Academic Success and Retention Office
Check in. Get support. Access resources.
The Academic Success and Retention Office partners with faculty, staff, students, and families to promote academic success and persistence at the College of Charleston. Through holistic support including academic guidance and connections to campus resources, the office empowers students to navigate academic challenges, strengthen academic wellness, uphold academic standards, and progress toward degree completion.
Schedule an Appointment
The Academic Success and Retention Office welcomes Zoom and in-person appointments for students.
Appointments can be made through Appointment Manager or by calling our office at 843.953.5674.
Drop-in Schedule
Drop-in and let us answer your questions.
Drop-in meetings last approximately 30 minutes, and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Spring 2026 Drop-In Schedule:
Monday - Thursday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: Appointment Only
Extended Availability for Midterm/Withdrawal Drop-In:
March 16 - 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Statement on Discrimination
The College of Charleston is committed to providing an environment free of all forms of prohibited discrimination, including sexual harassment and violence (i.e. sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and gender or sex-based bullying and stalking). If you have experienced any form of discrimination or harassment, know that help and support are available.
Please be aware that College of Charleston employees, other than designated confidential resources, are expected to report information they receive about prohibited discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. This means that if you tell us about a situation involving sexual harassment or violence, or other form of discrimination or harassment, we have to share the information with the College’s Title IX Coordinator.
Students may speak to someone confidentially by contacting the Office of Victim Services at 843-953-2273, Counseling and Substance Abuse Services at 843-953-5640, or Student Health Services at 843-953-5520.
Inquiries regarding the College of Charleston’s non-discrimination policies or complaints of discrimination or harassment may be directed to the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX Coordinator at: 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, 843-953-5754, eop@cofc.edu. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs website for more information.
These policies apply to Undergraduate Students only. Graduate students should contact the Graduate School for more information.