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Campus Advisory: OFF-CAMPUS Strong-Arm Robbery

By | July 29, 2023

  TIMELY WARNING In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of a Strong-Arm Robbery that took place in the immediate vicinity of campus. Date (of offense):   7/29/2023 Time (of offense): 0900 hours Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department Location: Calhoun St &… Read More »

Campus Advisory: OFF-CAMPUS Aggravated Assault

By | April 28, 2023

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an OFF-CAMPUS Aggravated Assault. Date of offense:                  April 28, 2023 Time of offense:                   Approximately 12:10 PM Reported to:                          The Charleston Police Department Location:                               Marion Square Park, Calhoun and King Sts. Suspect status:                   … Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | March 22, 2023

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.cofc.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Tropical Storm Nicole Update (2:30 p.m.)

By | November 10, 2022

At this time, the College plans to follow its normal operating and class schedule for Friday, Nov. 11.    While conditions so far today (Thursday, Nov. 10) have been relatively calm, there remains a threat of severe weather through tomorrow (Friday Nov. 11). Forecasts still include the possibility of heavy rain, high winds and flooding in our region as a result of Tropical Storm Nicole.     As such, all students,… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Tropical Storm Nicole Update

By | November 9, 2022

The College’s Emergency Management Team continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Nicole. Charleston and surrounding areas remain under a Tropical Storm Warning, meaning tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 36 hours.   At this time, the College remains on its normal operating schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 9. Residence Halls and all support services… Read More »

Campus Advisory: College Monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole

By | November 8, 2022

The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is closely monitoring the track of Subtropical Storm Nicole. At this time there are no changes to the College’s normal operating schedule. Please check local news for the latest weather updates. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to strengthen before it makes landfall on the east coast of Florida forecast currently as Wednesday.  Along the South Carolina coast, there… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 26, 2022

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.cofc.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to… Read More »

Cougar Alert: CofC will Resume Normal Operations on Oct. 1

By | September 30, 2022

Dear Campus Community,  The worst of the weather impacts from Hurricane Ian have moved past the Charleston region. However, certain areas of our campus and surrounding community remain flooded and have damage from today’s weather. Please use caution when moving about.  Campus will resume normal operations at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday October 1. This includes… Read More »

Timely Warning: Assault and Shooting

By | September 4, 2022

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus shooting. Timely Warning: Assault and Shooting Area: King and Morris Streets Suspect: At Large Report: Charleston City Police Department Information:  Charleston City Police are actively looking for a suspect in connection to… Read More »