Orientation (Bridge Students)

All students participating in Charleston Bridge must register for and attend orientation at the College of Charleston campus. Charleston Bridge Orientation will be held June 27, 2024. This event is required for students. Family members are also welcome to attend orientation. There are no placement tests or fees charged for attending. 

During Orientation at the College of Charleston campus students can...

  • Get to know other new students participating in the Charleston Bridge program. 
  • Learn more about academic and student support services. 
  • Tour the campus and Charleston Bridge classroom locations. 
  • Meet their success seminar instructor and hear from the peer mentors. 
  • See the Charleston Bridge designated residence halls (Berry or Liberty).
  • Attend the information fair to learn more about campus services, clubs, and organizations.

Once a student makes their deposit to College of Charleston, the orientation registration link is emailed to the student's CofC email. The deadline to register for Charleston Bridge orientation is May 1, 2024. Students should not register for an orientation session through MyPortal. 

The process of registering for Charleston Bridge Orientation notifies an advisor from Trident Technical College to contact student's by phone to complete course registration. These calls occur BEFORE orientation. 

If you have questions regarding admission to the Charleston Bridge program, email the CofC Office of Admissions at CharlestonBridge@cofc.edu. If you have questions regarding orientation or the program requirements, email Bridge@cofc.edu. 

Charleston Bridge Orientation Details

  • Orientation with Trident Technical College (TTC) is a virtual event. The event link will be sent to the student's TTC email. Contact Katy Hovis if you have questions. The virtual event is June 26 at 10:00am.
  • Students unable to attend the Charleston Bridge Orientation should still complete the orientation registration form and email orientat@cofc.edu to for an alternative date.
  • The Charleston Bridge Orientation should conclude by 3:00pm June 27, 2024. 

Note  

  • Students and families may visit the Trident Technical College's Thronley Campus on Rivers Avenue if you wish to buy books from the campus bookstore. Books can also be shipped to the home address.  
  • Parking on the CofC campus is not provided during orientation. 

Questions  

For questions, call the Office of New Student Programs at 843.953.2017 or email orientat@cofc.edu. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST.

If you have questions about accessibility or accommodations needed during orientation, please contact New Student Programs at least two weeks in advance so we may arrange appropriate accommodations.