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Apply as a first-year applicant if you are still in high school or earned a GED, or if you've graduated but haven't taken any classes or earned credits at another college or university.

Note: If you took college courses while still in high school (dual-enrollment), you are still considered a first-year applicant.

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Apply as a transfer student if you have:

• Earned an associate’s degree but not a bachelor’s degree or taken any college classes since you graduated from high school
• Earned a GED or completed a post-graduate year of high school.

Note: College classes include any community/technical college, trade school, two-year or four-year college courses and/or military service with a Joint Services Transcript (JST).

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Apply as a graduate student if you have earned a bachelor's degree and are seeking a master's degree, doctoral degree or graduate certificate.

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Apply as an international undergraduate student if you are not a resident of the United States, and you are seeking a bachelor’s degree.

International students can apply as first-year, transfer or visiting international students.

Visit our International Admission page for dates, deadlines, requirments and how to apply as an international student.

Apply as a re-admit student if you were previously enrolled at the College of Charleston as a degree-seeking student – either as a first-year student or transfer student.

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Note: Application review timelines and deadlines depend on your cumulative GPA from your most recent term at the College.

Thank you for your service.

As a veteran or military student, your admission application options may include the transfer application, re-admit application, or Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) application.

Visit our Military & Veterans admissions page for more information on how we can help you in the enrollment process.

CharlestonLife™ is a four-year, fully inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Students in this program will receive an education in academics, social development, independent living and career development. Students will also participate in activities offered by the College including attending traditional classes, living on campus, joining clubs and organizations and attending sporting events.

To apply, please log in to the undergraduate application portal and select "CharlestonLife" as your application type.

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If you wish to enroll in undergraduate courses but do not intend to seek a degree, apply as a non-degree student.

If you want to enroll in a certificate program, you should complete the non-degree application. 

Non-degree applicants may include visiting students, dual enrollment high school students and 60+ tuition exempt program students.

Bachelor of Professional Studies

The Bachelor of Professional Studies Program (B.P.S.) offers concentrations in several areas of study with programs designed to provide working professionals with the flexibility needed to complete a degree while managing personal and professional responsibilities.

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Special Admissions Pathway: EPIC Scholars

One of many pathways into our Bachelor of Professional Studies program is the EPIC Scholars program, offering guaranteed admission to the B.P.S. program for students who have:

• Completed an A.A.S. degree at one of our partner technical colleges
  OR
• Completed an A.A. or A.S. from any South Carolina Technical College

Learn More: EPIC Scholars Program

(Select "Start a New Application" and choose the "ONLINE BACHELOR DEGREE tile to select your program.)  

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RN to BSN Completion Program 

Our fully online RN-to-BSN program is built for working nurses seeking a supportive, innovative learning experience designed for today's healthcare landscape.

With flexible full-time and part-time options — and guaranteed admission for nurses with an accredited ADN and an active, unencumbered license — it’s designed to fit your goals and your schedule.

(Select "Start a New Application" and choose the "ONLINE BACHELOR DEGREE" tile to select your program.) 

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