Graduate Admissions

Apply to the Graduate School at the College of Charleston where we're excited to offer a challenging, student-centered education through our master's degree programs and graduate certificates. To get started, review the catalog for your program.

General admission requirements vary by program.  Check with the individual program for required materials for your degree or certificate program.

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Application Deadlines

 *Specific application details may vary by program.  Please contact your program's leadership for more information.

Application
Term 

Application
Open Date

Priority
Deadline

Final Day to
Submit Application

Final Day to
Pay Deposit

 Fall Domestic

August 1

February 1

July 1

 July 31

 Fall International

August 1

December 1

March 1

 June 1

 Spring Domestic 

January 1 

October 1

November 30

 December 15 

Spring International

January 1

September 1

October 15

November 15

Summer Domestic 

 June 1

December 1

April 1

May 1

Summer International 

June 1

December 1

February 1

 March 1 

 

International Applicant Information

Welcome international graduate students! Find essential information on required documentation, visa processes, and available financial aid options. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey ensuring a smooth application process and providing resources to help you succeed at the College of Charleston.
  • Required Documentation

    Passport 

    • A copy of current, valid passport picture page must be uploaded with application

    US Visa

    • A copy of current US visa (H or J type) or residency card.
    • If you are seeking a student visa (F-1 type), the process will be managed by the Center for International Education. Contact them with questions at international@cofc.edu. 

    Undergraduate Transcripts

    • An official copy of undergraduate transcripts.
    • Non-US transcripts must be evaluated by one of the following credentialing services:
      • International Education Evaluations, Inc. - Applicants receive a discount for digital delivery
      • SpanTran
      • World Education Services, Inc.
      • Educational Perspectives
      • Educational Credential Evaluators

    Note: Applicants must priovide a course-by-course evaluation

     

    English Language Proficiency Exam

    • An official copy of test scores if English is not the native language
    • Test options and score minimums include:
      • TOEFL - minimum required score of 80
      • IELTS - minimum required score of 6.5
      • Duolingo English Test - minimum required score of 105

    Note: International applicants who earned a degree from a US university do not need to provide an English Language Proficiency test score.


    These documents are required by the Graduate School, but each program has additional admission requirements. Many programs also require that applicants submit a statement of goals, resume, or participate in interviews. Please see the individual programs for their specific admissions requirements.
  • Financial Aid

    Sister State Agreements
    The College of Charleston has an International Sister-State agreement program in which citizens of the following five locations are eligible for in-state tuition:

    • Rheinland Pfalz, Germany
    • Thuringen, Germany
    • Brandenburg, Germany
    • Queensland, Australia
    • Taiwan
    Students must prove citizenship, and in-state tuition would be applicable through all years of study. For any questions about the Sister-State Agreement Program, please contact international@cofc.edu. 

    Assistantships
    International students are encouraged to apply for the assistantships available in their graduate programs. Students who are awarded an assistantship may be eligible for additional funding. You can find more information about available assistantships here.

    Scholarships
    The Graduate School also offers scholarship and fellowship opportunities to degree-seeking applicants. Details about scholarships and their criteria can be found here.

  • Center for International Education

    International students admitted to the Graduate School work closely with the Center for International Education. They will help you navigate the visa process, financial documentation requirements, and health insurance options.  They will also make sure you feel welcome once you arrive in Charleston and at the College!

    Info for International Students