The 49th running of the Cooper River Bridge Run will take place this Saturday, March 28, 2026. Approximately 38,000 participants are scheduled to be on the course, which starts in Mt. Pleasant along Coleman Boulevard and continues over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge into downtown Charleston, finishing on Meeting Street near TD Arena. Many roadways near campus will become impacted starting at approximately 8… Read More »
Liberty Street Food Hall (30 St. Philip St.) is currently closed due to flooding after a water line break. In addition, portions of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of Liberty Hall are impacted by standing water. Please avoid these areas and follow signage and directions provided by staff. Campus Services is arranging alternate dining and housing locations, and information is being communicated directly to impacted students. Meal plan holders have been notified of… Read More »
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of a burglary that took place in the immediate vicinity of campus. Date (of offense): 3/20/2026 Time (of offense): 0300 hours Reported to: Charleston Police Department Location: 50 George Street Suspect status: At large Suspect Description: One white… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service is predicting significant severe weather for our area that will result in a line of thunderstorms ahead of a cold front. Primary hazards of concern are damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. At this time, we do not expect any changes to academic schedule or business operations for Monday, March 16.… Read More »
Due to several large events being hosted on the College of Charleston campus on Saturday, March 14, 2026, there will be some pedestrian and parking access changes in place for those attending events, including campus tours for admitted students. In order to ensure the best experience for all, pedestrian access will be limited as follows: Access to George Street between St. Philip to Glebe Streets will be limited… Read More »
Please be advised that traffic is congested at St. Philip Street at Calhoun Street due to City of Charleston utility work. You can access the PG Garage and WA Lot from Vanderhorst Street. Faculty, staff and students should plan accordingly and leave extra time to enter and exit parking in this area.
The Charleston Fire Department is responding to a gas leak in the area of 78 Society Street. Please avoid the area of George and Society Streets between King and Meeting Streets.
The College of Charleston Emergency Management team continues to monitor weather conditions from the National Weather Service (NWS). Detailed winter weather forecasts can be found on the NWS website. Impacts include: Online learning for students on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Campus operations to resume at noon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Employee Impacts College business operations will be delayed until noon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Where possible, employees will work remotely until… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, At this time, no decision has been made regarding tomorrow’s academic schedule or business operations. The College’s Emergency Management Team will update the campus community later this afternoon via university email and at emergency.charleston.edu regarding any changes in campus operations and/or class schedules. Please note that hazardous conditions remain on and around campus due to winter weather and cold temperatures.… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for the Charleston area. The NWS is forecasting winter weather conditions beginning Saturday, Jan. 31 and lasting through the weekend. Weather impacts could reach into the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 2. This winter weather system is expected to bring light rain and cold temperatures on Friday, followed by freezing precipitation midday Saturday with likely snow accumulation. On Sunday, it is expected to… Read More »