Future International Students

International freshman applicants who have completed or will soon complete high school, and have not taken any additional classes outside of high school, should complete the following for admission to Coastal Carolina University.

STEP 1: Apply ONLINE or through COMMON APP. 

Click here to apply as a FRESHMAN and pay the application fee.

STEP 2: Request Secondary School Transcripts.

Request that your current school send official academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic coursework to CCU. There are two ways to get these documents.

1. Enter the school information in the application. An email is sent to the school to request the documents.  The school can upload the documents using the link in that email. When the school submits the documents, they will be added to the application.
2. Contact the school and ask them to email the documents to internationaladmissions@coastal.edu. 

Official documents should be submitted in the original language(s) AND with an official English translation if not in English. If you need assistance translating your documents, resources can be found at American Translators Association. 

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STEP 3: Meet English Proficiency Guidelines and Request Test Scores.

I am from an approved English-speaking country OR I have attended high school in the US for at least two years. To complete my application... 

SAT and ACT test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to Coastal Carolina University. The institutional code for the SAT is 5837 and for the ACT is 3843. 

If you choose to exclude test scores, you may apply as Test Optional. You may be asked to submit additional information to support your application, such as letters of recommendation, and an essay or personal statement. You are encouraged to submit these documents with your application.

I am from an international secondary school. To complete my application... 

Be sure to check the list of acceptable English Proficiency tests and grades. Test scores or English courses meeting guidelines for proficiency should be sent directly from the testing agency or the school to Coastal Carolina University.

The institutional code for the TOEFL is 5837. When taking the IELTS or DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST, request that Coastal Carolina University receive your scores. Scores must be within two years of the application date.

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STEP 4: Make Sure to Submit All Required Documents

Make sure to check your email and your application portal on a regular basis. Items like a copy of your passport can be uploaded directly to your application. 

International Transfer Admissions Process

Transfer applicants to Coastal Carolina University are students who are or were enrolled in an accredited, institution after completion of secondary school. 

Step 1: Apply ONLINE.

Click here to apply as a TRANSFER and pay the application fee.

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Step 2: Request Post-Secondary Transcripts.

Request that all post-secondary institutions you attended following high school send transcripts and any diplomas or certificates to internationaladmissions@coastal.edu. 

Official documents should be submitted in the original language(s) AND with an official English translation if not in English. If you need assistance translating your documents, resources can be found at American Translators Association. 

ALL international transcripts should be evaluated by an external credential evaluation company. Please request a course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation. Coastal Carolina University will accept evaluations from ANY NACES or AICE member agency. We do not recommend any one evaluation company over another. 

The following companies offer special pricing for Coastal Carolina University applicants.

IEE - International Education Evaluation

JS&A - Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants

Scholaro

SpanTran

Students who have completed fewer than 24 transferable credit hours should also request their secondary school send transcripts in their native language with an English translation if not in English to internationaladmissions@coastal.edu. 

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Step 3: Meet English Proficiency Guidelines and Request Test Scores.

I am from an approved, English-speaking country and attended post-secondary school in an approved, English-speaking country. To complete my application...

I do not need to provide any additional English Proficiency test scores. 

I have attended post-secondary school in the US. To complete my application... 

I must have at least a "C-" in a transferrable English composition course equivalent to 3 credit hours AND at least a total of 24 transferrable credit hours.

I have attended only international post-secondary institutions. To complete my application...

Be sure to check the list of test scores or English courses meeting guidelines for proficiency should be sent directly from the testing agency or the school to Coastal Carolina University

The institutional code for the TOEFL is 5837. When taking the IELTS or DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST, request that Coastal Carolina University receive your scores. Scores must be within two years of the application date.

Scores must be within within two years of the application date.

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Step 4: Make Sure to Submit All Required Documents

Make sure to check your email and your application portal on a regular basis. Items like a copy of your passport can be uploaded directly to your application.

To meet English Proficiency WITHOUT submitting a test score, you must have 3 credit hours of English Composition with a “C” letter grade or higher;

AND

a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 at your current institution;

AND

a minimum of 24 transferrable credits of course work from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university OR from an accredited higher education institution located in the approved list of English-speaking countries. (see below) 

International Graduate Admissions Process

International Graduate applicants have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent at an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their country.

Step 1: Review your academic department’s admission deadlines and requirements.

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Step 2: Apply Online and pay the application fee.

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Step 3: Request post-secondary transcripts required by your program.

Request that all post-secondary institutions you attended AFTER high school email transcripts and any diplomas or certificates to internationaladmissions@coastal.edu.

Official documents should be submitted in the original language(s) AND with an official English translation if not in English. If you need assistance translating your documents, resources can be found at American Translators Association. 

ALL international transcripts should be evaluated by an external credential evaluation company. Please request a course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation. Coastal Carolina University will accept evaluations from ANY NACES or AICE member agency. We do not recommend any one evaluation company over another. 

The following companies offer special pricing for Coastal Carolina University applicants.

IEE - International Education Evaluation

JS&A - Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants

Scholaro

SpanTran

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Step 4: Meet English Proficiency Guidelines.

I am from an approved, English-speaking country and attended post-secondary school in an approved, English-speaking country. To complete my application...

I do not need to provide any additional English Proficiency test scores. 

I have attended post-secondary school in the US. To complete my application... 

I must have at least a "C" in a transferrable English composition course equivalent to 3 credit hours AND at least a total of 24 transferrable credit hours.

I have attended only international post-secondary institutions. To complete my application...

