Campus Advisory: Gas Leak in the area of 78 Society Street
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.
Cougar Alert: Update on Classes and Business Operations for Feb. 2.
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 »
Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update
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 »
Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Impacts
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 »
Campus Advisory: Monitoring Winter Weather
Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a potential winter weather event that could impact the Charleston region beginning Friday evening, January 30. For the city of Charleston, rain may fall Friday night, followed by a Saturday to Sunday total snow accumulation of up to 1.5 inches. Gusty winds are predicted for… Read More »
Campus Advisory: Monitoring Winter Weather
Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting winter weather conditions for the Charleston area beginning Saturday night, Jan. 17, into Sunday, Jan. 18. This winter weather system could bring bitterly cold temperatures, freezing rain, sleet and/or black ice. Detailed winter weather forecasts can be found on the NWS website. Cold weather Advisories, Watches or Warnings may be issued by the NWS. At this time, campus operations and classes remain on a normal schedule. Monday,… Read More »
Cougar Alert Test
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 »
Campus Advisory: College to test emergency alert system Jan. 12, 13
On Jan. 12 and 13, 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., Monday, January 12, 2026 11:55 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 You can help us ensure that the technology works properly by acknowledging the alerts when you receive them. Response… Read More »
CAMPUS ADVISORY: Recovery of Owen Kenney’s body
Dear Campus Community, The Charleston Police Department has located and recovered the body of Owen Kenney. More information is available here on the police department’s website. The College community continues to keep the Kenney family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. Students impacted are encouraged to seek support through the Counseling Center, and faculty and staff may contact AllOne Health. These resources are free, confidential and… Read More »
CAMPUS ADVISORY: Update on missing CofC Student Owen Kenney
Dear Campus Community, The Charleston Police Department has provided an update on the search for missing College of Charleston student Owen Kenney. As stated in their release, CPD has transitioned to a recovery phase in their investigation. More information is available here on the police department’s website. The College community continues to keep Owen and his… Read More »