| Transfer Student Information |
Welcome to the College of Charleston. We are glad you have chosen to attend the college. We recognize you have experience as a college student and hope this web page will help you in your transition to the College of Charleston.
For Spring 2009 students, check out the activities during Transfer Student Welcome.
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| Advising and Registration Tips |
The following are links to web pages and departments on campus that are helpful when selecting classes.
All entering students are considered undeclared when they enter the College of Charleston. Students must go to the academic department of their intended major to complete paperwork to officially declare their major.
CofC General Education Requirements
Academic Planning and Advising Center
Degree Worksheets - a resource for students to track their courses as they progress toward their selected major
Cougar Trail - the student information system that students use for a variety of services including registering for classes. If you have forgotten your password, please contact the admissions office at (843)953-5670.
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| Transfer Credit Information |
All college transcripts and test scores should be sent by the credit-granting college/university or testing agency directly to
College of Charleston
Admissions Office
66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
As transcripts and scores arrive in the Admissions office, evaluations and awarding of credit occurs after an offer of admission. Coursework may be presented to faculty for review. You may receive requests for additional information such as syllabi and course descriptions. "Pending" notation indicates the Admissions Office has yet to receive your official or final transcript required to fully award credit.
It is important that you keep up with your current awards using Cougar Trail (www.cofc.edu) and the link titled Transfer Credits. You may not receive credit twice for the same course whether transfer credit, test scores or College of Charleston coursework. AP and IB scores usually arrive in mid-July of each year.
Questions regarding your academic plan should be addressed with your advisor.
If you do not see awarded credit that you are expecting and all of your documentation has been received in our office, please contact the Admissions Office at transfer@cofc.edu.
Additional transfer student information regarding transfer credits and other admissions questions can be found at http://www.cofc.edu/admissions/admissions%20categories/transfer.html
If you have questions regarding your transfer credits, please email the transcript evaluation coordinator at transfer@cofc.edu.
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| Accessing Your Transfer Credit Evaluation on Cougar Trail |
1. Log on to Cougar Trail
2. Select the Transfer Credit link under the Student Records heading at the bottom of the first column. The Transfer Credit page opens.
3. Select Undergraduate from the Level of Study drop-down box.
4. Select the Submit button.
Transfer credits are listed by awarding institution attended. The total credit awarded is listed at the bottom of these tables. Evaluations are only available on materials received by the College of Charleston. Please allow up to three weeks processing time.
AP and IB scores arrive at College of Charleston in mid July. We can accept AP scores from an official high school transcript.
Most of your questions can be answered by selecting the Transfer Credit Terminology and Recommendations link at the top of the Transfer Credit page on Cougar Trail.
If you still need assistance, contact transfer@cofc.edu with your questions.
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| Campus Email |
The College of Charleston faculty and staff use the campus email system to communicate with students. All new student can access their email address through the Cougar Trail system.The email account can be accessed from any computer through the webmail link. The address is http://www.cofc.edu/webmail/
Information for first-time users can be found at the Webmail tutorial.
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| CofC Vocabulary |
| Center for Student Learning |
The Center for Student Learning provides FREE academic assistance for all students at the College of Charleston. The Center offers walk-in labs in accounting, writing, foreign languages, math, and speaking as well as individual tutoring in other subject areas by appointment.
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| Cougar Card |
The cougar card is the official College of Charleston identification card.
Students can have their card made at Cougar Card Services, located on the Calhoun St. side of the Joe E. Berry Residence Hall from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Please be prepared to present one of the following current, government issues forms of photo identification to obtain your cougar card: driver's license, state-issued id card, passport or military id.
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| Cougar Trail |
Cougar Trail provides the student with password protected individual information records. Students can view admissions file status, drop/add courses, grades, schedule, registration status, unofficial transcript, OnCourse degree audit, financial aid information, course sections, course catalog, update personal information and pay account by credit card.
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| CWID |
The eight-digit campus wide identification number that will replace your Social Security number for most campus transactions involving password protected individual information records, including Cougar Trail login, class registration, and requests from specific departments.
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| Edisto Email |
Your College of Charleston email account. Edisto is the web domain for students at CofC. You can find your email address and set up your password on Cougar Trail.
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Treasurer's
Office |
Office in charge of student bills and fee collection. Billing at the College of Charleston is done completeley online through the Cougar Trail system. For more information, check out their web site at http://treasurer.cofc.edu/.
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