English test scores meeting guidelines for proficiency should be sent directly to Coastal Carolina University from the testing agency or the school.

The institutional code for the TOEFL is 5837. When taking the IELTS or DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST, request that Coastal Carolina University receive your scores. Scores must be within two years of the application date.

When you fill out the graduate application, you will be asked which test you took and the date taken. If you have not completed the test when you apply, you will have the opportunity to provide this information later.

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Step 5: Submit required test scores.

If the program you are applying to requires a standardized test, such as the GRE, GMAT, or MAT, official test scores must be received directly from the appropriate testing service. Coastal Carolina University's institutional code is 5837. On the graduate application, you will be asked to provide the name of the test and the date taken. If you have not yet taken the test, you can indicate that on the application.

Institutions can send official transcripts via regular mail to:

College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Coastal Carolina University

P.O. Box 261954

Conway, SC 29526

Institutions can send official electronic transcripts via email to:

graduate@coastal.edu

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Step 6: Provide other supporting documents.

Supporting documents such as resumes, goal statements or writing samples can be uploaded during the application process. All common file formats are allowed (e.g., doc., docx., and pdf.). Once you've submitted your application, you can upload additional documents later, if desired. An automated email will provide instructions for you to upload to a secure site. If you have questions about sending supporting documents, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at +1-843-349-2394 or graduate@coastal.edu.

Please DO NOT send supporting documents to this email. It is for questions only.

Official transcripts are required to complete your application. For a transcript to be accepted as official, it must be sent directly to CCU by the issuing institution in either a sealed, unopened envelope, or via email. In all cases, the record must be an official copy bearing an original stamp or seal by a school official. If the original transcript is not in English, students should also include a literal translation either certified by the academic institution as being complete and correct; OR sent directly to CCU by the translator or translation service through the web portal found above.  

Photocopies, scans, or faxes are not considered official. Transcripts sent to CCU directly from a student are not considered official. 

You are also encouraged to send Letters of Recommendation and Personal Statements to be considered with your application. 

The best way to send transcripts is to have your school official email the documents in one pdf to:

internationaladmissions@coastal.edu 

• Institutions can also mail an official transcript to: 

Coastal Carolina University
Center for Global Engagement
ATTN: International Admissions
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054

• Schools within the US can send official transcripts electronically through one of the following secured services. If the service asks you to provide an email address, please use: internationaladmissions@coastal.edu.

We accept secure PDF transcripts from:

• National Student Clearinghouse
• Parchment Exchange
• SENDedu
• Credentials eScrip-Safe
• Scribbles Software

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All Transfer students who have attended post-secondary educational international institutions, colleges, or universities outside the U.S, are required to submit original transcripts AND a professional, credential evaluation of all work completed with a course-by-course with GPA report. If the evaluation includes original transcripts, no second transcript from the school is required.

Coastal Carolina University will accept evaluations from ANY NACES or AICE member agency. For Spantran evaluations and special pricing, use this FORM. For Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants (JS&A) evaluations and special pricing, use this FORM. 

• Botswana
• Cameroon
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Malawi
• Mauritius
• Namibia
• Nigeria
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• Swaziland
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bermuda
• British Virgin Islands
• Canada (except Quebec)
• Dominica
• Grand Cayman Islands
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Jamaica
• Montserrat
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• St. Lucia
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• United States (except Puerto Rico)

• Philippines
• Singapore

• Gibraltar
• Irish Republic
• Malta
• United Kingdom
  • England
  • Northern Island
  • Scotland
  • Wales

• Australia
• Fiji
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Solomon Islands
• Tonga
• Vanuatu

21 on the English and Reading portion with a minimum composite score of 21

Scores must be received directly from ACT. Coastal Carolina University's institutional code is 3843. 

Grade A - E

Level of C1 or higher

Level of C1 or higher

C or higher

Duolingo English Test 

95 (undergraduate) 100 (graduate)

FOR Global Achievement Pathway Program (Currently Not Offered)

70 - 94: Coastal level (one semester of English support and CCU coursework)

50 - 69: Teal level (two semesters of English support and CCU coursework) 

Duolingo Test

The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with [Coastal Carolina University-International Admissions: internationaladmissions@coastal.edu ] when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session. Duolingo Test Results are only valid for two (2) years from the test date per Duolingo guidelines.

Certificate of Completion of Level 110 (undergraduate) or Level 112 (graduate)

of the English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP)

C or higher on English OR General Certificate of Education “O” level in English language.

1140 or above

4 on Higher Level English A1 or A2

6.0 with no sub-score lower than 5.0 (undergraduate) 6.5 (graduate)

FOR Global Achievement Pathway Program (Currently Not Offered)

4.5 - 6.0: Coastal level (one semester of English support and CCU coursework)

3.5 - 4.5: Teal level (two semesters of English support and CCU coursework) 

There is no institutional code for the IELTS examination. 

Minimum score of 74

Minimum score of 51

550 on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion with a minimum combined score of 1070

SAT scores must be received directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). Coastal Carolina University's ETS institutional code is 5837.

iBT (Internet Based TOEFL): 71 (undergraduate) 79 (graduate)

FOR Global Achievement Pathway Program (Currently Not Offered)

49 - 70: Coastal level (one semester of English support and CCU coursework)

40 - 48: Teal level (two semesters of English support and CCU coursework) 

pBT (Paper Based TOEFL): 527

TOEFL scores must be received directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). Coastal Carolina University's ETS institutional code is 5837.

Score of 645

Passing score and degree of program completion from high school.