{"id":107,"date":"2022-05-06T10:05:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T14:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/college-transfer-program\/?page_id=107"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:49:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:49:35","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/degree-completion\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Degree Completion FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-degree-completion-frequently-asked-questions\">Degree Completion Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are FAQs for the Degree Completion Programs at The Citadel. Questions and answers are organized by topic. If you still have questions about The Citadel Degree Completion Programs, please contact our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-application-process\">The Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Do I need to submit ACT\/SAT scores?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Do I need letters of recommendation?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Does a transcript need to be official for evaluation?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Yes, all transcripts must be official. They need to come directly from the institution in a sealed envelope. Transcripts issued to the student are not considered official.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Do I need to send transcripts from all educational institutions attended and at what point are credits too old to transfer?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Yes, we need all transcripts. Transfer credits are reviewed on an individual basis by the respective department of intended study to consider if the course qualifies for transfer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Can I apply directly to The Citadel or do I need to go through my partnering technical college of choice?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>If you have not completed any college-level courses, we recommend that you first apply to the technical college and take foundational courses in Math, English and Science. Ideally, you will complete all general education requirements at the technical college and then transfer to The Citadel to complete your degree. However, some departments, such as Business and Criminal Justice, allow students to take courses simultaneously at both campuses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Will my GPA transfer for courses or just the credit hours?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Courses will count for transfer credit ONLY.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/college-transfer-program\/applying\/\"><strong>Applying to the Degree Completion Programs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-classes\">Classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Must general education courses be completed at one of The Citadel&#8217;s partnering technical colleges or can they be completed at another institution?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>General education classes may be taken at another institution, but classes are subject to approval by the Registrar. Therefore, transcripts must be sent for evaluation. Once they are evaluated, the Registrar will let the student know which classes are accepted for transfer credit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Can I complete any of my general education courses at The Citadel?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Yes, during Maymester and summer school ONLY, general education courses are open to all students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Do I need to complete all general education courses before I can begin taking upper-level classes at The Citadel?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>For the Engineering and Nursing programs, yes. For the Business, Political Science, Intelligence, Social Studies Education and Criminal Justice programs, students can take courses simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Are there classes available during the day?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>No, the classes are evening and online only EXCEPT in Maymester and summer school. The current schedule is available on the university website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tuition\">Tuition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Are there scholarships available for evening undergraduate students?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Yes, but they are limited. Please refer to the Financial Aid Office at The Citadel for any tuition and scholarship related questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">How will financial aid be distributed if I am taking classes at both colleges (institution on record)?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Please refer to the Financial Aid Office at The Citadel for any tuition and scholarship related questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miscellaneous-faqs\">Miscellaneous FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">At which institution will my advisor be if I am taking classes at both a technical college and The Citadel?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The student will have an advisor at each institution, but they will work together to help make your transition as seamless as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Will my diploma be different than the Corps of Cadets undergraduate program?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Yes, the diploma for Evening Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) is different from what cadets receive. All evening undergraduate students participate in The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) commencement exercises.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Do I need to complete my degree in a designated number of years, and if so, how many?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students are given a six year limit to complete their degrees. If an extension is needed, it can be requested at that time through the Registrar&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-citadel-navy-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-our-office\">Contact Our Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, please contact our office at (843) 953-5089 or transfer@citadel.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Degree Completion Frequently Asked Questions Below are FAQs for the Degree Completion Programs at The Citadel. Questions and answers are organized by topic. 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