Category Archives: Campus Advsiory

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 »

Dear Campus Community, The College continues to closely monitor Hurricane Ian as it comes ashore in South Carolina. Charleston County and surrounding areas remain under a Hurricane Warning and Flash Flood Warning. Everyone should remain indoors until the storm has passed. Even after the storm has passed, travel may be dangerous due to flooded streets and… Read More »

Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management Team continues to meet and closely monitor the forecast for Hurricane Ian. College officials are also in regular contact with city, county and state leaders regarding the storm’s expected impact on South Carolina. Charleston and surrounding counties are currently under a Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Watch. A… Read More »

Dear Campus Community,  College of Charleston leaders continue to closely track the path and forecast for Hurricane Ian. At this time, the College remains on its normal operating schedule for this week. Any adjustments to class and/or event schedules would be communicated to campus through the Cougar Alert emergency notification system and posted at emergency.cofc.edu.  While… 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 »

Dear Campus Community, A short time ago today, College of Charleston Public Safety was advised by the Charleston Police Department that they are investigating an assault/robbery that occurred off-campus in the area of St. Philip and Radcliffe Streets. This assault is reported to have occurred on Sunday, May 8, 2022, around 2:30 a.m. The assailant… Read More »

Dear Campus Community, Please be advised that the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston says a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until midnight for several areas, including Charleston County.    Timing: Until midnight, a line of severe storms is forecast for the area. Wind/tornadoes: Damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are the primary wind hazards.   Rainfall/tides: Excessive rainfall could… Read More »

Dear Campus Community, Starting today and throughout this weekend, expect to see a significant increase in both pedestrian and foot traffic in downtown Charleston. The Cooper River Bridge Run will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Approximately 25,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the event. Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday,… 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 »