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Greetings from the Office of the Dean of Students!
The Office of the Dean of Students serves as a resource for students. We're here for you in-person and virtually. Stop by for a visit or contact us.
Our office is a great starting point for questions regarding:
- resources and care outreach for students experiencing barriers to their success.
- campus procedures and policies including our Honor System, which includes our Code of Conduct and Honor Code.
- ways students can advocate for themselves, including our student complaints process.
- any of the resources outlined below!
Looking for the Collegiate Recovery Program? Visit their new homepage below!
Frequently Used Resources
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FAST Form & Student Care Outreach
If you or a student you know has an academic, financial or personal challenge, visit our webpage on student care outreach.
If you need to refer a student who is struggling with an academic, personal or emotional challenge, you should use our F.A.S.T. form. This is for non-emergency situtations.
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Students of Concern
If you notice a student is exhibiting concerning behavior, visit the Students of Concern webpage.
If you need to refer a student, you should use our F.A.S.T. form. This is for non-emergency situtations.
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Food & Housing Insecurity
Food and housing insecurity impacts too many college students. The College of Charleston is here to help students who need temporary assistance.
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Preventative Education
We have professional staff trained to engage participants in workshops covering topics like:
- bystander intervention.
- party smart.
- consent and boundaries.
- healthy relationships.
- social media and its impact on relationships.
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Neighborhood Relations
As part of the historic, downtown community, the College of Charleston campus is part of the fabric of its surrounding neighborhoods. Many students live, work, dine, and shop in these neighborhoods. Part of the college experience is learning life skills like how to be a good neighbor. We have a dedicated neighborhood relations coordinator to help you navigate this unique College of Charleston experience.
Need to report an off-campus concern in the City of Charleston?
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Our Honor System & Report a Possible Violation
The Honor System of the College of Charleston is intended to promote and protect an atmosphere of trust and fairness in the classroom and in the conduct of daily life. The Honor System is composed of two major components: The Honor Code and the Code of Conduct. Specific policies fall under each major component. Students at the College of Charleston are bound by honor and by their enrollment at the College to abide by the honor and conduct codes and to report violations. Faculty and staff members are strongly encouraged to report violations of the Honor Code or Code of Conduct.
As members of the college community, students are expected to evidence a high standard of personal conduct and to respect the rights of other students, faculty, staff members, community neighbors, and visitors on campus. Students are also expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws.
Policies
- Code of Conduct
- Honor Code
- Student Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Student Organizational Conduct
- Academic Dishonesty and the Operation of the XXF Transcript Notation
Student Organization Conduct
To help you make fully informed choices about joining student organizations at College of Charleston, we provide a report on any organizational conduct violations dating back to 2013.
Procedures & Reporting Options
- Report a Possible Violation of the Code of Conduct or Honor Code
- Class III Honor Code documentation can be found on the Hub.
- Honor System FAQs
- Need to report an off-campus concern in the City of Charleston? Please review our Off Campus Liviability Incident/Neighborhood Disruption Report.
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Student Handbook
The student handbook will assist you, the student, in understanding your rights, freedoms and responsibilities as a student. It's an official publication of the College of Charleston and all students are held accountable for its contents.
You are responsible for abiding by its rules, which are intended to facilitate and sustain the on-going business of the College.
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Letters of Good Standing
You may need information about you conduct record or standing at the College of Charleston. To request letters of good standing, dean's certifications, conduct review forms, common and transfer applications and other verifications, you will need to submit a form to the Dean of Students office using your College of Charleston email.
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Honor Board
The Honor Board is the student-led hearing body that coordinates hearings to determine whether students are responsible for violations of the policies outlined in the Student Handbook.
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Voter Registration
The College of Charleston is committed to getting students registered and out to vote. Whether you choose to vote in your hometown with an absentee ballot or in Charleston, you have options and we're here to help!