Parent & Family Resources
At the College of Charleston, families are our partners. You play a crucial role in your students' educational experience and success. You're a mentor. A coach. A sounding board.
We want you to feel as connected as possible to what's happening with your student and the College of Charleston. By staying informed and connecting to the resources below, you can do that from the beginning, middle, and end of the journey!
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The CofC Parent & Family Experience (For Prospective, New, Current, & Graduating Families)
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If you have questions or information that you cannot find here, please email us at parents@charleston.edu or call the Office of New Student Programs at 843.953.2017 (open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST). We are here to help!
Find Your Family Group
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Prospective Families
For families exploring the College of Charleston and considering applying.
- Academic Schools
- Admission Events (Choose Charleston & Cougar for a Day)
- Apply to the College of Charleston
- Campus Tour
- College-at-a-Glance
- College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu
- Cost of Attendance (Net Price Calculator)
- Directory
- Honors College
- Institutional Surveys
- Majors & Minors
- Meet Your Admission Counselor
- Pay the Enrollment Deposit (If You Want to Attend CofC!)
- Quick Facts
- Request Information
- Safety on Campus
- Stay Informed: Subscribe to The CofC Parent & Family Experience
- Submit the FAFSA (CofC School Code 003428)
- Visit Charleston SC
- YouTube Channel
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New Student Families
For families of students who have been admitted and are preparing to start their first semester.
- Admission Next Steps for Admitted Students
- Academic Advising
- Academic Calendar
- Accept Your Financial Aid Offer
- Access MyPortal
- Apply for Campus Housing
- Campus Safety Resources
- Campus Services
- Charleston Life
- Cougar Alert: Emergency Management Notification
- Cougar Card (Get a Student ID Card)
- Cougar Complete (Access to Books & Course Materials)
- Cougar Countdown
- Cougar Excursion
- Cougar Shuttle
- Counseling Center
- Disability Services (Apply for accommodations)
- Family Webinars for Fall 2026 Families (Coming Soon!)
- Financial Assistance & Veterans Affairs
- First Year Impact
- First Year Experience
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- iCharleston
- Lawful Presence Verification
- Mail Services & Shipping
- Meal Plans & Dining Locations
- New Student Checklist
- New Student & Family Orientation Registration (Required for New Students, Optional for Families)
- Proxy Access for Parents (Students Must be Registered for Classes to Grant Access)
- Registration Resources
- Residence Halls
- Student Health Services (Submit Immunization & Vaccine Documents)
- Scholarships
- Stay Informed
- Treasurer's Office: Semester Bill Payment
- Technology Support
- Weeks of Welcome events
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Currently Enrolled Families
For families of students who are actively enrolled and continuing their studies.
- Academic Advising
- Academic Calendar (Semester Calendar/Registration/Final Exams)
- Addlestone Library
- Athletics
- Campus Bookstore
- Campus Recreation
- Career Center
- Center for Student Learning
- Charleston Area Transportation
- College of Charleston Events Calendar
- College of Charleston Ring
- Collegiate Recovery Program
- Coursera Career Academy
- Counseling Center
- Financial Assistance & Veterans Affairs
- FERPA
- Food & Housing Resources (Cougar Pantry)
- Giving to the College
- Greek Life
- Handshake (Career Center Job Posting System)
- IT Support
- Maymester/Summer Sessions
- My Portal
- Parking
- Proxy Access
- Safety Services
- Student Care Outreach (Refer a Student of Concern)
- Student Health
- Stay Informed
- Student Employment
- Student Handbook
- Student Life
- Student Wellness
- Study Abroad
- The Hub
- Treasurer's Office: Ebill Authorized User
- Undergraduate Catalog
- Veteran & Military Student Services
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Graduating Families
For families with undergraduate students finishing their degree and preparing for commencement.