Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service is predicting significant severe weather for our area that will result in a line of thunderstorms ahead of a cold front. Primary hazards of concern are damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. At this time, we do not expect any changes to academic schedule or business operations for Monday, March 16.… Read More »
Due to several large events being hosted on the College of Charleston campus on Saturday, March 14, 2026, there will be some pedestrian and parking access changes in place for those attending events, including campus tours for admitted students. In order to ensure the best experience for all, pedestrian access will be limited as follows: Access to George Street between St. Philip to Glebe Streets will be limited… Read More »
Please be advised that traffic is congested at St. Philip Street at Calhoun Street due to City of Charleston utility work. You can access the PG Garage and WA Lot from Vanderhorst Street. Faculty, staff and students should plan accordingly and leave extra time to enter and exit parking in this area.
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »