Undergraduate Admissions
Home Admissions Categories Contact Admissions Visiting Campus Find Your Counselor Guidance/College Advisor Apply Parents  
Request Info. Check Admissions File Status Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Academics CofC on the Road FAQs  
 
Whether a graduate of the College of Charleston or another accredited institution, you may apply as a second degree candidate.

 

Application Checklist

  1. Submit online application and indicate the Second Degree Candidate category. Be sure to apply by the posted application deadlines.
  2. Pay application fee.
  3. Request official transcripts from all previous college/university Registrar’s Office(s) be sent to College of Charleston Office of Admissions. A Transcript Request Form is located on our website.
  4. If applicable, have official AP/IB/CLEP/Dantes scores sent to the Office of Admissions. We can accept scores on your official high school transcript or from the College Board.
  5. An essay is not required. If you wish to share information with the admissions committee, please use the Personal Statement section of the application.
  6. Allow 3–4 four weeks for processing of a complete application. You may check your application status via CougarTrail.
  7. You will receive written notification of your admission decision.
  8. Send questions to transfer@cofc.edu or telephone 843.953.5670.
  9. Accepted students will be asked to pay a tuition deposit to confirm their intention to enroll.
  10. Official transfer credit evaluations will be posted on CougarTrail upon completion.
  11. New Student Programs will then mail Orientation information. This is when you will register for courses for your entry semester.

Declaration of Major
All new students are admitted to the College as undeclared majors. Students are eligible to complete an official Declaration of Major form in the appropriate academic department after completion of orientation and enrollment in coursework at the College of Charleston.

Application Time Line
Application for Fall: May 1
Application for Spring: December 1
Required: Application and Official Transcripts

Contact Us

Transfer and Adult Student Counselors
Transfer@cofc.edu

Office of Admissions and Adult Student Services
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424-0001
843.953.5670 - phone
843.953.6322 - fax
transfer@cofc.edu - email