Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston will follow a normal schedule for all classes, activities and business operations on Monday, September 29. The National Weather Services is forecasting that the weather system will remain well off the southeast coast. However, heavy rainfall is possible along and east of I-95 and prolonged coastal flooding… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, While recent forecasts have improved for our region, the College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is still monitoring the impact of the developing storms in the Atlantic. Currently, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Any adjustments to schedules and/or work modes will be communicated through the Cougar Alert… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is closely monitoring two weather disturbances in the Atlantic, Hurricane Humberto and another developing storm. At this time, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Heavy rainfall unassociated with the tropical systems is possible starting on Saturday. High tide on Saturday is… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, College of Charleston officials are closely monitoring the forecast for tropical systems in the Atlantic, which could bring severe weather conditions to our area next week. No decisions have been made regarding any modifications to class and work schedules. The College’s Emergency Management Team is in regular contact with local and state… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, We are experiencing an unexpected maintenance issue with our Central Energy Plant. This is impacting temperature control for the following buildings: Rita Liddy Addlestone Library Craig Hall Buist Rivers Rutledge Rivers Crews are on site and we expect systems to return to normal in the next few hours. We will update campus… 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 »
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 »
Update Your Cougar Alert Contact Information! Dear Campus Community, On September 3 and 4, the College of Charleston will conduct a test of the Cougar Alert emergency notification system. The testing dates and times are as follows: 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025 11:55 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025 You can help us ensure that… Read More »
The National Weather Service has forecast several rounds of showers and thunderstorms today which will result in flooding around downtown Charleston. Today’s total rainfall is predicted to be between 1.5-2.5 inches. Locally greater amounts exceeding 4 inches are possible. Hourly rainfall rates could be as high as 2-3 inches an hour. High tide tonight is… 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 Burglary. Date (of offense): 08/16/2025 Time (of offense): Between 8:30AM and 9:00AM Reported to: The Charleston Police Department Location: Apartment East of King St. Suspect status: At large Suspect Description: Hispanic Female, 44 years… Read More »