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 »

Campus Advisory: College Continues to Monitor Hurricane Ian

By | September 27, 2022

Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management Team continues to meet and closely monitor the forecast for Hurricane Ian. College officials are also in regular contact with city, county and state leaders regarding the storm’s expected impact on South Carolina. Charleston and surrounding counties are currently under a Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Watch. A… Read More »

Campus Advisory: College Monitoring Hurricane Ian

By | September 26, 2022

Dear Campus Community,  College of Charleston leaders continue to closely track the path and forecast for Hurricane Ian. At this time, the College remains on its normal operating schedule for this week. Any adjustments to class and/or event schedules would be communicated to campus through the Cougar Alert emergency notification system and posted at emergency.cofc.edu.  While… Read More »

Timely Warning: Assault and Shooting

By | September 4, 2022

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus shooting. Timely Warning: Assault and Shooting Area: King and Morris Streets Suspect: At Large Report: Charleston City Police Department Information:  Charleston City Police are actively looking for a suspect in connection to… Read More »

Community Advisory: Inclement Weather – Flooding Precautions and Road Closures

By | August 29, 2022

Dear Campus Community, In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus of Inclement Weather – Flooding Precautions and Road Closures. Date: 08/29/2022 Time:  Presently Ongoing Reported to: College of Charleston Department of Public Safety Location: Several areas on the Charleston Peninsula.  See link in the… Read More »

Public Safety Investigating Reported Incidents of Indecent Exposure

By | August 28, 2022

  In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus of reported indecent exposures involving male suspects.  Date (of offense): 08/26 – 8/28, 2022 Time (of offense):  5:30 PM and 7:30-11:30 AM Reported to: College of Charleston Department of Public Safety and The Charleston Police Department… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Gas Leak ( 9/26/2022)

By | August 26, 2022

Update, 8:12 p.m.: The gas leak in front of the Bell Building on St. Philip Street has been contained, and the sidewalk is back open. Crews will return this weekend to continue repairs. Earlier message: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus of… Read More »

CofC Adjusts COVID Isolation Measures for Residential Students – Fall 2022

By | August 8, 2022

The College of Charleston COVID-19 Leadership Team shared the following message on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, regarding new COVID-19 isolation procedures for residential students: Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff, As we approach the start of a new academic year, we look forward to having students back on campus for a healthy and productive term.… Read More »

College Announces COVID-19 Protocols for 2022-23 Academic Year

By | July 14, 2022

The campus community received the following message from the College of Charleston COVID-19 Leadership Team on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, regarding COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming academic year: Dear Campus Community, In preparation for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year, the College of Charleston has established the COVID-19 protocols outlined below. These guidelines are intended to minimize… Read More »