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 Campus page, the glossary of common emergency… Read More: Cougar Alert Test »
Dear Campus Community, On Sept. 2 and 3, 2026, the College of Charleston will conduct a test of the Cougar Alert emergency notification system. Please note: Thursday’s test has been rescheduled from 11:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. The testing dates and times are as follows: 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 12:10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 You… Read More: Campus Advisory: Cougar Alert Tests Wed./Thurs. – Update Your Contact… »
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 Contact Information Ahead of Cougar Alert Test »
UPDATE ON CALHOUN STREET CLOSURE Calhoun Street has been reopened for traffic from the earlier closure this evening. Sincerely, College of Charleston Emergency Management Team
Please be advised that Calhoun Street eastbound is currently closed between King and St. Philip Streets due to a chemical spill in a building. Vehicle traffic may only proceed westbound. The Charleston Fire Department is on scene and clean up is underway. At this time, it is unknown when the eastbound lane of Calhoun will… Read More: Campus Advisory: Calhoun St. Lane Closure »
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 »