Your best is within reach at CSU.

You will learn to think broadly and deeply about ideas, to engage biblical truths that ignite your curiosity, and to ask questions of the world and yourself – all aimed at preparing you to discover your purpose and achieve success in living it out. At Charleston Southern University, your purpose is our mission.

Charleston

there’s no other
city like it

In the heart of the Lowcountry, Charleston has it all – great food, beautiful beaches and a booming economy.

About CSU

A student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 offers access to professors you can’t get at a larger university.

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Our vision: To be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.

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Build new skills, professional contacts and your resume through internships in CSU's ELI program.

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There’s no better time to take your first step with CSU.

The atmosphere here at CSU is unlike any other place I've ever been, it feels like one big family.

Josh Bridges,Class of 2023
Josh Bridges, CSU student

A servant-minded campus.

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Students eligible for $1000 after campus visit

Prospective students have an opportunity to receive $1,000 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher educ…

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New provost chosen for CSU

New provost chosen for CSU

Charleston Southern University has selected Dr. Michael Wilder as its new provost and vi…

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Hal Adams honors lessons learned from business professor  

A project completed for the late Dr. Royce Breland’s business class in the late 1960s le…

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Faith integration: C.S. Lewis Institute book group at CSU

Faith integration: C.S. Lewis Institute book group at CSU

“All art is about the presence or absence of God in someone’s life, about how our live…

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Upcoming Events

Mar
25

Spring Formal

7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Mar
29

Chapel – Dr. John Avant

Lightsey Chapel 11:00 am-11:50 am
Mar
30

Spring Show: Guys and Dolls

Lightsey Chapel 7:30 pm-9:30 pm

Elevate Worship

Lightsey Chapel 8:00 pm-9:00 pm

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