CSU Scholars Academy
Take College Classes In High School
Only $325 per course!
The Charleston Southern University Scholars Academy is a dual enrollment program for high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credit while still in high school. These classes are academically challenging and taught from a Christian perspective.
High school students who successfully complete a dual enrollment class will earn three credits toward their college degree. The more classes a student takes while in high school, the sooner he or she will complete college. Students may also apply the courses earned to the college of their choice, but students should contact the registrar of the college to assure application of credits.
Scholarship
- CSU Scholars Academy participants will be awarded a tuition discount of $325 for each course taken in the Scholars Academy (up to four courses, max $500)* during their freshman year at CSU.
*This discount is only available if the student enrolls as a full-time, undergraduate student at CSU following their high school graduation.
*If a student withdraws from a Scholars Academy course, they will no longer be eligible for the associated scholarship.
Format
- Courses are taught either online or in the traditional classroom setting on the CSU campus.
Courses Offered
- Courses are available in Art, Biology, Christian Studies, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, English, Health, History, Math, Music, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
Courses will vary each semester. To find the days and times for the courses listed below, go to MyCSUand select the ‘Academics’ tab then ‘Course Search’ to the right of the page.
FALL 2025
BIOL 110 Introductory Biological Science (Online)
BIOL 110L Introductory Biological Science Lab (Online)
BIOL 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIOL 210L Anatomy & Physiology Lab
CHST 112 Survey of the New Testament
CHST 121 Introductory Biblical Hebrew 1
CHST 131 Elementary Koine Greek 1
CHST 140 Introduction to Philosophy
CHST 220 Life and Letters of Paul
CSCI 210 Introduction to Computer Science Through Robotics (Online)
ENGL 111-01 Composition, Rhetoric, and Research (Online and In-Person)
ENGL 112 Composition with Introduction to Literature (Online and In-Person)
ENGL 202 Survey of American Literature
ENGL 204 Survey of British Literature 2
ENGL 250 Workplace and Technical Writing
HEAL 212 Disease Pathology and Medical Terminology
HIST 111 World Civilization 1
HIST 211 American History 1
LEAD 101
LEAD 202
LEAD 203
LEAD 304
MATH 105 Introduction to Mathematical Structures
MATH 111 College Algebra (Online and In-Person)
MATH 130 Precalculus
MATH 221 Calculus 1
MUSI 171 Music Appreciation
MUSI 173 Jazz Appreciation
MUSI 174 History of Rock Music
POLI 201 American National Government
SPAN 110 Spanish for Today’s World
SPAN 110L Hispanics in US Through Art and Music Lab
THEA 211 Introduction to Theatre
Cost
- $325 per 3-credit hour course. Financial aid is not available for the CSU Scholars Academy. Textbooks are included in the tuition cost. Payment for all courses are due before class begins.
Eligibility
- High school juniors and seniors with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA (4.0 scale) are eligible to apply.
PSAT/SAT/ACT/CLT scores are not required for admission, but are encouraged.
Orientation
NOTE: you must complete the application above and be accepted before you can complete orientation below!
Complete the steps through the link below before registering for classes. If you have any questions, either while you are going through the orientation or afterwards, contact the Admissions Office at 843-863-7050 or admissions@csuniv.edu. Each section holds important information about advising, registering for classes and academic support.