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Are you ready to file your FAFSA? Here's a few tips to consider to get you started! 👇

College of Charleston Photos of the Week

Playing in the park, striking to fight climate change and academic exploration: See what students have been up to over the last week at the College of Charleston!
GO COUGARS! 🐾👏

College of Charleston Photos of the Week Playing in the park, striking to fight climate change and academic exploration: See what students have been up to over the last week at the College of Charleston. Students gathered in the Cistern Yard on Sept. 29, 2021, for fun and information

Join us for our M.O.V.E on-campus visit experience October 23! Limited space is available so register early to secure your spot! 👇
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Join us for our M.O.V.E on-campus visit experience October 23! Limited space is available so register early to secure your spot! 👇
👉 go.cofc.edu/moveoncampus

CofC's New Dean of Admissions Talks Collaboration, Community and Concerts

Khala Granville is the Dean of Admissions for College of Charleston and we're so happy to have her. 👏👏

CofC's New Dean of Admissions Talks Collaboration, Community and Concerts It's a good thing she loves to road trip, because Khala Granville came a long way to join the College of Charleston as its first Black woman dean of admissions! Hailing from Indiana, where she served as senior associate director of admissions for diversity recruitment and outreach at Indiana Univers...

Do you have transfer questions? @cofctransfers can help you navigate the transfer process! We require all applicants to apply online. Before applying, review the parts of the application and deadlines. The Transfer Resource Center (TRC) is your space for all things transfer; be sure to check out all of the resources available to you, information about getting involved as a transfer student and important information about transfer credits.

👉 TRC: go.cofc.edu/transfers
👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/Apply2022

Do you have transfer questions? @cofctransfers can help you navigate the transfer process! We require all applicants to apply online. Before applying, review the parts of the application and deadlines. The Transfer Resource Center (TRC) is your space for all things transfer; be sure to check out all of the resources available to you, information about getting involved as a transfer student and important information about transfer credits.

👉 TRC: go.cofc.edu/transfers
👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/Apply2022

8 Do's and Don’ts of College Admissions Essays

If you're applying to College of Charleston with an application essay, here's a few tips to consider to ace it! 👇
https://today.cofc.edu/2013/11/14/8-dos-and-donts-of-college-admissions-essays/

8 Do's and Don’ts of College Admissions Essays Applying to college is stressful. While there are many factors you can’t predict, crafting a successful college admissions essay is entirely within your control. READ: Check out an updated essay-tips article here. With deadlines fast approaching - scholarship (Dec. 1) and regular notification (Feb...

Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities or leadership opportunities that you want us to know about? You can report up to ten examples on your application and list them in order of their importance to you. This can help us learn and understand your life outside of the classroom. Examples of activities might include arts or music, clubs, community engagement, family responsibilities, hobbies, sports, working or volunteering or any other experiences that have been meaningful to you.

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/apply2022

Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities or leadership opportunities that you want us to know about? You can report up to ten examples on your application and list them in order of their importance to you. This can help us learn and understand your life outside of the classroom. Examples of activities might include arts or music, clubs, community engagement, family responsibilities, hobbies, sports, working or volunteering or any other experiences that have been meaningful to you.

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/apply2022

If you plan to attend the College of Charleston, you must complete the following steps to be considered for financial assistance.

If you intend to apply for Private, Local, National, and Other Scholarships and Resources you may want to begin that process in October.

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Apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID# for student and each parent (https://fsaid.ed.gov) prior to October 1.

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Current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available October 1. The priority deadline to apply for the fall semester is March 1.

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Once FAFSA sends you an acknowledgement email that your FAFSA was successfully processed, review your student aid report (SAR) for errors and make any necessary corrections online.

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/apply2022
👉 Financial-Aid instructions: https://finaid.cofc.edu/students/incoming-freshmen/index.php

If you plan to attend the College of Charleston, you must complete the following steps to be considered for financial assistance.

If you intend to apply for Private, Local, National, and Other Scholarships and Resources you may want to begin that process in October.

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Apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID# for student and each parent (https://fsaid.ed.gov) prior to October 1.

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Current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available October 1. The priority deadline to apply for the fall semester is March 1.

