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.
Here's how to get started:
- Check the admissions requirements for the program in which you are interested.
- Determine if a standardized test is required. If so, take a practice test so you know what areas you will need to focus on while studying.
- Set aside money for application fees, entrance exams, transcripts, etc.
- If your native language is not English, complete one of the approved English language proficiency exams.
- Solicit letters of recommendation.
- Begin investigating sources of funding and complete your FAFSA.
- Write your statement of purpose or goals.
- Request transcripts from all academic institutions you have attended. Please note that if you are submitting transcripts from an institution that is located outside the USA, you will be required to have them evaluated.
- Submit your application.
General admission requirements vary by program. Check with the individual program for required materials for your degree or certificate program.
Apply NowApplication Deadlines
Application | Priority Deadline* | Final Deadline | Application Closes |
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Fall Domestic | January 15 | July 1 | July 2 |
Fall International | January 15 | March 1 | July 2 |
Summer Domestic | January 15 | April 1 | April 2 |
Summer International | January 15 | January 15 | April 2 |
Spring Domestic | November 1 | December 1 | December 2 |
Spring International | July 15 | September 1 | December 2 |
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Tuition and Funding Options
Current and comprehensive tuition and fees can be found on the Treasurer's website here.
Assistantships
Students are encouraged to apply for the assistantships available in their graduate programs. Students who are awarded an assistantship are eligible for additional funding. You can find more information about the available assistantships here.
Scholarships
The Graduate School also offers scholarship and fellowship opportunities to degree-seeking applications. Details about the scholarships and their criteria can be found here.
International Student Information
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Required Documentation
- Copy of current US visa (H-type or J-type) or residency card. If you are seeking a student visa (F-1), the process will be handled by the Center for International Education. If you have any questions or need guidance about securing a student visa, please do not hesitate to contact them.
- Copy of current, valid passport picture page.
- Official copy of undergraduate transcripts. Non-US transcripts must be evaluated by a credentialing service. There are a variety of credentialing services available, and the Graduate School has partnerships with two online credentialing services to make it as easy as possible for you:
- International Education Evaluations, Inc. - Applicants receive a discount for digital delivery and avoid mailing fees.
- SpanTran
- If you prefer to utilize a mail-in service, other approved credentialing services include:
- World Education Services, Inc.
- Educational Perspectives
- Educational Credential Evaluators
- Proof of English Language Proficiency via any of the following methods:
- Official test scores from any of the following exams:
- TOEFL - minimum required score of 80
- IELTS - minimum required score of 6.5
- Duolingo English Test - minimum required score of 105
- Official test scores from any of the following exams:
- Earned a degree from or attended a U.S. university for at least one year
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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
Assistantships
International students are encouraged to apply for the assistantships available in their graduate programs. Students who are awarded an assistantship are eligible for additional funding. You can find more information about the available assistantships here.
Scholarships
The Graduate School also offers scholarship and fellowship opportunities to degree-seeking applications. Details about the scholarships and their criteria can be found here.