UNIVERSITY TRANSFER: CERTIFICATE

STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE

The University Transfer certificate program is perfect for students interested in completing general education core courses as they prepare for university transfer. The elective credits provide academic flexibility. It’s perfect for traditional, non-traditional and dual enrollment students.

Courses include English, history, college math, and electives from computers and economics to government and psychology.

This 24-credit-hour certificate can be completed in as little as two full-time semesters. All of the courses required to complete this program may be transferred to any four-year public university or college in South Carolina as well as selected out-of-state universities. Think USC, Clemson, Winthrop, College of Charleston and more.

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UNIVERSITY TRANSFER: CERTIFICATE

What Transfers?

It’s best to check with the your future college/university (and preferably the specific program) to verify the transferability of any TCL course.

Want to know exactly what transfers? Visit the Student Records page and use the SCTrac tool to find a list of courses that transfer.

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EASY TRANSFER

Program courses transfer to many four-year colleges and universities in and out of state.

Quick Facts

SAVE TONS

Save thousands of dollars by completing your core courses at TCL.

GO ANYWHERE

Continue your studies in wide range of liberal arts majors.

ACCREDITATION

Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

PROGRAM COST

Tuition: 24 credits x $222 per credit = $5,328.

Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs about half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.

*Based on Fall 2024 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary; all subject to change.

FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Articulation and Transfer

Articulation and Transfer:

TCL participates in a statewide articulation agreement with South Carolina’s publicly supported colleges and universities. In addition to the courses included in the statewide agreement, many courses transfer from TCL to senior institutions both in and out-of-state. Students should check with institutions to which they are seeking admission to determine the particular courses and the exact number of credits that college/university may accept in transfer.

Publicly supported colleges/universities in South Carolina include but are not limited to The Citadel, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina – Columbia, University of South Carolina – Beaufort, University of South Carolina – Aiken, University of South Carolina – Upstate, Winthrop University. The most up-to-date information is available at www.sctrac.org.

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