Welcome to the College of Charleston. We are glad you have chosen to attend the college. We recognize you have experience as a college student and hope this web page will help you in your transition to the College of Charleston.

The following are links to web pages and departments on campus that are helpful when selecting classes.

All entering students are considered undeclared when they enter the College of Charleston. Students must go to the academic department of their intended major to complete paperwork to officially declare their major.

CofC General Education Requirements

Academic Planning and Advising Center

Degree Worksheets - a resource for students to track their courses as they progress toward their selected major

Cougar Trail - the student information system that students use for a variety of services including registering for classes. If you have forgotten your password, please contact the admissions office at (843)953-5670.

Transfer Credit Information

All college transcripts and test scores should be sent by the credit-granting college/university or testing agency directly to

College of Charleston
Admissions Office 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424

As transcripts and scores arrive in the Admissions office, evaluations and awarding of credit occurs after an offer of admission. Coursework may be presented to faculty for review. You may receive requests for additional information such as syllabi and course descriptions. "Pending" notation indicates the Admissions Office has yet to receive your official or final transcript required to fully award credit.

It is important that you keep up with your current awards using Cougar Trail (www.cofc.edu) and the link titled Transfer Credits. You may not receive credit twice for the same course whether transfer credit, test scores or College of Charleston coursework. AP and IB scores usually arrive in mid-July of each year.

Questions regarding your academic plan should be addressed with your advisor.

If you do not see awarded credit that you are expecting and all of your documentation has been received in our office, please contact the Admissions Office at transfer@cofc.edu.

Additional transfer student information regarding transfer credits and other admissions questions can be found at the Office of Admissions transfer student website.

If you have questions regarding your transfer credits, please email the transcript evaluation coordinator at transfer@cofc.edu.

1. Log on to Cougar Trail
2. Select the Transfer Credit link under the Student Records heading at the bottom of the first column. The Transfer Credit page opens.
3. Select Undergraduate from the Level of Study drop-down box.
4. Select the Submit button.

Transfer credits are listed by awarding institution attended. The total credit awarded is listed at the bottom of these tables. Evaluations are only available on materials received by the College of Charleston. Please allow up to three weeks processing time.

AP and IB scores arrive at College of Charleston in mid July. We can accept AP scores from an official high school transcript.

Most of your questions can be answered by selecting the Transfer Credit Terminology and Recommendations link at the top of the Transfer Credit page on Cougar Trail.

If you still need assistance, contact transfer@cofc.edu with your questions.