92% of graduates succeeded in finding jobs or continuing and higher education according to Niche
20,000+ network of alumni to connect and find job opportunities. Almost 80% of students at Charleston Southern University (CSU) feel that the Career Center is helpful in job searching and career guide.
Updated Job Board: CSU featured an update job board on the schools’ website for students to find internships and full-time job opportunities in Charleston/South Carolina region.
BucCareer Network: where the career center posts internship position from local, national and international organizations. This is also where businesses post and update internship positions and their status on a daily basis.
Career Planning Seminar: courses are designed to help students create a professional profile, develop effective career planning skills, learn business etiquette & networking skills, salary negotiation and effective job search skills
Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) helps students develop professional skills and have higher job placement chances via internships, practicums, clinicals, field courses, travel courses and other real-world application of classroom theory to students. Every student is required to earn ELI credits during their time at Charleston by participating in the above activities, with the help and guide from CSU Career Services.
Business-driven town: CSU campus is right in the middle of the Charleston blooming economy, with expansive job growth that draws many talents and companies to the city, especially for STEM majors. Charleston ranked #20 of the nations’ top 100 metropolitan for growth in the advanced industry sectors (aerospace and aviation, biotechnology, transportation etc.) The city also ranked #5 Most Up-and-Coming City in America.
Merit Scholarships
97% of students receive scholarships and financial aid
On average, freshmen receive $12,171 in scholarships and financial aid
Every freshman is automatically considered for merit-based scholarship depending on GPA and SAT/ACT score. Scholarships can change based on financial need and can be renewed every year
Additional scholarships are also available in different majors and programs, ranging from $1,000 – $4,000 per year
Student Life and Safety
Safe campus: CSU is top 4 safest college campuses in South Carolina. Overall CSU has the lowest crime reports and cases compared to other universities and colleges in the area,
Tight-knit community on-campus: CSU’s small and personal campus means you will have huge opportunities to be involved and make friends through 50+ student organizations and 200+ campus events each year. More than 40% of students live on campus. Religion and sports are considered a big part of the community. The campus is also very diverse with students coming from 41 states and 24 countries.
Opportunistic and dynamic Charleston: not only being the central to many businesses and organizations that provide students with job opportunities, the suburban Charleston is known for its strong tourism industry, rich southern history and character. The city has everything from historic churches, famous sports events, local festivals, beautiful recreation parks, beaches and museums. The variety of activities in town really enriches the student life at CSU.
Intensive English Program
Charleston Southern University is planning to launch the Intensive English Program to students who want to improve their English language fluency. The full-time courses are available for 1-3 semesters in preparation for CSU degree programs.
International Orientation and Seminar: helping international students connect and adapt to college life through 3-day orientation and first semester seminar course.
