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Important Updates on Campus COVID-19 Protocols, Oct. 29, 2021

By | October 29, 2021

The following message regarding changes to COVID-19 protocols was shared with the College of Charleston community on Friday, Oct. 29,2021:  Dear Campus Community, As you know, the College of Charleston and our surrounding community continue to see encouraging signs that the latest COVID-19 surge is trending downward. While we are pleased to announce today the easing of some restrictions on campus, we urge all students, employees… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 27, 2021

Dear Campus Community,   A reminder that tomorrow at 11:55 AM and Thursday at 3:55 PM test alerts will be sent out via our “Cougar Alert System”.  As I stated yesterday, as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act, we will conduct two tests of the Cougar Alert emergency… Read More »

TIMELY WARNING – Off Campus Assault and Battery 2nd (Fondling) Investigation

By | October 21, 2021

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off campus sexual assault. Incident:  Assault and Battery 2nd degree (Fondling) Date:  10/20/2021 Time:   10:18 PM Reported to:    Charleston City Police Department Location:  Area West of Coming Street along Calhoun St, Charleston,… Read More »

Community Advisory: Road Closures for Cooper River Bridge Run

By | September 24, 2021

Dear Campus Community, Starting today and throughout this weekend you will see a significant increase in both pedestrian and foot traffic in downtown Charleston. The Cooper River Bridge Run will take place tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. While the race participation this year is limited to 25,000 participants, there will be an added influx of guests… Read More »

COVID-19 Update From President Hsu

By | September 9, 2021

College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu shared the following message with students on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, regarding COVID-19 updates on campus: Dear Students,   At this point in the fall semester, we have completed two full weeks of classes. Congratulations on making it to this point! For our new students, I hope campus is feeling… Read More »

COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Plan for Students, Employees

By | August 23, 2021

College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, announced details of a new incentive plan aimed at encouraging students, faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccination and to voluntarily share their vaccine information with the College.   Vaccine information may be uploaded at the links below:  Student Vaccine Documentation Upload  Employee Vaccine… Read More »

Update on Face Covering Requirement

By | August 17, 2021

President Andrew T. Hsu sent the following message to the campus community on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021: Dear Campus Community, In light of the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision released today regarding face coverings at a public higher education institution, the College of Charleston, as directed by the Board of Trustees, will now require face coverings… Read More »

Update: Pre-Arrival Testing Requirement for All Students

By | August 9, 2021

College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu sent the following message to the campus community on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021: Dear College of Charleston Students,  We are looking forward to welcoming you back on campus soon! Our COVID-19 leadership team is committed to starting this year off safely, and we need your help!  ALL students registered or… Read More »