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 »

Timely Warning: off-campus armed robbery

By | December 16, 2023

  In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus armed robbery. Date (of offense): 12/16/2023 Time (of offense): 3:27 a.m.   Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department   Location: 320 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 (Circle K gas station).   Suspect status: at… Read More »

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Shooting / Homicide

By | November 10, 2023

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus shooting/homicide. Date (of offense):   11/10/2023 Time (of offense): 5:01 am to 5:06 am Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department Location: 320 Meeting Street, Circle-K gas station (Calhoun and Meeting Streets) Suspect status:… 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 »

Campus Advisory: OFF-CAMPUS Strong-Arm Robbery

By | July 29, 2023

  TIMELY WARNING In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of a Strong-Arm Robbery that took place in the immediate vicinity of campus. Date (of offense):   7/29/2023 Time (of offense): 0900 hours Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department Location: Calhoun St &… Read More »

Campus Advisory: OFF-CAMPUS Aggravated Assault

By | April 28, 2023

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an OFF-CAMPUS Aggravated Assault. Date of offense:                  April 28, 2023 Time of offense:                   Approximately 12:10 PM Reported to:                          The Charleston Police Department Location:                               Marion Square Park, Calhoun and King Sts. Suspect status:                   … Read More »

Timely Warning: Aggravated Assault/Shooting

By | April 5, 2023

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an OFF-CAMPUS Aggravated Assault/Shooting. Date of offense: April 5, 2023 Time of offense: 5:33 PM Reported to: The Charleston Police Department Location: Area of Beaufain and Wilson Streets Suspect status: At Large Suspect Description:… Read More »