Campus Advisory – Major Tidal Flooding Expected

By | October 8, 2025

Dear Campus Community,   The National Weather Service has forecast the potential for major tidal flooding Thursday and Friday, particularly downtown. High tides on Thursday and Friday could reach 8 feet or more, which may make some roads impassable, damage property and pose hazards to pedestrians and motorists. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph are possible from Thursday night into Saturday.   HIGH TIDE SCHEDULE… Read More »

Campus Advisory: No Campus Emergency

By | October 2, 2025

Campus Community, We have been made aware of a potential hoaxing incident on campus.   There is currently no emergency situation on campus.  The College is working with Charleston Police Department as we look into this matter further. Any updates will be communicated to campus. Thank you. -CofC Emergency Management Team

Campus Advisory: CofC Under Normal Schedule/Operations Tuesday, September 30

By | September 29, 2025

  Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston will follow a normal schedule for all classes, activities and business operations on Tuesday, September 30. Because of the potential for high winds and the timing of high tides, we expect some local flooding in the downtown Charleston area. The city’s TideEye app is a valuable resource for… Read More »

Campus Advisory: College of Charleston Is Open on September 29

By | September 28, 2025

  Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston will follow a normal schedule for all classes, activities and business operations on Monday, September 29. The National Weather Services is forecasting that the weather system will remain well off the southeast coast. However, heavy rainfall is possible along and east of I-95 and prolonged coastal flooding… Read More »

Campus Advisory – Update on Storms in the Atlantic

By | September 27, 2025

Dear Campus Community, While recent forecasts have improved for our region, the College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is still monitoring the impact of the developing storms in the Atlantic. Currently, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Any adjustments to schedules and/or work modes will be communicated through the Cougar Alert… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Continuing to Monitor Weather Systems in the Atlantic

By | September 26, 2025

  Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is closely monitoring two weather disturbances in the Atlantic, Hurricane Humberto and another developing storm. At this time, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Heavy rainfall unassociated with the tropical systems is possible starting on Saturday. High tide on Saturday is… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Monitoring Tropical Systems in the Atlantic

By | September 25, 2025

Dear Campus Community, College of Charleston officials are closely monitoring the forecast for tropical systems in the Atlantic, which could bring severe weather conditions to our area next week. No decisions have been made regarding any modifications to class and work schedules. The College’s Emergency Management Team is in regular contact with local and state… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Unexpected Maintenance Issue

By | September 6, 2025

Dear Campus Community, We are experiencing an unexpected maintenance issue with our Central Energy Plant. This is impacting temperature control for the following buildings: Rita Liddy Addlestone Library Craig Hall Buist Rivers Rutledge Rivers Crews are on site and we expect systems to return to normal in the next few hours. We will update campus… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | September 4, 2025

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.charleston.edu for information. Now is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the College’s Staying Safe – Emergencies on… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | September 3, 2025

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.charleston.edu for information.  Now is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the College’s Staying Safe – Emergencies on… Read More »