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Once FAFSA sends you an acknowledgement email that your FAFSA was successfully processed, review your student aid report (SAR) for errors and make any necessary corrections online.

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/apply2022
👉 Financial-Aid instructions: https://finaid.cofc.edu/students/incoming-freshmen/index.php

College of Charleston Photos of the Week

From making a difference to making their mark: See what some of our students have been up to at the College of Charleston. 👇

College of Charleston Photos of the Week From making a difference to making their mark: See what some of our students have been up to at the College of Charleston. The College's student-run EMS group operates an ambulance service for the CofC campus community as well as

Many students take advantage of research opportunities and getting hands-on experience through internships. Students work alongside faculty members on innovative research projects that cross a variety of academic disciplines – from the sciences to humanities and health and human performances. You have the opportunity to make new discoveries and stand out when applying for internships, jobs, and graduate programs. Handshake, is College of Charleston’s online job and internship board that is available to all enrolled students. Attending our Career Fairs held once in the fall and once in the spring semester, can connect you directly with employers. We also offer a variety of downloadable tools to guide you as you develop your resume and cover letters, interview skills, as well as learning the best tips for navigating LinkedIn to prepare you as you begin networking with future employers!

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/cofc2022

Many students take advantage of research opportunities and getting hands-on experience through internships. Students work alongside faculty members on innovative research projects that cross a variety of academic disciplines – from the sciences to humanities and health and human performances. You have the opportunity to make new discoveries and stand out when applying for internships, jobs, and graduate programs. Handshake, is College of Charleston’s online job and internship board that is available to all enrolled students. Attending our Career Fairs held once in the fall and once in the spring semester, can connect you directly with employers. We also offer a variety of downloadable tools to guide you as you develop your resume and cover letters, interview skills, as well as learning the best tips for navigating LinkedIn to prepare you as you begin networking with future employers!

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/cofc2022

Engineering Program Propelled by Philanthropy

The program aims to build upon the College’s liberal arts and sciences tradition to produce a highly skilled and intellectually versatile workforce pipeline to support the region’s high-tech, manufacturing and engineering design industries. While developing the program, the College discovered that perhaps the most important truss is philanthropy. 👇

Engineering Program Propelled by Philanthropy An engineering truism is that it takes a sturdy foundation to develop a sound design. The same may be said about the College of Charleston’s new engineering program, the first in CofC’s 250-year history. The program aims to build upon the College’s liberal arts and sciences tradition to produc...

Freshman's Goal: Meet Someone New Every Hour

“On my first day of school I only knew one person, my older brother, Jack,” recalls Bingham. “I knew my only option was to come out of my comfort zone and make new friends. By far the best decision I’ve ever made.”

Freshman's Goal: Meet Someone New Every Hour by Jack Bartlett Making friends in a new environment can be intimidating under any circumstances, let alone on a campus with more than 10,000 students. But what some may see as an intimidating challenge, College of Charleston freshman Rex Bingham sees as an opportunity to push himself outside his co...

College of Charleston Photos of the Week

From music and the arts to sorority life, there’s been plenty to be excited about on the College of Charleston campus this month. 👏🎉
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College of Charleston Photos of the Week From music and the arts to sorority life, there's been plenty to be excited about on the College of Charleston campus this month. The School of the Arts' (SOTA) inaugural SOTA Kick Off event, held on

The College of Charleston has over 240 clubs and organizations across campus! Everything from intramural sports, to Greek life, and even a sailing class. You can also get outside and take advantage of our beautiful coastal climate by joining the outdoors club or surfing club! There’s truly something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in at the College of Charleston.

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/apply2022
👉 Campus Life: cofc.edu/campuslife

The College of Charleston has over 240 clubs and organizations across campus! Everything from intramural sports, to Greek life, and even a sailing class. You can also get outside and take advantage of our beautiful coastal climate by joining the outdoors club or surfing club! There’s truly something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in at the College of Charleston.

👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/apply2022
👉 Campus Life: cofc.edu/campuslife

CofC Welcomes Record Number of Transfer Students

“I am so glad that I decided to come to the College. The opportunities that I have had to learn and grow both inside and outside of the classroom have helped transform me into the student that I am today.” - John Broome '22
👉 APPLY: go.cofc.edu/apply2022

CofC Welcomes Record Number of Transfer Students Transfer students can often times feel like second-class citizens because they didn’t start as freshmen, but that’s not the case at the College of Charleston. Thanks in part to the Transfer Resource Center, which began in 2018, and the Transfer Mentor Program, which began the following year, the...

Applicants are given the option of attaching an unofficial copy of their high school transcript which can be uploaded in a PDF format. Your transcript must include your full legal name, name of your school, date of birth or permanent address, and list your grades/courses from freshman year through the end of your junior year.

If you do not wish to upload your unofficial transcript, you may opt to have your counselor submit the official transcript to the College of Charleston directly. Know this is acceptable but may delay processing; the transcript must be received to complete your application before the admissions committee can render a decision.

👉 APPLY NOW: go.cofc.edu/apply2022

Applicants are given the option of attaching an unofficial copy of their high school transcript which can be uploaded in a PDF format. Your transcript must include your full legal name, name of your school, date of birth or permanent address, and list your grades/courses from freshman year through the end of your junior year.

If you do not wish to upload your unofficial transcript, you may opt to have your counselor submit the official transcript to the College of Charleston directly. Know this is acceptable but may delay processing; the transcript must be received to complete your application before the admissions committee can render a decision.

👉 APPLY NOW: go.cofc.edu/apply2022

College of Charleston Photos of the Week

See what our students are getting involved in on campus! There's something for everyone to enjoy and take part in. 👇

College of Charleston Photos of the Week SustainFEST, Glowga, the Involvement Fair and the Black Student Union's Welcome Back Cookout: See what's been going on lately at the College of Charleston. Members of the CofC community gathered in the Cistern Yard on Sept.

We read applications holistically, so we take a holistic view of candidates for admission, and we want to have as much information about you as possible. Although we do not require you to write an essay, we strongly encourage you to submit at least one. If you have (or will) graduated early, taken a GAP semester/year or you are completing a post-graduate year, we require that you complete the personal statement so that you can explain your activities during that time.

👉 APPLY NOW: go.cofc.edu/cofc2022

We read applications holistically, so we take a holistic view of candidates for admission, and we want to have as much information about you as possible. Although we do not require you to write an essay, we strongly encourage you to submit at least one. If you have (or will) graduated early, taken a GAP semester/year or you are completing a post-graduate year, we require that you complete the personal statement so that you can explain your activities during that time.

👉 APPLY NOW: go.cofc.edu/cofc2022

U.S. News & World Report Gives CofC High Marks in Annual Rankings

The College of Charleston is one of the top colleges and universities in the South, according to the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News & World Report. The College ranked No. 9 among southern institutions and No. 5 in the category of best public colleges in the region.

U.S. News & World Report Gives CofC High Marks in Annual Rankings The College of Charleston is one of the top colleges and universities in the South, according to the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News & World Report. The College ranked No. 9 among southern institutions and No. 5 in the category of best public colleges in the region. In addition, the College...

Charleston is Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 city for 9th year; SC islands take top 2 spots

Charleston is Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 city for 9th year! 👏

Charleston is Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 city for 9th year; SC islands take top 2 spots South Carolina also took the top two spots on a list of the best islands in the continental U.S. with Hilton Head and Kiawah Island.

Early Decision is a binding commitment to enroll at the College of Charleston if accepted.
Apply by: October 15 to receive your decision December 1 and enroll by January 5
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Early Action is non-binding and you must submit your completed application by: November 1 to receive your decision December 15. Students who wish to receive first consideration for the Honors College should submit their application by November 1.
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Regular Decision applicants must submit their application by January 15 to receive an admissions decision March 1.

👉 APPLY NOW: go.cofc.edu/cofc2022

Early Decision is a binding commitment to enroll at the College of Charleston if accepted.
Apply by: October 15 to receive your decision December 1 and enroll by January 5
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Early Action is non-binding and you must submit your completed application by: November 1 to receive your decision December 15. Students who wish to receive first consideration for the Honors College should submit their application by November 1.
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Regular Decision applicants must submit their application by January 15 to receive an admissions decision March 1.

👉 APPLY NOW: go.cofc.edu/cofc2022