College of Charleston New Student Orientation

[04/08/20]   Summer 2020 Orientation Updates

At this time, the College of Charleston Office of New Student Programs will offer orientation this summer. We are monitoring South Carolina and CDC recommendations and the dates of the sessions are currently under review. Please watch your personal email and the orientation website for updates.

#CofC24 Check out all the residence halls at #CofC

Have you checked out our new 360° Residence Hall Tours? You won’t want to miss this! Link in bio to take a tour.

We know things are tough right now so we are sending some positivity your way today.
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#cofc #yougotthis #finishstrong #cofc20 #cofc21 #cofc22 #cofc23 #cofc24 #stayhome #positivevibes

College of Charleston Academic Advising and Planning Center

Freshmen: It's time to register for Fall 2020 classes! Upcoming Registration Entry Dates are listed below by number of completed hours. You can find how many completed hours you have in the upper right corner of DegreeWorks.

Tuesday, April 7: 40-49 hours
Wednesday, April 8: 30-39 hours
Thursday, April 9: 20-29 hours
Friday, April 10: 11-19 hours
Monday, April 13: 1-10 hours
Tuesday, April 14: 0 hours

Questions? Call us any day this week from 2-4pm (843-953-5981) to have a virtual meeting with a member of our staff. In addition, we are available for questions at [email protected] or via text by typing "AdviseMe" to 85511.

Beginning Monday, April 13-Monday, April 22, we will be having extended Virtual Quick Question Drop-In Hours 9am-4pm to assist students in making decisions about withdrawing from classes and the Spring 2020 grading policy.

GO COUGARS!

CofC Campus Recreation Services

Missing Trivia Nights? Represent College of Charleston and win giveaways from other schools! Last week had over 1000 participants! Thanks, @recwithoutborders , for doing this.

Thanks to College of Charleston Health Education for great tips on how to take care of your mental health. Also check out their website at http://counseling.cofc.edu/health/resources/index.php

CofC Residence Life

We can’t wait to welcome the #ClassOf2024 to your #HomeSweetCofC! Are you ready to complete your housing application but aren’t sure which hall and community you’d like best? Need inspiration for room decor? Check out the link below to take a 360 degree tour of a suite in each of our halls! https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0LMEEYebDVPw19NHz4xN2rJ3ZUPbtJnN

College of Charleston Academic Advising and Planning Center

Students can call us at 843-953-5981 Monday through Friday from 2pm until 4pm for our "Virtual Quick Question Drop-in Hours". After being signed in, the advisor on call will email the student's College email account for a Google Hangouts Meeting. In addition, we are available for questions at [email protected] or via text by typing "AdviseMe" to 85511. The AAPC is here for CofC students!!

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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art had to cancel this year's annual Young Contemporaries exhibit in person. The good news: We live in a digital age and art lovers can still take in the work of our talented student-artists virtually.

Preparing for Finals

eventbrite.com Now is the time to begin preparing for finals. Whether you have final exams, projects, and/or papers, there are things you can do now to be prepared! This presentation identifies strategies to get ahead on your finals prep, and discusses why it is so important to avoid cramming for finals!

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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art had to cancel this year's annual Young Contemporaries exhibit in person. The good news: We live in a digital age and art lovers can still take in the work of our talented student-artists virtually.

Tips for #cofc students to be a successful student in this new #elearning world!!
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#wegotthis #finishstrong #cofc20 #cofc21 #cofc22 #cofc23 @ Charleston, South Carolina

Center for Sustainable Development at the College of Charleston

Shoutout to our amazing team for being rockstars on the 2020 move out.
Hope everyone is safe and healthy! Please don’t hesitate in contacting us and @collegeofcharleston if you need anything! We are all in this together 🙌🏻
#collegeofcharleston
#thenext250 @ College of Charleston

Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

It’s finally April! We are so excited to officially be launching our Digital Classroom Space!
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What do you need to participate? Access to Zoom.us and the internet!
Swipe right to see this months lineup!
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#averyresearchcenter #digitalclassroom @ Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

College of Charleston Alumni

To our thousands of CofC alumni working tirelessly in the medical professions to save lives and keep us all safe, we send our endless gratitude! #CougarNation, please post your good wishes and supportive messages below for our classmates who are on the front lines fighting this pandemic.

