Category Archives: Cougar Alert

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 24, 2024

  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: College to Resume Normal Operations on Aug. 8

By | August 7, 2024

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 »

Cougar Alert: CofC to Close Due to Tropical Storm Debby – 3 p.m., Aug. 5

By | August 5, 2024

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 »

Cougar Alert Test

By | March 21, 2024

    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 »

Cougar Alert: Campus Weather Advisory for January 9, 2024

By | January 8, 2024

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 »

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 24, 2023

  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: The College Will Resume In-Person Academic Instruction on Sept. 1

By | August 31, 2023

The impacts from Hurricane Idalia have moved past the Charleston region. However, certain areas of our surrounding community may remain flooded or have damage, so please exercise caution when moving about.   The College will resume in-person academic instruction at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. Business operations of the College will resume at 8:30 a.m.… Read More »

Cougar Alert: College moves to e-learning model for all classes from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30

By | August 29, 2023

Dear Campus Community,  Due to the expected impacts from Hurricane Idalia, the College of Charleston is moving to an e-learning model for all classes, effective from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30. After 1 p.m. Wednesday, all classes, events and activities are cancelled for the remainder of the day Wednesday and for… Read More »

Cougar Alert: College is Moving to an E-Learning Model on Aug. 30

By | August 29, 2023

  Due to the expected impacts from Hurricane Idalia, the College of Charleston is moving to an e-learning model for all classes on Wednesday, Aug. 30; faculty will update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes.  Faculty members have discretion regarding online instruction and assignments and are encouraged to be flexible with students regarding class… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | March 22, 2023

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 »