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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 »

Timely Warning – Assault – April 17, 2021

By | April 17, 2021

TIMELY WARNING – Assault  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:  Assault Date:  04/17/2021 Time:  12:11AM Reported to:    Charleston City Police Department Location:  Vicinity of Saint Philip Street and Morris Street, Charleston, SC Suspects’ status:  At-Large… Read More »

Update on Employee Return to Work Plan

By | March 8, 2021

President Andrew T. Hsu sent the following message to the campus community on Monday, March 8, 2021: Dear Campus Community,  On Friday evening, March 5, 2021, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-12, which directs “all state agencies to immediately expedite the transition back to normal operations” by March 15. The South Carolina Department of Administration further… Read More »

Update on S.C. Vaccination Rollout

By | March 2, 2021

President Andrew Hsu sent the following message to the campus community on March 2, 2021: Dear Campus Community,  As you may have heard, South Carolina health officials announced today that the state will advance to Phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, March 8.  This is great news for our state and our… Read More »