Most adults attend college to prepare for a new career, upgrade present skills, take job-related courses, or to earn a degree. Adult students attend the same classes as other students. They may enroll full-time or part-time at CofC North or the main campus.

Adult Student Categories

Degree-Seeking
Most degree-seeking adult students enter with some college experience. You should meet requirements for and apply as a transfer student. Official transcripts must be provided.

If you have no prior college, but have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent, you may be required to enter as a non-degree student and complete placement tests.

Non-Degree-Seeking
Adult students (21 years of age or older) may apply under this status:

• To establish a current academic record
• To prepare for graduate and professional school
• For personal enrichment
• For career enhancement

Students are not eligible for Federal Financial Assistance in this admission status.

Pre-admission advising is available by contacting Adult Student Services at adu@cofc.edu or 953.5620.

Non-degree applicant Timeline:

Fall and Spring semesters : Apply no later than first day of classes
Grants and Scholarship Application Deadlines:
      July 1 for Fall, November 1 for Spring

Non-Degree Seeking Checklist:

• Submit the Non-Degree Application and $10.00 application fee
• College transcripts may be required to enroll in some courses for pre-requisite verification. Admissions will accept an unofficial transcript for non-degree students.
• Once your application has been approved and processed, you will receive information regarding registration for classes.
• Please contact Adult Student Services at 843-953-5620 if you would like to meet with an Adult Student advisor or need assistance with registration

• Graduate School
• CofC North
• Non-Degree Application
• Adult Student Grants and Scholarships
• Readmit Students