Dear Campus Community, College of Charleston leadership continues to monitor both the medical and scientific progression of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as legal and public policy developments. As has been the case since early spring 2020, conditions can change quickly. The College’s foremost priority is to provide our students with a safe and healthy… Read More »
The following update regarding College-related student travel was sent to the campus community on Nov. 22, 2021. Dear Students: Please read below for updated guidelines on College-related student travel, which will go into effect January 4, 2022. Students traveling for any reason, including academic-related activities, are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 within 2-3 days prior to the planned travel event. Do not… Read More »
The following update regarding the Spring 2022 Semester was shared with students on Nov. 17, 2021: Dear Students: This fall, we are very pleased to have 76% of our students submitting their COVID-19 vaccination documentation. Students who have already submitted their vaccine documentation to Vax on the Bricks do not need to do anything further unless they want to upload updated or new COVID vaccine documentation or documentation indicating they have received a booster shot at: go.cofc.edu/vax-upload. So that… Read More »
The following message regarding changes to COVID-19 protocols in campus recreation facilities was shared with the College of Charleston community on Wednesday, Nov. 10,2021: Dear Campus Community, As we continue to see signs of improvement regarding COVID-19, we are pleased to announce today the easing of some campus restrictions. Effective immediately, face masks will no longer be required while engaging in… 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 »
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 »
President Andrew T. Hsu sent the following message to the campus community on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021: Dear Faculty and Staff, I apologize in advance for the length of this email, but I want to update you on the latest COVID-19 protocols and procedures for campus as we near the official beginning of the fall 2021… Read More »
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 »