Apply to Charleston LIFE™
Got questions? We've got answers! Discover everything you need to know about the CharlestonLIFE™ application right here. Still curious or need more details? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at charlestonlife@charleston.edu. We're here to help!
Ready to join us? Here's how to apply:
- Start by completing your application through the College's portal.
- If you are new to the program or College, simply create an account to get started.
- Make sure to select the CharlestonLIFE™ application from the available options.
- You'll know your application is sucessfully submitted when you see 100% on the screen.
After that, just submit the additional required materials. We're excited to receive and review your application!
If you require a paper application, we're happy to help! Just email us at charlestonlife@charleston.edu, and we'll send one your way.
Application Checklist
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Charleston Life™ Application
Ready to join us? Here's how to apply:
- Start by completing your application through the College's portal.
- If you are new to the program or College, simply create an account to get started.
- Make sure to select the CharlestonLIFE™ application from the available options.
- You'll know your application is sucessfully submitted when you see 100% on the screen.
After that, just submit the additional required materials. We're excited to receive and review your application!
If you require a paper application, we're happy to help! Just email us at charlestonlife@charleston.edu, and we'll send one your way.
Reapplying? Just use the same login credentials from your previous application. Can't log back in? No worries! Email us at charlestonlife@charleston.edu, and we'll reset your account. Remember, you'll need to create a new application for the current admissions cycle. We're here to help you every step of the way!
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Application Fee
All applicants are required to submit the $60 application fee. Click the link below to complete this step.
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Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire must be comlpeted by the applicant (student). This is an online questionnaire.
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Parent Readiness Survey
The Parent Readiness Survey must be completed by a parent or guardian. This is an online questionnaire.
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Personal Support Inventory
The Personal Support Inventory must be completed by a parent or guardian. This is an online questionnaire.
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Educator Recommendation
The Educator Recommendation must be completed by a teacher or educator who has taught the applicant. Each applicant needs to submit three letters of recommendation, including the Educator Recommendation. This recommendation is an easy-to-complete online questionnaire.
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Student Recommendation
The Student Recommendation must be completed by a non-family member who has known the applicant for at least three years. Each applicant needs to submit three letters of recommendation, including the Educator Recommendation. This recommendation is an easy-to-complete online questionnaire.
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Official High School Transcript and Behavior Record
The school must mail or send via Parchment the official high school transcript and behavior records directly to the CharlestonLIFE™. Please mail to:
CharlestonLIFE™ Program Admissions, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424
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Evaluation Documents
Please submit the following documents:
- Most recent IEP
- Psychological report conducted within the past three years (must include an FSIQ, diagnosis and Achievement testing)
- Upload in the application portal
- Email from a secure portal to charlestonlife@charleston.edu
- Mail to: CharlestonLIFE™ Program Admissions, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424
Application Process
CharlestonLIFE™ admits ten (10) students per year.
Here's what you need to do:
- Complete and submit your application packet, including all required documentation and the application fee.
- Admissions are on a rolling basis, so there's no formal deadline. We continue to accept and review applications until all spots in the incoming class are filled.
- Selected applicants will be notified by email if they've been chosen for an interview and must participate in the interview process.
- After the interview, applicants will be notified by email if they are accepted into CharlestonLIFE™. Accepted students must attend a two-day College of Charleston Freshman Orientation in the summer.
We look forward to receiving your application!