Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University requires a minimum of 125 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, CHARLESTON SOUTHERN has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 35% of students who start college at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN graduate within six years.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: CHARLESTON SOUTHERN may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At CHARLESTON SOUTHERN?

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for CHARLESTON SOUTHERN.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with CHARLESTON SOUTHERN directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

When choosing a major, CHARLESTON SOUTHERN students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

---

Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston Southern University

---

Does CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ CHARLESTON SOUTHERN offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Have An Online Program?

✅ CHARLESTON SOUTHERN has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Offer AP Credit?

✅ CHARLESTON SOUTHERN offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Have An Honors Program?

✅ CHARLESTON SOUTHERN offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN.

Does CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Require Internships?

❌ CHARLESTON SOUTHERN studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

---

Additional Information About Charleston Southern University

---

Charleston Southern University Library

The main library on campus is the L. Mendel Rivers Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of South Carolina

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does CHARLESTON SOUTHERN have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

Keep Reading About CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

To learn more about CHARLESTON SOUTHERN, choose from the options below:

Overview

Student Life

Admissions

Tuition & Aid

See what others say about CHARLESTON SOUTHERN in the College Confidential forums.