Cougar Activities Board

Free events planned FOR students, BY students.

We provide all students with a variety of co-curricular programming that will enhance your sense of belonging and enrich your campus life experience here at the College of Charleston. All for fun, all for free.

CAB in Action

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Student event.
 
 

Check out some highlights from our past events!

What's Going On Right Now?

Follow us on Instagram at @cofccab to see our current programming lineup, highlights from recent events, and more! 

Current students can find all of our events on Cougar Connect.

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Get Involved

Involvement in CAB helps you gain hands-on event planning & coordination experience. (Plus, you'll plan parties for a living!) We offer opportunities for paid executive board positions as well as volunteers.

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About CAB

Learn about who we are and what we do.
  • CAB History

    The Cougar Activities Board was created in the spring of 1980. Previously, the Entertainment Committee of SGA handled the programming for the campus, but as our campus grew, so did the need to develop a board whose primary focus was programming. Although our name has changed many times over the years (College Union Board, College Activities Board, Cougar Productions), our goal has always remained the same: to provide premier, FREE programming to all CofC students.

  • Programming Categories
    🎙️ MAINSTAGE

    Live Entertainment highlighting music, comedy, hypnotists, mentalists, talent shows, open mic-nights, etc)

    🎉 SPECIAL EVENTS

    Traditional events, dance parties, game shows, trivia nights, bingo nights, movies, video game tournaments

    🔗 COMMUNITY & CONNECTION EVENTS

    Small community-builders; dinner parties; resource drives; impactful, topical, discussion-based events

    🎨 DAYTIME

    Novelties, make & takes, crafts, daytime performers, trips & community events, commuter engagement

    💞 COLLABORATION

    Not a part of CAB? No problem! Apply for a co-sponsorship and we’ll help your organization’s next big event happen! 

  • Past Event Hits

    Here's just a taste of some of the amazing programming we've brought to our campus!

    TALENT!

    Trigg Watson, The Indigo Girls, They Might Be Giants, Frank Warren, Godfrey, Yunc Joc, Jim Breuer, TWISTA, Corey Smith, Cassadee Pope

    ENTERTAINMENT!

    Charleston Stars Drag Pageant, CABcade, Late Night Laughs, CABflix & Chill, Murder Mystery Dinner Parties, Taylor Swift Karaoke Night, CAB Coffeehouse

    CHANCES TO WIN BIG!

    Casino Night, Back to School & Grocery Bingo, The Price is Right, Trivia Night, Nerdology

    GIANT PARTIES!

    Bourbon St. Blowout, Haunted CofC, Retro Block Party, April Showers, Cougarpalooza, Barbie Silent Disco, Leap Day Baby Birthday Bash

    EXPEDITIONS!

    Sunset Harbor Cruise, SC Aquarium, International African American Museum, Carowinds, Charleston Riverdogs, Ghosts & Graveyards Tour, Coastal Carolina Fair, Escape Rooms

    WELLBEING!

    Yoga in the Yard, Relax & Recharge, Friendsgiving, Cooking Classes, Mindfulness & Meditation

    COMMUNITY BUILDERS!

    Poetry Night, Supper Club, Speed Friending, Sexual Wellness Fest, Canvas Couture: A Gala for Giving

    NOVELTIES!

    Stuff-A-Bear, Succulent Potting, Paint’N’Sips, Photo Booths, Dorm Décor, Street Signs 

  • Mission & Core Values

    The Cougar Activities Board provides all CofC students with a variety of co-curricular programming that enhances and enriches the campus life experience. We aim to...

    • Create & facilitate campus-wide programming that is dynamic, lively, and promotes a sense of belonging & engagement at the College of Charleston.  
    • Work to unify the campus community by providing diverse programming that reaches the entire student population.  
    • Cultivate student leadership, organization, dedication, time management, and responsibility among members & student population.