you'll find the Career Services office, the Counseling Services office and the SEaL office. That stands for Student Engagement and Leadership.
Center for Technology and Learning
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The Center for Technology and Learning is often referred to as the "TL" building. It's where you'll find the busy Computer Commons area taking up most of the first floor. A valid Cougar ID is required to enter and use that area. The rest of the building primarily houses Social Sciences and the Psychology Department. There's a music room available in room 123. One of the unique attractions in the TL is a large saltwater aquarium on the third floor.
Discovery Exchange
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Columbus State's Bookstore is on the corner of Cleveland and Mount Vernon avenues. In addition to books and supplies, there's a print shop on the lower level, a café on the main level and business offices on the third floor. The store also sells exclusive Columbus State gear including hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts and more.
Center for Workforce Development
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The Center for Workforce Development – sometimes referred to as the WD building – is where many community education classes – both credit and non-credit – are held. A large student lounge and vending area is on the second floor. The fourth floor is used as a full-service conference center with large individual rooms and a 300-seat ballroom. Attached to the back of the building are offices for Dual Enrollment which collaborates with area high schools offering college-level classes for college credit.
West Campus trail
West Campus Buildings
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There are a handful of buildings on the west side of campus with physical addresses on Grant Avenue, Sixth Street and Cleveland Avenue. In front is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation, known as the CT building. That's where "distance learning" classes are developed. Behind it there are college offices in the GT building. There's the GA building with Emergency Medical Training classes and labs. The GR building has radiography classrooms. The SX building has art studios and a machine shop. Finally, the VT building has labs and classrooms for Veterinary Technology.
Delaware Campus trail
Delaware Campus
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There are two primary buildings on the Delaware Campus, which opened in 2010. The most prominent is Moeller Hall, named after former Columbus State President Val Moeller. It includes many energy-saving features and was certified as a Gold LEEDs building. The full-service campus has advisors on site and includes a library, 22 classrooms, two science labs, a food service area, meeting rooms and study areas. An administration building is behind Moeller Hall.
Thank you for taking time to tour Columbus State Community College. You can call 614-287-5353 if you have any questions or need additional information.
