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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Dear Campus Community, In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus of Inclement Weather – Flooding Precautions and Road Closures. Date: 08/29/2022 Time: Presently Ongoing Reported to: College of Charleston Department of Public Safety Location: Several areas on the Charleston Peninsula. See link in the… Read More »
Update, 8:12 p.m.: The gas leak in front of the Bell Building on St. Philip Street has been contained, and the sidewalk is back open. Crews will return this weekend to continue repairs. Earlier message: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus of… Read More »
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus robbery. Incident: Off Campus Strong Armed Robbery Date: 03/11/2022 Time: 12:30 a.m.-1:40 a.m. Reported: College of Charleston Public Safety. The report taken by Charleston Police Department Location: Vicinity of King Street and… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, Please be advised that the National Weather Service in Charleston has issued the following hazardous weather outlook for the Charleston area: Today’s severe weather potential. This afternoon (March 9, 2022) into early evening, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in the Charleston area that could generate damaging winds (gusts in excess… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, Please be aware of possible traffic and parking issues related to the Charleston Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 5, 2021. The parade route will begin at Broad Street and end at the corner of Meeting and Calhoun Streets. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. and is expected to end around 5:30… Read More »