College of Charleston - Office of Admissions

Do you have transfer questions? can help you navigate the transfer process! We require all applicants to apply online. Before applying, review the parts of the application and deadlines. 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.

👉 Learn More: go.cofc.edu/transfers
👉 APPLY: cofc.edu/apply

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.

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

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

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.

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👉 Campus Life: cofc.edu/campuslife

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Honors College is an academic community at and provides students with a more personalized and rigorous college experience. College of Charleston Honors College students take unique interdisciplinary courses and have an additional academic advisor who will guide you throughout your four years at CofC. Honors students are also encouraged to get involved in opportunities such as: experiential learning, community engagement, service, internships, study abroad, and research.

Are you ready to apply? Select “yes” to choosing Honors and from there, you will have access to the Honors College section of the application which includes a required essay. Make sure to submit your app by the Early Action deadline of November 1st to be considered an Honors priority applicant!

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👉 honors.cofc.edu

School of Business Offers New Management Major

Adding to its catalog of in-demand business degrees with a liberal arts core, the College of Charleston School of Business now offers a Bachelor of Science in Management. 👏🥳

School of Business Offers New Management Major Adding to its catalog of in-demand business degrees with a liberal arts core, the College of Charleston School of Business now offers a Bachelor of Science in Management. “Management is the allocation of a company’s most valuable resource — its people,” says Carrie Messal, chair

What’s the right choice for you? College of Charleston is test-optional for both general admissions and our Honors College, and YOU get to decide if you want to submit your test scores as part of your application-evaluation process. If your test scores accurately reflect your academic abilities, then consider submitting them. If you think your performance in the classroom reflects your abilities as a student better, test-score optional might be for you. Not sure? Connect with your admissions counselor for guidance. They are here for you every step of the way.

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College of Charleston Photos of the Week

From move-in to convocation to the first day of classes, campus has been bustling with activity over the past week. Welcome back, Cougars! 🐾🐾🐾

College of Charleston Photos of the Week From move-in to convocation to the first day of classes, campus has been bustling with activity over the past week. Welcome back, Cougars! Students living on campus for the 2022-23 academic year moved into the residence halls on Aug. 19-20, 2022. (Photos by Mike

Experiencing the College of Charleston campus atmosphere is one of the best ways to determine if this is the place for you. There are a few ways to explore all that we have to offer:

🔘 Take a 60-minute guided campus tour with a current student
🔘 Explore our academic schools and programs with in-person interest sessions & tours
🔘 Connect with an admissions counselor during your visit

👉 Campus Visit: go.cofc.edu/campusvisit

We can’t wait to see you on the bricks!

There are two ways that you can apply to the . You can apply using the Common Application or the College of Charleston’s application. As part of the application, you may complete an essay or personal statement to tell us a meaningful story about yourself – ways that you’ve overcome hardship or academic challenges – or something that motivates you.

👉 APPLY NOW: go.cofc.edu/apply

2022 First-Year Student Profile

the newest members of the CofC family come from across the country and around the globe, bringing with them fresh ideas and perspectives that will add to the richness of life at the College. Learn more! ⬇️

2022 First-Year Student Profile The start of the 2022-23 academic year at the College of Charleston brings with it the next generation of students to join the Cougars’ ranks. And the newest members of the CofC family come from across the country and around the globe, bringing with them fresh ideas and perspectives that will add ...

Princeton Review Gives CofC High Marks

The College of Charleston is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate students according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles and recommends CofC in the new edition of its annual college guide, The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition.

Princeton Review Gives CofC High Marks The College of Charleston is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate students according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles and recommends CofC in the new edition of its annual college guide, The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition. According to The Princeton...

Everything You Need to Know to Start the School Year Off Right

With the start of the 2022–23 academic year nearly here, the College of Charleston campus will soon be abuzz with new students just joining the Cougar family as well as returning students who have spent the summer away from their College home.

Everything You Need to Know to Start the School Year Off Right With the start of the 2022–23 academic year nearly here, the College of Charleston campus will soon be abuzz with new students just joining the Cougar family as well as returning students who have spent the summer away from their College home. Whether you’re embarking on your first year at CofC ...

Weeks of Welcome - College of Charleston

The Weeks of Welcome schedule is ready for YOU! Get involved in all of the campus wide excitement and tag us along the way!
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Weeks of Welcome - College of Charleston Weeks of Welcome

Model Students: Meet Six of CofC's Newest Students

This year, campus is welcoming over 2,200 first-year students and 500-plus transfer students. They come from as far away as Australia and as nearby as just down the street. Let’s take a moment to meet a few of them:

Model Students: Meet Six of CofC's Newest Students Every August, some 2,000-plus new students arrive in the Holy City to begin their studies at the College of Charleston. This year, the campus is welcoming over 2,200 first-year students and some 500-plus transfer students. They come from as far away as Australia and as nearby as just down the street...

Happy first day of classes ! 🐾 🎉

Happy first day of classes ! 🐾 🎉

Happy first day of classes ! 🐾 🎉

Tune in to our live stream at 11 a.m. to officially welcome our incoming Cougars to the College of Charleston! Go Cougars! 🐾🐾🐾
➡️ https://youtu.be/OGe5EBBX_W8

Everything You Need to Know to Start the School Year Off Right

Whether you’re embarking on your first year at CofC or settling in for your final year, starting the school year off right is essential. Here are helpful tips to stay healthy and stress free, getting around campus and finding a bite to eat. 👇

Everything You Need to Know to Start the School Year Off Right With the start of the 2022–23 academic year nearly here, the College of Charleston campus will soon be abuzz with new students just joining the Cougar family as well as returning students who have spent the summer away from their College home. Whether you’re embarking on your first year at CofC ...

CofC Faces to Know: Marcie Wiseman

Get to know Marcie! 👇

CofC Faces to Know: Marcie Wiseman Name: Marcie Wiseman Hometown: Ocala, Florida Education: Saint Leo University, B.S. in psychology; University of Florida, M.S. and Ph.D. in counseling psychology 2009. GO GATORS! Job title: Director of the Counseling Center How long have you worked at the College? 10 months What are your job respons...