Graduate and College Transfer Program Students
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College (CGC)! We are excited that you are interested in furthering your education with us and hope you find the information on this page helpful as you navigate through the application process as an international student. We strive to provide quality service and assistance to international students in a civilian environment. Because our classes are offered in the evenings and online, we excel in providing a quality education that is tailored around our students’ professions, family and lifestyles.
Through teamwork, discipline and an intellectually challenging environment, The Graduate College educates and develops each of our students to be principled leaders in all walks of life. We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of all students and to providing a stimulating environment that is conducive to their personal growth. Feel free to explore this page to see our programs offered, tuition and course schedules for more information.
Also, be sure to visit the Office of Multicultural Student Services and International Studies webpage. They are committed to making social, cultural and educational transitions as smooth as possible for international student attending classes on campus.
Get Started Today…See How to Apply Below.
Application Procedures
For In-Person Programs
To be considered for admission as an international student, The Citadel must receive all required documentation. A completed degree equivalent to an American baccalaureate degree is required. Please follow the steps below:
- Application for Admission
- Complete the online application.
- Select “No” for “Are you a U.S. citizen?“
- Choose “Student Visa, Non-Citizen” for citizenship status.
- Complete the online application.
- Official Transcript Evaluation
- Transcripts must be officially evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and sent directly from that organization to The Citadel Graduate College office.
- English Proficiency Test
- All international applicants are required to submit an English Proficiency exam. Results must be sent to The Citadel Graduate College directly from testing agency. Choose one of the following tests:
- Applicants may be exempt from the English Proficiency Test requirement if they have completed at least two years of coursework with a 3.0 or higher GPA from an institution where English is the native language.
- International Immigration Supplement Form
- Complete the International Immigration Supplement Form.
- If admitted, international students must provide evidence of their ability to meet all financial obligations while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in classes.
- Note: Online students do not need to complete the Immigration Supplemental Form.
- Upload Copy of Passport
- Upload a copy of your passport. The I-20 needs to match your passport/ID exactly.