Category Archives: Cougar Alert

Cougar Alert: Campus Weather Advisory for January 9, 2024

By | January 8, 2024

Dear Campus Community, Due to the forecast for severe weather conditions and flooding for the Charleston region on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the College of Charleston will follow the decision of Charleston County Government and close normal business operations of the College on Tuesday. Campus housing and dining will remain open. Essential personnel should coordinate with… Read More »

Cougar Alert: The College Will Resume In-Person Academic Instruction on Sept. 1

By | August 31, 2023

The impacts from Hurricane Idalia have moved past the Charleston region. However, certain areas of our surrounding community may remain flooded or have damage, so please exercise caution when moving about.   The College will resume in-person academic instruction at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. Business operations of the College will resume at 8:30 a.m.… Read More »

Cougar Alert: College moves to e-learning model for all classes from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30

By | August 29, 2023

Dear Campus Community,  Due to the expected impacts from Hurricane Idalia, the College of Charleston is moving to an e-learning model for all classes, effective from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30. After 1 p.m. Wednesday, all classes, events and activities are cancelled for the remainder of the day Wednesday and for… Read More »

Cougar Alert: College is Moving to an E-Learning Model on Aug. 30

By | August 29, 2023

  Due to the expected impacts from Hurricane Idalia, the College of Charleston is moving to an e-learning model for all classes on Wednesday, Aug. 30; faculty will update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes.  Faculty members have discretion regarding online instruction and assignments and are encouraged to be flexible with students regarding class… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | March 22, 2023

This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.cofc.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 26, 2022

This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.cofc.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to… Read More »

Cougar Alert: CofC will Resume Normal Operations on Oct. 1

By | September 30, 2022

Dear Campus Community,  The worst of the weather impacts from Hurricane Ian have moved past the Charleston region. However, certain areas of our campus and surrounding community remain flooded and have damage from today’s weather. Please use caution when moving about.  Campus will resume normal operations at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday October 1. This includes… Read More »

COUGAR ALERT: Hurricane Warning Issued for Charleston County

By | September 29, 2022

Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team continues to monitor Tropical Storm Ian and work with state and local partners regarding its possible impact to the Charleston area and our campus. The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning for Charleston County. A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected within… Read More »

COUGAR ALERT: College to Cancel In-Person Classes, Close Business Operations for Sept. 29 & 30

By | September 28, 2022

Dear Campus Community, Due to the expected impacts from Hurricane Ian, the College of Charleston is canceling in-person instruction for both Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30; faculty will update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes.   Business operations for the College will be closed for Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30.… Read More »