Honors Experience Day

Event Info

• Honors Experience Day Schedule

  Honors Experience Day is designed so that you can customize your schedule based on your interests, passions, and personal goals.  
  
  Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to meet with faculty of your choosing, connect with current and prospective Honors students, and learn about the opportunities that matter most to you!

  General Schedule

   
  12:30-1:00 p.m. - Check-in (The main lobby of the Stern Student Center)

   

  1:00-1:50 p.m. - Welcome Session (Stern Student Center Fourth Floor Ballroom)

  • Welcome Message from Dr. Beth Meyer-Bernstein, Dean of the Honors College
  • Student Panel Q&A: Hear from current Honors students about their CofC experiences 

  *To ensure we have enough space for everyone, the welcome session is open to all prospective students and (1) additional guest

   

  2:00-2:50 p.m. - Academic Interest Meetings (Locations throughout campus; you choose your meeting!)

  Learn more about the CofC experience from academic deans, department chairs, and faculty. You get to choose the meeting based on your interests and goals.

  • School of the Arts
  • Department of Biology & Marine Biology
  • School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering
  • Undergraduate research and study abroad
  • The Honors College First Year Experience/Honors Engaged

   

  3:00-3:50 p.m. - Academic Interest Meetings (Locations throughout campus; you choose your meeting!)

  Learn more about the CofC experience from academic deans, department chairs, and faculty. You get to choose the meeting based on your interests and goals.

  • The Honors College First Year Experience
  • School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs
  • Health Professions Advising Program
  • Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Community (E-LLC)
  • School of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • School of Education

   

  4:00-4:50 p.m. - Academic Interest Meetings (Locations throughout campus; you choose your meeting!)

  Learn more about the CofC experience from academic deans, department chairs, and faculty. You get to choose the meeting based on your interests and goals.

  • Department of Psychology
  • Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • School of Business
  • Health Professions Advising Program
  • School of Health Sciences
  • Undergraduate research and study abroad

   

  5:00-6:30 p.m. - Reception (The School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering building courtyard) 
  
  A casual reception to close out Honors Experience Day for all prospective students and all their family members. Meet with other prospective students, chat with deans, college administrators, faculty, staff, and other campus community members, and enjoy a sampling of light refreshments. 

• Event Check-In

  Your Honors Experience Day begins with a check-in between 12:30-1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Stern Student Center here on campus.

  Once you check in, you'll be provided with a detailed schedule of available events that will guide you through the rest of the day. Your schedule allows you to choose the events you'd like to attend and to customize your experience based on your academic interests and personal goals. No matter what events you choose, you'll get to meet plenty of CofC faculty, staff, and current students, who'll share their various experiences with you.

• Where to Park

  Public parking is available at several city garages located near campus. Check out the College's guide to parking around campus for more details.

• Opening Welcome Session

  We're excited to welcome so many of you to Honors Experience Day. Our opening welcome session will take place from 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. in the fourth-floor ballroom of the Stern Student Center. At the opening session you'll meet Honors College leadership, faculty, and staff, and hear directly from a panel of current Honors College students about their experiences.

  To ensure we have enough space for everyone and don't exceed the ballroom's fire code capacity, the welcome session is open to all prospective students and (1) additional guest. If you have more than one family member visiting campus with you, don't worry. There's plenty for them to do around campus and around Charleston (see the parent/guardian schedule below for more details).

• Parent/Guardian Schedule

  The Honors College community isn't just for students. Parents, guardians, and family members are an intergral part of a student's success at the College of Charleston, and we hope all of you will join us for Honors Experience Day. Here's what family members can expect:

  • Because of space limitations, attending students can be joined by (1) additional guest for the 1:00 p.m. welcome session.
  • All parents, guardians, and family members are welcome to join us for the 5:00 p.m. reception.
  • The academic meetings in between are a chance for the visiting students to explore what CofC has to offer, and we do ask that you allow them space to experience our campus community on their own. (Don't worry; they're in safe hands!)

  While your student is meeting with CofC faculty and students, there'll be plenty for you to check out on your own! Consider visiting some of our campus highlights like the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History or the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. The Charleston Visitors Bureau also has plenty of recommendations for the area surrounding campus. 

• What to Wear

  Honors Experience Day involves events all over campus, so we recommend that you wear shoes and clothing that are comfortable to walk in. Beyond that, you're welcome and encouraged to wear a wardrobe that allows you to be yourself!

• Travel and Accommodations

  We're thrilled that many of you are able to join us from locations near and far. These campus maps will help you get the lay of the land. 
  
  If you're traveling by air, Charleston International Airport (CHS) is about ten miles north of downtown Charleston and the College. Options for ground transportation include taxis, ride shares, and the CARTA bus services.
  
  For visitors staying in Historic Downtown Charleston, a rental car is likely not necessary. The Francis Marion Hotel is minutes from campus. Additional accommodation options near campus often offer discounted rates if you say you're attending a College of Charleston event.