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First-year, transfer, graduate or whatever your status may be, we're here to answer your questions and make your application process as smooth as possible.
If you're ready, apply now using the College of Charleston Application or the Common App for undergrads, or if you're a grad student, apply using the Graduate School application.
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Application Information
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First-Year Admission
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.
How to Apply: First-Year Students
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Transfer Admission
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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Graduate Admission
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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International Admission
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.
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Re-Admitted Students
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.
- Apply now (select Transfer/Second Degree/Re-admit application)
- Review deadlines and dates
Note: Application review timelines and deadlines depend on your cumulative GPA from your most recent term at the College.
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Military & Veterans Admission
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.
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Charleston Life™
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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Non-Degree Admission
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.
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Adult Degree Completion (B.P.S.)
The Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) is an adult (21+) degree completion program that prepares students for career advancement and graduate studies.
We offer 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.
To apply as a Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) student, complete the undergraduate application and select the Bachelor of Professional Studies option.
How to Apply: B.P.S. Program
Honors College
What does an Honors College student look like? You! If you're bright, highly motivated and intellectually curious, you should consider applying to the Honors College.
Learn about the Honors College