Transfer Students

The College of Charleston Honors College provides highly motivated students with the opportunities and challenges they are seeking to make the most of their college experience. Honors students benefit from small, discussion-based courses in a wide range of disciplines; early and frequent access to research, internship, and study away opportunities; personalized mentoring with an Honors faculty member; priority course registration; and a vibrant living-learning community.

In most cases, it will take transfer students at least six semesters to complete the Honors Curriculum regardless of what transfer credits are awarded. If you have any questions about whether or how to apply to the Honors College as a transfer student, please email honors@cofc.edu.

Ready to apply?

Honors Application Materials

Applicants must submit a supplemental statement of intent on their application to the College of Charleston. This statement should be 250-500 words and should cover why you believe you are a good fit for the Honors College, why you have decided to leave your current/previous school(s), and what you hope to gain from participating in the Honors College.

What We Look For

A cumulative college GPA of 3.4 or higher is required for consideration and a GPA above 3.8 is preferred. In reviewing applications to the Honors College, the admissions team considers your statement of intent alongside your transcript(s) and activities list.

Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: December 1

The Honors College provides a conditional admission decision on a rolling basis and will provide a final decision once we receive final grades from the most recent term you are enrolled in.