Take college classes while in high school

Only $275 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.

CSU Scholars Academy participants will be awarded a tuition discount of $125 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 following their high school graduation.

*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 beeligible for the associated scholarship.

Courses are taught either online or in the traditional classroom setting on the CSU campus.

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 MyCSU and select the ‘Academics’ tab then ‘Course Search’ to the right of the page.

Spring 2024

BIOL 110 40: Intro to Biological Science—2 seats

BIOL 110L 40: Intro to Biological Science Lab—2 seats

BIOL 210 41M: Human Anatomy & Physiology—2 seats

BIOL 210L 91: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab—2 seats

CHEM 110 03 Concepts of Chemistry—2 seats

CHST 111 04: Survey of the Old Testament—2 seats

CHST 111 10: Survey of the Old Testament—2 seats

CHST 112 01: Survey of the New Testament—2 seats

CHST 112 03: Survey of the New Testament—3 seats

CHST 140 01: Introduction to Philosophy—2 seats

CHST 140 02: Introduction to Philosophy—2 seats

CSCI 210 40: Introduction to Computer Science through Robotics—4 seats

CSCI 235 47 Procedural Programming—2 seats

ENGL 111 02: English Composition and Rhetoric—2 seats

ENGL 111 04: English Composition and Rhetoric—2 seats

ENGL 111 40A: English Composition and Rhetoric—2 seats

ENGL 112 03: Composition with an Introduction to Literature —2 seats

ENGL 112 10: Composition with an Introduction to Literature —2 seats

ENGL 112 40A: Composition with an Introduction to Literature —2 seats

ENGL 203 01 Survey of English Literature 1—2 seats

HEAL 101 01 Introduction to Public Health—2 seats

HEAL 201 01 Dimensions of Personal Health and Wellness—3 seats

HEAL 201 02 Dimensions of Personal Health and Wellness—3 seats

HEAL 205 01 Public Health Ethics and Research Methods—3 seats

HEAL 212 40 Disease Pathology and Medical Terminology—3 seats

HIST 111 01: World Civilization I—3 seats

HIST 212 01: American History I—3 seats

MATH 105 04: Introduction to Mathematical Structures—3 seats (Chair permission required; ddawson@csuniv.edu)

MATH 111 02: College Algebra—3 seats (Chair permission required; ddawson@csuniv.edu)

MATH 111 40: College Algebra—5 seats (Chair permission required; ddawson@csuniv.edu)

MATH 130 01: Precalculus—3 seats (Chair permission required; ddawson@csuniv.edu)

MATH 221 02: Calculus—3 seats (Chair permission required; ddawson@csuniv.edu)

MUSI 171 01: Music Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 171 02: Music Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 171 40: Music Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 171 401A: Music Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 171 401B: Music Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 171 401C: Music Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 171 402: Music Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 173 01 Jazz Appreciation— 3 seats

MUSI 173 40 Jazz Appreciation—3 seats

MUSI 174 01 History of Rock Music—3 seats

POLI 201 01: American National Government—3 seats

PSYC 110 03: General Psychology—10 seats

SPAN 110 03: Spanish for Today’s World I—2 seats

THEA 211 01: Introduction to Theater – 3 seats

Section codes

39 = online, synchronous
40 = online, 14 weeks, asynchronous
45, 46, 401, 402 = online, 7 weeks, asynchronous

Terminology
Synchronous – class is online, and students are required to login at the assigned class time each week
Asynchronous – class is online, and students are not required to login at a specific class time

$275 per 3-credit hour course. Financial aid is not available for the CSU Scholars Academy. Textbooks are not included in the tuition cost. Payment for all courses are due before class begins.

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.