Extraordinary Happens Here

For more than 250 years, we've charted a different path. One led by optimism, innovation and a curiosity that can change the world. Nestled in one of the most beautiful historic cities in the country, the College offers world-class academics with a tight-knit community and wide-open opportunity.
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Carve Out Something Different Here

No matter your area of interest, we have the program for you. We offer approximately 150 undergraduate majors and minors, 22 master's degree programs and nine graduate-level certificate programs and robust interdisciplinary programs.

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Live Life In A Postcard

Feel like a local no matter where you're from. Charleston is the perfect-sized city–big enough to support a vibrant and diverse cultural life yet small enough to feel right at home from your very first day.
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Life in Charleston

The College is in the middle of one of the most lovingly preserved historic districts in America, yet the city is forward-focused with a diverse population and innovative companies like Google, Boeing and Blackbaud.
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Student Life

Make your college experience everything you imagined. There's never a dull moment on our campus, plus downtown Charleston is just minutes from some of the best beaches in the Southeast and boasts year-round temperate weather.
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Clubs & Organizations

Find your people and pursue your passions with our more than 240 student clubs and organizations.
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Where Optimists Thrive

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We designed the rover, including what the onboard scientific instruments are going to do, the risk protocols and the base cost of the mission, all while trying to stay below our budget.

Tyler Glymph, sophomore geology major, astronomy and biology minor

My marketing and business classes prepared me for my internship with the Philadelphia Eagles by not only teaching me the principles of marketing, but also consumer behavior and customer relations.

Sophia Cucinotta, marketing major

The potential impact of this project is groundbreaking, as it has the capacity to revolutionize HAB [harmful algal blooms] monitoring and management, surpassing the limitations of traditional methods.

Adam Ali, associate professor of geology

It is cool being up close and seeing every part of the sample collection process. You’re not just using someone else’s data to write up a paper. You’re seeing it through from beginning to end.

Tita Curtin, public health major

Upcoming Events

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Career Center Employer Pop-Up Fair

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Habitat for Humanity Build Day

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Simons Center for the Arts: Community Celebration

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College News

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College of Charleston Photos of the Week

Sep 06, 2024

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Scholarships Allow Students to Study Abroad

Sep 04, 2024

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Community Invited to Newly Renovated Simons Center’s Reopening Celebration

Sep 03, 2024

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