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The  primarily serves non-traditional (adult, 21+) students. Admission requirements will vary by degree program.

Are you a student at a South Carolina technical college? Learn more about our EPIC Scholars Program.

Program Prerequisites

Eligible Applicants

Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) applicants must:

  • Be at least 21 years old OR hold an associate's degree
  • Have earned a high school diploma (or its equivalent)

Recommended Foundational Coursework

We recommend that prospective students have completed at least 30 credit hours of coursework in the following:

Oral and Written Communication (6-7 credit hours)

  • English Composition (ENGL 101, 102, OR 110)
  • Public Speaking (COMM 104 or equivalent)

Humanities and Fine Arts (6 credit hours)

  • Art History/Music App/Theatre/Philosophy/Religious Studies/Ethics/Literature (Choose two courses from two different disciplines within the approved general education humanities.)

History (3 credit hours)

  • History-U.S./European/World (choose one) We suggest HIST 201 OR 202.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credit hours)

  • Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Political Science/Economics or Geography (Choose two courses from two different disciplines within the approved general education social science subject at any level.) We suggest ANTH 101, ECON 200, SOCY 102 OR POLI 101.

Natural Science/Mathematics (12 credit hours)

  • Chemistry/Physics/Biology/Astronomy or Geology (choose one subject - lab not required)
  • Statistics (MATH 104 or MATH 250)
  • One additional MATH course
  • An additional 3 credit hours to be fulfilled by an additional math (MATH 110 or higher), natural science, personal finance, or logic course (PHIL120).

NOTE: An A.A./A.S. from a South Carolina technical college meets all of the above program prerequisites.

Our most successful students complete these courses prior to admission. However, opportunities are available for students to complete these courses after admission.

Special Admission Opportunities

Learn more about eligibility and benefits for the following groups:
  • S.C. Technical College Graduates

    Streamline your path to a four-year degree!

    If you graduated with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a , you are guaranteed to receive a minimum of 60 transfer credit hours and junior class status. You may also waive all program prerequisites for declaration of the Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) degree.

    Associate Degree recipients are also eligible for a Transfer Merit Scholarship.

  • Military and Veteran Students

    Military Credits

    The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø accepts military credits. You may earn up to 66 transfer credits from your Joint Services Transcript (JST) or up to 60 credit hours from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript. Students admitted or readmitted will have their JST evaluated for potential transfer credit.

    Want to learn even more about military credits and applying to the BPS program? Email our admissions team with questions. 

    DSST

    The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø also accepts DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) credit.

    Subject matter covered by DSST includes Mathematics, Social Sciences, Business, Physical Science, Technology and Humanities.

    As an adult student, it’s a little bit easier for me to make excuses for why I can’t come to class. The BPS has removed all excuses as to why a veteran student – or a parent, a mother, a father – cannot come to class and get that next-level education. - Terry Davis '20

How to Apply

Applying to the Bachelor of Professional Studies program can be done entirely online!

  • Choose the Bachelor of Professional Studies Application.
  • Upload unofficial transcripts from all previous colleges to expedite application processing.
  • Start in one of six terms per year.
  • No application fee required.

Have questions?  with a program advisor.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

See table below for details on our upcoming start dates and deadlines.

Start Dates by Term Application Deadline Deposit Deadline Orientation Opens
Fall II - October 9, 2025 September 1, 2025 September 15, 2025 June 1, 2025
Spring I - Jan 7, 2026 December 1, 2025 December 15, 2025 November 1, 2025
Spring II - March 9, 2026 February 1, 2026 February 15, 2026 November 1, 2025
Summer I - June 1, 2026 May 1, 2026 May 15, 2026 April 1, 2026
Summer II - July 6, 2026 May 15, 2026 June 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

Need Assistance?

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Bachelor of Professional Studies team with any questions about eligibility, coursework preparation or the application process.

  • Attend one of our upcoming .
  • Email us at bps@cofc.edu.
  •  with an advisor.