Charleston Bridge Requirements

To be admitted to the College of Charleston in the spring, Charleston Bridge students must meet the following requirements: 

1. Earn a minimum of 12 transferable credit hours during the fall semester. 
2. Earn at least a 2.4 cumulative grade point average (GPA) during the fall semester. 
3. Use the College of Charleston Center for Student Learning (CSL) services at least one time (tutoring, visiting one of the walk-in labs,  use peer academic coaching, or meet with a staff member). 
4. Successfully complete the Charleston Bridge Student Success Seminar. To fulfill this requirement students attend seven seminar meetings and complete assignments to earn at least 10 of the available 14 seminar points. 

End of Semester Review

When final grades are posted in December, student records are reviewed to ensure successful completion of fall requirements. Note: Previous credits or grades don't count toward fall requirements. 

Students Eligible for Spring Admission 

After final grades post, students meeting the requirements will receive an email from the Office of Admissions extending an offer of spring admission to the College of Charleston.  

Admitted students will also receive an email from the Office of New Student Programs about spring advising and registration in December. During this virtual registration event, students will meet with the academic advising staff and register for spring classes. Students with approved appeals will register for spring coursework during the January Orientation.  

A registration hold preventing course registration is placed on all student accounts until the advising and registration process is completed. Questions about the advising and registration event can be directed to the Office of New Student Programs by emailing orientat@cofc.edu or calling 843-953-2017. 

Students Not Meeting Program Requirements 

Students not meeting Charleston Bridge program requirements will be notified via email from the Office of Admissions, denying admission for spring. Appeals are allowed for mitigating circumstances; instructions are available on the FAQ page. Denied students must promptly vacate the residence hall. 

The College of Charleston reserves the right not to admit students with reports of academic concerns, behavioral issues, violation of residence hall policies, disruption in the residence hall, involvement in illegal activities including assault, theft, stalking, sexual misconduct, vandalism, possession of alcohol, public intoxication, possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, selling illegal substances, weapon possession, underage drinking, or using a fake ID. Other incidents resulting in admission denial can include violations of the honor code, plagiarism, exhibiting conduct that is lewd, threatening, harassing, violent, disruptive, abusive, discriminatory or actions that cause the discomfort of others. These activities may result in a denial of admission even if all Charleston Bridge program requirements are met. 

Outstanding Bill with Trident Technical College 

Students with an outstanding bill remaining at the end of the fall semester with Trident Technical College (TTC) will have their official academic transcript withheld. Spring admission to CofC may still be possible, but payment to TTC is a prerequisite for the admission process. Questions about billing should be directed to TTC's accounts receivable area.