Join us on Zoom today!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FUTURE COUGARS!

Join us for a Virtual Accepted Students Block Party from
4 - 5 PM to connect and celebrate with your fellow classmates!

Link in our IG bio to attend via Zoom.

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Congratulations Cougars on a successful first week of online classes! Keep up the hard work, we’re cheering for you from the sidelines 📣

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If you are in need of a nice distracting read, here are some recommendations from book-loving faculty and staff at CofC.

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CofC President Andrew T. Hsu, in a series of virtual town hall meetings this week, addressed concerns and questions from staff, faculty, students, and parents and families regarding the College’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the videos from each event here ⬇️⬇️

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Check out President Hsu's latest playlist. Per the last song’s tongue-in-cheek instructions, practice good hygiene and stay safe and healthy! 🎶

College of Charleston Academic Advising and Planning Center

Early Registration for Fall 2020 begins on Tuesday, March 24th, by assigned entry date for all currently enrolled students via MyCharleston on the Academic Services Tab.

The entry date scheduled is based on earned hours. This does not include the hours in which you are currently enrolled.

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the designated dates listed below. For example, students with 90-122+ earned hours can register at 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Students with 80-89 earned hours can begin to register at 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 31st. Registration for all currently enrolled students, regardless of earned hours, begins on Tuesday, April 14th.

Fall 2020 Registration Entry Dates

Senior Registration
Tuesday, March 24: 90-122+ hours

Junior Registration
Tuesday, March 31: 80-89 hours
Wednesday, April 1: 70-79 hours
Thursday, April 2: 60-69 hours

Sophomore Registration
Monday, April 6: 50-59 hours
Tuesday, April 7: 40-49 hours
Wednesday, April 8: 30-39 hours

Freshman Registration
Thursday, April 9: 20-29 hours
Friday, April 10: 11-19 hours
Monday, April 13: 1-10 hours
Tuesday, April 14: 0 hours

College of Charleston

CofC administrators will host virtual town hall meetings regarding the College's response to COVID-19 for staff, faculty, students, and parents and families on Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25.

Students 4 Support

We are still here for all CofC Students! If you’re feeling anxious, confused, depressed, or just need someone to talk to, our texting lines will be open for the rest of the semester Monday-Thursday 12-9PM by texting “4support” to 839863. #coronamentalhealth #coronaselfcare #cofc #collegeofcharleston #mentalhealth #peercounseling #psychology #students4support #s4s

Great tips for #CofC E-learning.

President Hsu to Students: 'Stay Positive, Be Kind'

today.cofc.edu College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu sent the following message to students on March 22, 2020: Dear Students: Tomorrow, Monday, March 23, marks the first day of our online coursework for the rest of the spring semester. I know the e-learning environment is a huge departure from what we expe...

Beginning this Saturday, March 21, Student Instructional Technology Services is offering a series of online workshops to students who would like to become more familiar with various learning remotely tools available at the College. Workshops will cover topics such as Installing Office 365 Applications, Using Zoom Video Conferencing, Introduction to OAKS, and Setting Up the D2L Pulse Application.

It's simple to virtually attend! Interested students should select the link to join the workshop via Zoom at the date/time it is being offered. No RSVP is needed.

Students should visit continuity.cofc.edu for a list of online workshops and links to join. Students can contact Student Instructional Technology Services at [email protected] with questions.

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🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨
The College of Charleston has extended e-Learning through the Spring Semester and postponed spring graduation ceremonies. View the full update from President Hsu and steps the College will be taking at https://bit.ly/2Wv55VN.

Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

We hope that everyone is safe, and taking care of themselves during this interesting time.
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While “quarantined” it’s a great time to read some amazing books written by black women! Swipe right to see our top 10 books ranging from local authors, novels, and scholarly work.
What’s your favorite book written by a black woman? #womenshistorymonth @ Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

College of Charleston Transfer Resource Center

The Transfer Resource Center is operating remotely the week of March 16-20. Please contact us via email at [email protected].

For updates regarding TRC services, please visit transfer.cofc.edu. We will update any changes on our website.

#cofctransfer #collegeofcharleston #cofc #stayhealthy #takecareofyourself

https://transfer.cofc.edu/

College of Charleston - Office of Admissions

Per the S.C. Governor’s order on March 15, CofC has moved to a modified schedule. All admissions events, in-person info sessions and campus tours have been canceled through Sunday, ApriI 5.

Log in at go.cofc.edu/admissionsportal for the latest info from College of Charleston - Office of Admissions

College of Charleston Libraries

Beginning tomorrow, Addlestone Library will be open for Spring Break hours, but access to the building is limited to CofC faculty, staff, and students with their Cougar ID’s.

The Avery Research Center and Special Collections are providing virtual services only.

For the latest hours: https://bit.ly/39SaVEB

Stay safe and healthy, Cougars!

College of Charleston Academic Advising and Planning Center

Cracraft Family Pays It Forward With Scholarship

Thanks to everyone who contributes to CofC to keep students like Kionnie have an amazing CofC experience.

today.cofc.edu From the moment Kionnie Epps (pictured above) stepped foot on its campus, the College of Charleston felt like home. And, as we all know, family is what makes a place a home. “The College of Charleston family is wonderful,” says Epps, noting that the

CofC Campus Recreation Services

As of right now, here are our facility hours during Spring break. We hope to see you around!

College of Charleston Academic Advising and Planning Center

Friday is the LAST DAY for students to withdraw with a grade of "W" from full semester Spring 2020 classes.

We will be hosting Drop-In Hours from Noon-4:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, March 11 and from 9am-4pm on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. (247 Lightsey Center) Call us at 843-953-5981 or email [email protected] if you have questions!

College of Charleston

Most in-person classes at the College will be conducted online on Thursday, March 12, to test our institution’s ability to hold instruction in a virtual setting and from a distance. This test is a precautionary measure to evaluate our systems and protocols. ⬇️

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‪𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢. 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡. 𝙉𝙤 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙨.‬

‪#comeCus‬

CofC Residence Life

Make the most of your Spring Break by joining departments across campus in this exciting annual event. Pick up tips on how to not only stay safe while you travel, but how to make the most of your time away from class. Turn the world into your classroom and find opportunities to get involved in the community, challenge yourself, and even advance your career goals!

There will also be opportunities to win a variety of prizes, including an Amazon shopping spree worth up to $100!!!

Hope to see you there!

Multicultural Student Programs and Services

College of Charleston

The College of Charleston continues to closely monitor the 2019 Novel coronavirus outbreak. To help prevent the spread of the virus use these simple recommendations from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

First Year Experience at the College of Charleston

Wellness tip for Wednesday:
You can reduce the risk by simply washing your hands and keeping them clean.

College of Charleston New Student Orientation's cover photo

[03/02/20]   We are excited to announce the 2020-2021 Orientation Internship team.

Aubrey Anthony
Joe Brennan
Kendyll Buck
Jayla Burton
Jalen Busby
Jah'mar Coakley
Eliza Dinh
Hannah Finley
Laurie Fogleman
Kiara Gamble
Megan Guthrie
Guin Hartman
Destiny Hawkins
Jaquayla Hodges
Shy King
Emily McEvoy
Tee Millidge
Jenna Nesmith
Jeronimo Ortega
Zelda Proveaux
Will Roebuck
Creighton Shelby
Eileen Vedder
Anaya Waugh
Recaree Wright


Front Desk Customer Service Representatives
Bri Hardy
Ava Vorhees

Mark your calendar next week to share a meal and talk about important topics with old and new friends hosted by CofC Hillel. #cofc #cofc23 #cofc22 #cofc21 #cofc20.

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CofC student Katie Stagliano was recently awarded $5,000 through Jersey Mike’s Sub Abover Grant program to help continue the momentum of her nonprofit Katie's Krops.