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Update: Pre-Arrival Testing Requirement for All Students

By | August 9, 2021

College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu sent the following message to the campus community on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021: Dear College of Charleston Students,  We are looking forward to welcoming you back on campus soon! Our COVID-19 leadership team is committed to starting this year off safely, and we need your help!  ALL students registered or… Read More »

Update on COVID-19 Protocols and Face Covering Recommendation

By | August 4, 2021

College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu shared the following message with the campus community on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021:  Dear Faculty and Staff,  I hope you are doing well and that this summer has provided moments for you to recharge, re-energize and reconnect with friends, family and loved ones.  The College of Charleston was… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Downtown Road Closures

By | July 8, 2021

Dear Campus Community,     Be advised that some roads in downtown Charleston remain flooded and/or closed this morning (July 8) due to significant rain fall from Tropical Storm Elsa. The College remains on its normal operating schedule today. Please plan your commute accordingly and check the city of Charleston’s website for the latest list of road closures. … Read More »

Clarification on COVID-19 Policies for Summer/Fall Semesters 2021

By | July 7, 2021

The following update was sent to the campus community on July 7, 2021. Dear Students and Families:    Last week, the College’s COVID-19 Leadership Team issued general guidelines regarding its COVID-19 plans and policies for the summer and fall semesters, which took effect Tuesday, July 6, 2021.    There were a few questions from students and families regarding… Read More »

CofC Community Advisory: Hazardous Weather Forecast

By | July 2, 2021

  Dear Campus Community, Please be advised that the National Weather Service in Charleston has issued the following hazardous weather outlook for Southeast South Carolina. Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening as a large area of showers and thunderstorms move across portions of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton Counties.… Read More »

Revised Campus COVID-19 Protocols, Effective July 6, 2021

By | June 30, 2021

The College of Charleston COVID-19 Leadership Team shared the following message with the campus community on Tuesday, June 29, 2021: Dear Campus Community:   We hope your summer is going well. We wanted to update you regarding our revised COVID-19 protocols, which will take effect Tuesday, July 6, 2021, and will be in place for the fall and spring semesters. These guidelines… Read More »

TIMELY WARNING – Off Campus Sexual Assault Investigation

By | May 28, 2021

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off campus sexual assault. Incident:  Sexual Assault Investigation Date:  05/28/2021 Time:  1:00AM – 4:00AM Reported to: Charleston City Police Department Location: Vicinity of 38 Warren St, Charleston, SC Suspects’ status:  At Large Incident… Read More »

New COVID-19 Guidelines for Campus Effective May 19

By | May 18, 2021

The following message was sent to the campus community on May 18, 2021: Dear Campus Community, In light of new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late last week, the College is updating its COVID-19 protocols for indoor and outdoor spaces on campus. The following requirements and guidelines apply to all members of campus, contractors and visitors and will go… Read More »

Update on the College of Charleston’s COVID-19 Requirements and Protocols for Summer 2021

By | May 10, 2021

President Andrew Hsu provided the following update on the College’s COVID-19 protocols to the campus community on May 10, 2021: Dear Campus Community, With our spring commencement now complete, I’m writing to provide an update on our COVID-19 requirements and protocols for this summer. These updates are effective today, May 10, and will remain in place until the… Read More »

TIMELY WARNING – Off Campus  Aggravated Assault/Shootings, May 9, 2021

By | May 9, 2021

TIMELY WARNING –Off Campus  Aggravated Assault/Shootings  In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus assault. Incident:  Off – Campus Aggravated Assault/Shootings Date:  05/09/2021 Time:  4:30AM Reported to:    Charleston City Police Department Location:  Area of King Street and Morris Street,… Read More »