Admissions
Admissions at Carolina
Each year, thousands of student - just like you - find their purpose and way to greater success at Carolina Arts & Science College.
Apply
Fill out the form, add all the necessary documents and wait for their review.
Inquire
Download a special form to fill out. Sign it and send it us back for further consideration.
— Graduate Admissions
Before you apply to Carolina, review what’s required to be enrolled to one of our graduate programs:
● A completed application for graduate admission.● Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.● Two professional letters of recommendation.● Completed Field Supervisor Form.● Completed Letter of Agreement.● GRE or MAT exam scores.
Submission of documents
Applications will not be reviewed until all of the necessary documents are submitted. We may contact applicants and ask them to come in for an individual interview.
Deadlines
Applications may be submitted at any time. Carolina accepts students on a rolling admission basis for the 3 terms per year.
MBA Applicants Only
MBA applicants are required also to write and submit a 400–600-word essay describing the business venture the student will develop and work on during the study.
— Transfer Students
As a transfer student at Carolina Arts & Science College, you can earn your associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree really fast. Our accelerated programs and flexible credit transfer policy make transferring here simple:
● Apply and enroll in any of our 3 semesters.● Transfer up to 12 credits toward your associate degree, up to 90 credits for bachelor’s degree work—and up to 6 credits for graduate programs. ● Articulation agreements with several community and private colleges make the transfer experience seamless.● Up to $8000 in Scholarships and financial aid available.
Transfer Admission to Carolina College is based on the strength of your post-secondary record(s).
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by deadline date of February 1st for Fall semester and by deadline date of September 15th for Spring semester.
International Students
Make Columbia, South Carolina your new home and join the community.
— Accelerated Programs
Earn an associate degree in 1 year and 4 months, a bachelor’s degree in 2 years and 8 months, and a master’s degree in as little as one year.
— Caring Staff
Caring faculty and staff always help international students. You will have your own personal advisor. Also, you can benefit from small class sizes.
— Welcoming Environment
Get access to cultural, sports and entertainment centers in Columbia. Apply for special scholarships—up to $6,800—available to all international students.
Admission Decision
If you have more questions about admissions, participate in a Carolina Webinar Information Session.
We make the application process and your transition to college simple whether you’re a busy working professional, a graduating high school senior, or an international student.
Please note that we send out admission decisions by regular mail and email. All Carolina admissions decisions are sent via email under the subject line “Your Admission Decision from Carolina”.
Check your email regularly. It's better to add this email address to your white list, in this case, the decision will not end up in your junk or spam folder. However, due to different options of online security, we recommend that you check both your inbox and junk mail folders just to be sure. Your admission decision will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. Plus, we will definitely send it by regular mail.
In response to COVID-19, all Summer 2022 programs and courses being offered will be conducted remotely.
Students who already have a baccalaureate degree from an institution, and who want to gain a second degree, must apply to Carolina as transfer students.
If accepted, a second-degree student should complete a minimum of 40 credits at Carolina, in addition to the General Education Requirements. Applicants from regionally accredited senior colleges are exempt from all skills tests and General Education Requirements.