Dear Campus Community, The Charleston area will experience “King Tide” flooding November 4 through November 6, 2021. The high tides are forecasted to reach up to 8.5 feet, which could make some roads impassable, damage property and pose hazards to pedestrians and motorists. See below for additional high tide dates and times. Be aware of… Read More »
Update – (7:14 a.m.): Calhoun Street has opened back up to traffic. Earlier message (6:22 a.m.): At approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, shots were fired from a car traveling on Calhoun Street between St. Philip and Coming streets. No one is believed to have been injured by the shooting. Charleston Police and… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety arrested a man who was seen driving a car on George Street near Coming St. pointing a gun out of the driver’s side window. Public Safety was notified of the incident around 4 p.m. today (Sept. 13) by an eyewitness/victim. After checking security video, the car was… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »