Category Archives: Cougar Alert

The College of Charleston Emergency Management team continues to monitor weather conditions from the National Weather Service (NWS). Detailed winter weather forecasts can be found on the NWS website.  Impacts include:   Online learning for students on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.  Campus operations to resume at noon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.  Employee Impacts   College business operations will be delayed until noon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Where possible, employees will work remotely until… 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.charleston.edu for information.  Now is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the College’s Staying Safe – Emergencies on Campus page, the glossary of common emergency… 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.charleston.edu for information.  Now is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the College’s Staying Safe – Emergencies on… Read More »

  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.charleston.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.charleston.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 »