Exploring Programs and Admission at the University of the Lowcountry

The University of the Lowcountry (TCL) is an institution focused on providing hands-on education for high-skilled, in-demand jobs. TCL's programs range from associate degrees to diplomas and certificates. A significant portion of TCL graduates, around 95 percent, find employment in their respective fields or continue their education, highlighting the college's effectiveness in preparing students for their future careers.

Academic Programs at TCL

TCL offers a variety of programs tailored to different career fields. These programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's job market. The college offers programs in some of the Lowcountry’s and the nation’s fastest-growing career fields. The variety of programs, small class sizes, and up-to-date technology give students the competitive edge in getting the job they want. Representatives from area businesses serve on TCL’s Advisory Committees to ensure that the College’s programs provide students with the skills that employers want.

Associate Degrees for Transfer

TCL’s two-year Associate of Arts and Science degrees are transferable in full to many four-year institutions in and out of the state - including Clemson, University of South Carolina and South Carolina State University. The College Transfer program is designed to provide students with the first two years of college or university work. Students in this program can earn an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree. It is important to note that students seeking guaranteed transfer of all credits to South Carolina publicly supported colleges be enrolled in the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science College Transfer program. TCL offers other associate degrees that will transfer wholly or in part to other college/universities, but only those designated as college transfer programs guarantee full transfer. A student entering TCL should work with his/her academic advisor to select appropriate courses to develop his/her program for transfer. All of the courses required to complete the two year AA/AS programs may be transferred to any four-year public university or college in South Carolina as well as selected out-of-state universities.

Transfer Agreements and Articulation

TCL participates in a statewide articulation agreement with South Carolina’s publicly supported colleges and universities. In addition to the courses included in the statewide agreement, many courses transfer from TCL to senior institutions both in and out-of-state. Publicly supported colleges/universities in South Carolina include but are not limited to The Citadel, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina - Columbia, University of South Carolina - Beaufort, University of South Carolina - Aiken, University of South Carolina - Upstate, Winthrop University.

Section 10-C of the South Carolina School-to-Work Transition Act (1994) stipulates that the Council of College and University Presidents and the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, operating through the Commission on Higher Education, will develop better articulation of associate and baccalaureate degree programs. To comply with this requirement, the Commission upon the advice of the Council of Presidents established a Transfer Articulation Policy Committee composed of four-year institutions’ vice presidents for academic affairs and the Associate Director for Instruction of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. Act 137 directs the Commission to adopt procedures for the transfer of courses from all two-year public to all four-year public institutions of higher education in South Carolina. Proposed procedures are listed below. The Statewide Articulation Agreement of 86 courses approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education for transfer from two- to four-year public institutions (See Appendix A in full document online at www.che.sc.gov) will be applicable to all public institutions, including two-year institutions and institutions within the same system. In instances where an institution does not have synonymous courses to ones on this list, it will identify comparable courses or course categories for acceptance of general education courses on the statewide list. Institutional procedures used to calculate student applicants’ GPAs for transfer admission. Coursework (individual courses, transfer blocks, statewide agreements) covered within these procedures will be transferable if the student has successful completion of the coursework with a “C” grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or above, but transfer of grades does not relieve the student of the obligation to meet any G.P.A.

Any student who has completed either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program at any public two-year South Carolina institution which contains within it the total coursework found in either the Arts/Social Sciences/Humanities Transfer Block or the Math/Science Transfer Block will automatically be entitled to junior-level status or its equivalent at whatever public senior institution to which the student might have been admitted. (Note: As agreed by the Committee on Academic Affairs, junior status applies only to campus activities such as priority order for registration for courses, residence hall assignments, parking, athletic event tickets, etc. The policy paper entitled State Policy on Transfer and Articulation, as amended to reflect changes in the numbers of transfer blocks and other Commission action since July 6, 1995, is hereby adopted as the statewide policy for institutional good practice in the sending and receiving of all course credits to be transferred. All claims from any public two- or four-year institution challenging the effective preparation of any other public institution’s coursework for transfer purposes will be evaluated and appropriate measures will be taken to reassure that the quality of the coursework has been reviewed and approved on a timely basis by sending and receiving institutions alike. The staff of the Commission on Higher Education will print and distribute copies of these Procedures upon their acceptance by the Commission. (As an electronic counseling guide, this computerized, on-line instrument will allow students and advisors to access all degree requirements for every major at every public four-year institution in South Carolina. Adopt common course titles and descriptions for common freshman and sophomore courses of the technical colleges, two-year regional campuses of the University of South Carolina, and the senior institutions. (A common course numbering system and common course titles and descriptions for lower-division coursework at all public institutions in the state can help reduce confusion among students about the equivalency of their two-year coursework with lower-division coursework at the four-year level. To this end, a common system leaves no doubt about the comparability of content, credit, and purpose among the lower-division courses at all public colleges and universities in South Carolina. Course equivalency information listing all courses accepted from each institution in the state (including the 86 courses in the Statewide Articulation Agreement) and their respective course equivalencies - including courses in the “free elective” category) will be made available on www.SCTRAC.org. This course equivalency information will be updated as equivalencies are added or changed and will be reviewed annually for accuracy. Additionally, articulation agreements between public South Carolina institutions of higher education will be made available on www.SCTRAC.org, will be updated as articulation agreements are added or changed, and will be reviewed annually for accuracy.

Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

TCL offers degree, diploma and certificate programs. The curriculum requirements for each program and descriptions of required and elective courses may be found in the following pages of this catalog. Course information for TCL programs is updated annually. The most current information is available at the Admissions Office or the Academic Division offering a particular program. Students admitted to the College and those who maintain continuous enrollment in a selected program of study may expect to complete programs as stated in the College catalog at the time of their admission for a period of six years, as long as the program is offered. A student who must reapply for admission enters the College under the catalog published at the time of readmission.

Humanities Electives

Approved Humanities Electives:

ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation
ART 105 - Film as Art
ENG 201 - American Literature I
ENG 202 - American Literature II
ENG 203 - American Literature Survey
ENG 205 - English Literature I
ENG 206 - English Literature II
ENG 208 - World Literature I
ENG 209 - World Literature II
ENG 214 - Fiction
ENG 218 - Drama
ENG 222 - Poetry
ENG 230 - Women in Literature
ENG 236 - African American Literature
HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1689
HIS 102 - Western Civilization Post 1689
HIS 201 - American History: Discovery to 1877
HIS 202 - American History: 1877 to Present
MUS 105 - Music Appreciation
PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 106 - Logic II Inductive Reasoning - This course is no longer offered at TCL. Students will receive credit for this course as a transfer course from another college.
PHI 110 - Ethics
PHI 115 - Contemporary Moral Issues - This course is no longer offered at TCL. Students will receive credit for this course as a transfer course from another college.
SPC 210 - Oral Interpretation of Literature - This course is no longer offered at TCL.

Admission Requirements and Student Types

TCL caters to a diverse range of students, each with specific admission requirements. Understanding these categories can help prospective students navigate the application process more effectively.

New Students

You are a new student if you are attending TCL for the first time, have not attended any other college, and want to enroll in a curriculum program to pursue an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate.

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Readmit Applicants

Have you attended TCL in the past but been out for three semesters or longer? That makes you a readmit applicant!

Transfer Students

You are a transfer in student if you will be attending TCL for the first time but have attended another college before.

Transient Students

You are a transient student if you are currently pursuing a degree at another institution and planning to enroll at TCL to take classes toward your degree. Students are not eligible to receive financial aid at more than one institution for any one term.

Military, Dependents, and Veterans

All military, dependents, and veterans can start by completing the TCL admissions application.

Undecided Students

You are an undecided student if you have not chosen an academic program at TCL or are not sure if you want to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate. TCL’s Admissions Counselors can help you choose a program of study or advise you towards a career goal.

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International Students

An international student is an individual who would like to enroll at TCL on an F-1 Visa and who is not an immigrant (permanent resident), undocumented immigrant, or refugee.

Senior Citizens

Senior citizens (60 years or older) who have been a legal resident of South Carolina for at least 12 months may be eligible to attend classes tuition free on a space-available basis. Senior citizens are responsible for paying all other fees and costs associated with course. You will need to submit an admissions application and then complete your registration with your faculty advisor. After registration, applicants must submit a Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver and proof of eligibility to have the waiver applied.

Financial Assistance

A comprehensive financial assistance program puts college within reach of any student who desires an education. Students using financial aid funds to pay for courses must take courses only in their program of study. government, states, colleges and other organizations use to award financial aid. Zero Tuition Could Be Yours!

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