Dear Campus Community, On Sept. 2 and 3, 2026, the College of Charleston will conduct a test of the Cougar Alert emergency notification system. The testing dates and times are as follows: 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 11:55 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 You can help us ensure that the technology works properly by acknowledging the… Read More: Campus Advisory: Update Your Cougar Alert Contact Information! »
As the College of Charleston looks forward to welcoming incoming students and their families this week, we are mindful of the weather forecast for the Charleston area. The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team continues to monitor the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast. NWS has issued a Heat Advisory, with heat index values (or “feels like” temperature) of up to 110 degrees expected… Read More: Campus Advisory: Monitoring Move-In Weather Conditions »
UPDATE ON BELL BUILDING EVACUATION/CLOSURE Charleston Fire has assessed the Bell Building and has cleared it for re-entry. St. Philip Street has been reopened for vehicular traffic. Thank you, College of Charleston Emergency Management
The Bell Building has been evacuated due to a nitrogen release on the 4th floor. Charleston Fire is on scene assessing. Currently St. Philip is closed to vehicular traffic between Vanderhorst and Calhoun. We are allowing entry and exit from PG Garage from Vanderhorst. The area should be avoided until further notice. Unknown time frame at… Read More: Campus Advisory: Bell Building Evacuated/Closed »
To ensure safety near College of Charleston construction projects, the College will implement temporary sidewalk and street lane closures. Calhoun Street Impacts The sidewalk on the south side of Calhoun Street near the Simons Center/Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts will be closed starting today, Tuesday, July 28 during demolition of a former College residence hall. The sidewalk closure… Read More: Campus Advisory: Construction Impacts on Pedestrian, Vehicle Traffic »
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of a homicide that took place in the immediate vicinity of campus. Date (of offense): 5/17/2026 Time (of offense): 0234 hours Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department Location: Burns Lane between Meeting and King Sts. Suspect status: Two possible suspects in custody/detained; One suspect at large Suspect… Read More: Timely Warning: Off-Campus Homicide »
The weather forecast for Charleston has improved and the College of Charleston will hold today’s commencement ceremony as planned in the Cistern Yard. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. As a reminder, umbrellas are not allowed at the ceremony. Rain ponchos may be provided by the College. Today’s ceremony is expected to be at capacity. We ask that guests fill each row, leaving no empty… Read More: Campus Advisory: Commencement Plan for Saturday, May 9 »
The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is closely monitoring weather conditions for the College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting showers with thunderstorms possible. Detailed forecasts can be found on the NWS site. While safety is always our top priority, the College will do everything possible to keep the ceremony in the Cistern Yard. As a… Read More: Campus Advisory: Monitoring Weather for Saturday Commencement »
There are several events scheduled in the Charleston area this weekend which will have a significant impact on traffic and parking throughout downtown and near campus. Impacts will begin on Thursday, April 30 and continue through Saturday, May 2, 2026. Charleston Airshow Preparations for the Charleston Airshow featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will begin on Thursday, April 30 and continue through Friday, May 1. The airshow will take place along the Charleston… Read More: Campus Advisory: Event Impacts in Charleston Through Saturday »
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: Campus Advisory: Cooper River Bridge Run Impacts »