Transfer applicants should complete a degree application and submit this along with the application fee and official transcripts from all colleges previously attended and coursework in progress.

Application Checklist

1. Submit online application and indicate the Transfer category. Be sure to apply by the posted application deadlines.
2. Pay application fee.
3. Request official transcripts from all previous college/university Registrar’s Office(s) be sent to College of Charleston Office of Admissions. A Transcript Request Form is located on our website.
4. Have official AP/IB/CLEP/Dantes scores sent to the Office of Admissions. We can accept scores on your official high school transcript or from the College Board.
5. An essay is not required of transfer applicants. If you wish to share information with the admissions committee, please use the Personal Statement section of the application.
6. Letters of Recommendation are not required. If you would like to submit this type of information, please have it sent via email and we will attach it to your application.
7. Request official high school transcripts and test scores if applicable.
8. Allow 3–4 four weeks for processing of a complete application. You may check your application status via CougarTrail.
9. You will receive written notification of your admission decision.
10. Send questions to transfer@cofc.edu or telephone 843.953.5670.
11. Accepted students will be asked to pay a tuition deposit to confirm their intention to enroll and to request campus housing.
12. Official transfer credit evaluations will be posted on CougarTrail upon completion.
13. New Student Programs will then mail Orientation information. This is when you will register for courses for your entry semester.

Declaration of Major
All new students are admitted to the College as undeclared majors. Students are eligible to complete an official Declaration of Major form in the appropriate academic department after completion of orientation and enrollment in coursework at the College of Charleston. You are encouraged to declare your major no later than completion of 45-60 hours of coursework in order to facilitate a timely progress towards degree completion.

Transfer Applicant Requirements
Minimum transfer applicant requirements for at least thirty hours of college-level coursework are:
      2.6 cumulative GPA for South Carolina residents
      3.0 cumulative GPA for out-of-state residents.
If you have earned less than 30 (45 quarter) semester hours at the time you submit your application you must also submit a secondary school transcript and the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) results and must also meet freshman admission standards.

Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions cycle. When we reach maximum enrollment for new students, applications may be returned with suggestions that the student apply for a future semester. We may hold a student's application until completion of current coursework to make an admission decision. These students are not guaranteed admission and a decision will only be rendered when final transcripts are received. All applicants must be qualified to return to the college last attended.

Application Time Line
Application for Fall: May 1
Application for Spring: December 1
Required: Application and Official Transcripts

Contact Us

Transfer and Adult Student Counselors

Melanie Fulton email

Mackenzie Chasteen email

Upstate Counselor
Laura Taylor - email

Contact a Transfer Student

Office of Admissions and Adult Student Services
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424-0001
843.953.5670 - phone
843.953.6322 - fax
transfer@cofc.edu - email