Deadlines
You should pay close attention to application deadlines so you don't miss anything. If you have questions about the application deadlines, please reach out to admissions.
| Application Plan |
2024 Application Deadline |
Approximate Decision Release |
Enroll By |
| *Early Decision #1 | November 1 | December 1 | January 5 |
|
Early Action
|
November 1
|
December 1
For S.C. high school applicants
Including S.C. Honors College applicants December 15
For non-S.C. high school applicants
Including Honors College applicants |
May 1
May 1
|
| *Early Decision #2 | January 15 | March 1 | March 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | March 1 | May 1 |
*If you are admitted Early Decision, you will definitely enroll in the College of Charleston and withdraw all other applications.
Early decision is a binding commitment to enroll at the College of Charleston in the following fall if admitted. If the College of Charleston is your first choice, and you won't use scholarships and financial aid as a primary factor for deciding which school is the best fit for you–then early decision is the best choice for you!
You may apply to other schools but may only apply to one school through a binding early decision process. If accepted for early decision, you agree to withdraw all applications from any other colleges to which you applied.
Transfer applicants and students considering a gap-year are not eligible for early decision.
Early action is non-binding and provides you with your admission decision early.
Students who wish to receive first consideration for the Honors College should submit their application by November 1.
Apply by: May 1
You must submit your enrollment deposit by May 1. On-campus housing is guaranteed if you've paid your enrollment and housing deposits, as well as completed the housing application by May 1.
Apply by: November 15
For consideration for the spring semester, your application for admission and supplementary materials must be submitted online, emailed, or postmarked by November 15.
For those admitted students seeking housing, an enrollment deposit and housing application should be submitted as soon as possible thereafter. On-campus housing for spring semester is offered if space is available.