Category Archives: Cougar Alert

  Authorities are at the scene of an emergency at Meeting and Mary streets. Please avoid the area.  

  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 the Staying… Read More »

    Cougar Alert: Winter Weather Update   Dear Campus Community,  Due to the freezing temperatures and icy road conditions, the College of Charleston campus will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, January 24. Classes will be conducted via e-learning mode on Friday. Faculty will continue to update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes. Addlestone Library’s… Read More »

  Dear Campus Community,  Due to continued impacts from the winter storm, the College of Charleston campus will remain closed on Thursday, January 23. Classes will be conducted via e-learning mode on Thursday. Faculty will continue to update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes. Addlestone Library’s virtual services will continue until campus reopens. For general… 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 the Staying… Read More »

Dear Campus Community,   The College of Charleston will resume normal business operations beginning on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. While campus will be open, employees, in coordination with their direct supervisors, are permitted to work remotely where possible. Employees dealing with storm-related issues should coordinate with their supervisors about adjusted work hours, leave, and/or remote… Read More »

Dear Campus Community, Due to severe weather impacts expected from Tropical Storm Debby, the College of Charleston is suspending normal business operations for Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 7. All College activities and events are canceled after 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, until further notice. Faculty members who have in-person exams scheduled for… 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, Due to the forecast for severe weather conditions and flooding for the Charleston region on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the College of Charleston will follow the decision of Charleston County Government and close normal business operations of the College on Tuesday. Campus housing and dining will remain open. Essential personnel should coordinate with… Read More »