Academic Advising & Planning Center
The Academic Advising and Planning Center (AAPC) assists undergraduate students in developing an academic plan that encompasses all aspects of a student's academic career, including identification of personal and career goals and appropriate strategies for attaining them.
All advisors in the Academic Advising and Planning Center are active members of NACADA, the National ACademic ADvising Association.
News & Events
- May 28, 2009
Advising Tip of the Month: June & July 2009
Welcome New Students!
The Academic Advising & Planning Center would like to extend a warm welcome all incoming students! Make sure you are prepared for your Orientation advising appointment by visiting our website (advising.cofc.edu) and clicking on Getting the Most Out of Your Orientation Advising Appointment We look forward to meeting you at Orientation!
- April 28, 2009
Advising Tip of the Month: May 2009CREDIT FOR COURSES AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION
Thinking about taking some summer courses at home? Worried about whether or not the credits will transfer to the College of Charleston? Not sure how they will be credited? Here are instructions to find out!
A degree candidate at the College of Charleston who wishes to receive College of Charleston credit for courses at another institution must submit the Coursework Elsewhere form to the Registrar’s Office (located on the second floor of the Lightsey Center). Click on this link for a copy of the Coursework Elsewhere form: Coursework Elsewhere Form Remember: To use the Coursework Elsewhere form you must have 87 hours or less (Hours Earned + Currently Enrolled Hours + Requested Hours must = < 87 hours). Rising seniors ( > 87 hours) must complete the Senior Year Petition: Senior Petition Form
Official permission to take coursework elsewhere is reflected via Cougar Trail through the Transfer Credit link.
If you are required to submit proof of permission (transient permission) in order to register at another institution as a transient student, submit the Transient Permission letter: Transient Permission Letter and attach a printed copy of your approved transfer credit on Cougar Trail.
For more information on transferring courses, including of list of transferable courses from two year SC schools, please see the Registrar’s website: http://www.cofc.edu/~register/courseinfo_transfercredits.htm .
- March 18, 2009
How to Choose a Major Workshop: NEW LOCATION
- March 16, 2009
Art Matters: Student Art ExhibitPlease join us! Friday, March 20th from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. DJ, snacks and beverages! FREE
- February 27, 2009
Time to Plan for Fall 2009 RegistrationPlease call our office at (843) 953-5981 to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit our Getting the Most Out of Your Advising Appointment page to make sure you are prepared for your appointment.
