Visiting (non-consortium) students who plan to earn a degree from another institution and wish to take courses at the College of Charleston during the fall and/or spring semesters must complete a non-degree application and present a letter from their home institution to the Office of Admissions and Adult Student Services. The letter must certify that they are currently enrolled (or on a leave of absence) and in good standing at their home institution and are eligible to take courses at the College. Transcripts are required for course pre-requisites.

Visiting (NON-DEGREE) students may take classes for up to TWO semesters (fall and spring) within an academic year. After one year, if they wish to remain at the College of Charleston, they must formally apply and be admitted as a DEGREE-SEEKING candidate in order to continue taking classes. They must submit all required information by the posted application deadline and meet the admissions criteria as stated on the Transfer Student web page in order to be considered for admission to the College.