Deadlines
Freshmen Deadlines and Decision Dates
Early Notification Deadline
November 1: Your application and all materials must be submitted online, e-mailed, or postmarked by this date.
We will notify you of our admission decision in late December.
Early notification is non-binding. That means you have until May 1 to decide whether or not you want to enroll. Advantages: You'll know early in the process whether you've been accepted; we'll know that you are very interested in attending the College of Charleston. However, if you think you can significantly improve your grades or test scores in the first semester of your senior year, you should wait until the regular notification period to apply.
Merit Scholarship Deadline
December 1: If you want to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, your application and all materials must be submitted online, e-mailed or postmarked by this date. Grades, test scores or other talents determine eligibility for merit-based scholarships.
We will notify you of our admission decision by April 1. Scholarships are usually awarded in February and March.
Regular Notification Priority Deadline
February 1: Your application must be submitted online, e-mailed or postmarked by this date. **We have extended our Regular Notification Deadline for Fall 2013 Freshmen online applications to midnight (PST), Monday, February 4th. Test Scores, Official Transcripts and other materials should be sent or postmarked by February 22nd.**
We will notify you of our admission decision no later than April 1.
After February 4: We will continue to accept online applications after February 4, but we will make admissions decisions on a space-available basis. Priority will be given to applicants who apply on or before that date. Remember to also submit official test scores and transcripts in order to complete your application.
Enrollment and Housing Deposit Deadline
May 1: Your deposit must be received or postmarked by this date.
This will confirm your enrollment at the College. If you've paid your tuition deposit and your housing deposit and completed your housing application by May 1, you will be guaranteed on-campus housing.
Spring semester
November 1: Your application and all materials must be submitted online, e-mailed, or postmarked by this date.
Decisions will be made and notifications sent out on a rolling basis.
