Facility Features

Each facility managed by the Office of Student Life offers unique features. Some facilities also include certain restrictions. 

Facility Use Guidelines

The links below will provide you with more information on each Student Life facility.
  • Cougar Mall

    REMINDER: Cougar Mall is a NON-AMPLIFIED SOUND space

    Facility Features and Restrictions

    Student Organization Tables

    • Student organizations may reserve one four-foot rectangular table per event from the Office of Student Life. Student Life does not reserve tables for faculty, staff and departments.
    • Tables must be requested at the time the reservation is submitted to the Office of Student Life through CougarConnect.
    • The reserving organization is responsible for returning the table to the Stern Student Center, 4th floor, at the conclusion of their event. Failure to return tables may result in loss of tabling privileges and the organization charged for table replacement.


    Decorations and Items Used While Tabling

    • Only free-standing decorations or table decorations are allowed in this facility.
    • Hanging or taping materials to walls, lamp posts, benches, art installations, trees, bushes, railings, trash cans, doors and windows is prohibited.
    • No changes or modifications may be made to any room and/or space.
    • Glitter, candles and open flames are strictly prohibited.
    • Reserving organizations will be responsible for any damages and may risk temporarily losing their reservation privileges.

    Questions concerning requests may be sent to Chris Bond, Associate Director for Events and Operations, Student Life.

  • Rivers Green

    Rivers Green will be available after 5pm for small meetings or events. Tabling will be permitted reservations through the Office of Student Life on a limited basis

    REMINDER: Rivers Green is a NON-AMPLIFIED SOUND AREA.

    Student Organization Tabling

    • Student organizations may reserve one four-foot rectangular table per event from the Office of Student Life. Student Life does not reserve tables for faculty, staff and departments.
    • Tables must be requested at the time the reservation is submitted to the Office of Student Life through CougarConnect.
    • The reserving organization is responsible for returning the table to the Stern Student Center, 4th floor, at the conclusion of their event. Failure to return tables may result in loss of tabling privileges and the organization charged for table replacement.
    • Student organization fundraisers or events that involve food will need to use PREPACKAGED FOOD ONLY. Food that is homemade or distributed from common containers is not permitted.

    Event Restrictions

    • Available only for events sponsored by College of Charleston student organizations, faculty and staff.
    • No events will be scheduled during the Dark Period leading up to exams.
    • All entrances to Addlestone Library and Starbucks must remain accessible. Tabling is only permitted on the bricks around the green and on the green space.
    • No amplified sound is allowed.
    • No additional lighting/sound equipment is allowed.
    • All events must be finalized with the Office of Student Life 10 business days prior to the event and must comply with city noise ordinances.
    • Clean-up is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization.

    Rain Location

    • A rain location must be identified and reported to the Office of Student Life. Organizations may proceed without a rain location after confirming with the Office of Student Life. The Addlestone Library is not available as a rain location for Rivers Green events.

    Setup Information

    The Office of Student Life does not provide any setup assistance for Rivers Green.

    Once you have a confirmed reservation:

    • To request tables, chairs, trash cans or additional bins for recycling, contact Facilities Management.
    • To request audio/visual equipment, contact AVES at aves@cofc.edu

    Decorations

    • Only free-standing decorations or table decorations are allowed in this facility.
    • Hanging or taping materials to walls, lamp posts, benches, art installations, trees, bushes, railings, trash cans, doors and windows is prohibited.
    • No changes or modifications may be made to any room and/or space.
    • All items, such as props and/or decorations must be removed from the area immediately after the event.
    • Glitter, candles and open flames are strictly prohibited.
    • Reserving organizations will be responsible for any damages and may risk temporarily losing their reservation privileges.
  • Stern Student Center

    Normal Hours of Operation

    Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11pm
    Saturday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 4:00 p.m. - 11pm

    Hours will vary during the summer term, academic holidays and campus-wide holidays.

    After Hours Operations
    When possible, the Office of Student Life will allow organizations to host events in the Stern Student Center after hours. An after-hours facility fee will be charged to all organizations using the facility after hours. Current rates are available on the Fees web page.

    ADA Accommodations
    The Stern Student Center features an elevator, ADA accessible meeting rooms and restrooms.

    Audio/Visual Assistance
    The Office of Student Life can provide limited audio/visual resources for events held in the Stern Student Center. For additional audio/visual resources, staffing and support, please contact Audio/Visual Event Support.

    Decorations

    • Only free-standing decorations or table decorations are allowed in this facility.
    • Hanging or taping materials to walls, ceilings, doors and windows is prohibited.
    • No changes or modifications may be made to any room and/or space.
    • All items, such as props and/or decorations, must be removed from the area immediately after the event.
    • Glitter, candles, open flames and fog machines are strictly prohibited.
    • Reserving organizations will be responsible for any damages and may risk temporarily losing their reservation privileges.


    Stern Center Meeting & Event Spaces

    Stern 201

    Capacity - 32 in current configuration

    Room Features

    • Laptop and wired internet
    • Whiteboards
    • Wireless internet
    • Two large screens and LED projector

    Stern 205

    Capacity - determined by setup

    Room Features

    • Laptop and wired internet
    • Wireless internet
    • Large screen and LED projector
    • Podium (available upon request)

    Stern 408

    Capacities and Setup

    • Capacity – 10
    • Large conference table with chairs
    • Dry erase board
    • Internet connection (both wired and wireless)
    • Smart Room with webcam, wireless keyboard and mouse, large monitor for video conferencing

    Stern 409

    Capacity - 32 in current configuration

    Room Features

    • Laptop and wired internet
    • Whiteboards
    • Wireless internet
    • Two large screens and LED projector

    Stern Ballroom

    Capacity: determined by setup.

    Room Features

    • (2) 63-inch, flat-panel plasma screen TVs
    • (2) 50-inch, flat-panel plasma screen TVs
    • Dedicated computer for use with AV system and wired internet
    • Sound system with wired and wireless microphones system
    • Wireless internet
    • Flags – USA & South Carolina
    • Stage and podium (available upon request)
  • RITA 101 Auditorium (special events only)
    The capacity for RITA 101 is 206. Furniture may not be moved in this space and must remain in classroom rows. Any request for additional setup must be made at least three (3) weeks prior to event and will result in a reset fee being assessed by the department or organization. Equipment and furniture may not be removed from these space. No exceptions.

    Room Features
    • Five large screens and LED Projectors
    • Lectern on-stage: built-in computer and microphone with controls for all technology
    • Laptop connection on lectern
    • Large stage (stage cannot be removed)
    • Wall-to-wall whiteboard behind stage
    • Built-in sound system
    • DVD and Blu-Ray capability

    ADA accessible entrance is from the promenade entrance.

  • RITA 102 & 103 (special events only)

    The capacity for RITA 102 is 55 and RITA 103 is 55. Furniture may not be moved in these spaces and must remain in classroom rows. Any request for additional setup must be made at least three (3) weeks prior to event and will result in a reset fee being assessed by the department or organization. Equipment and furniture may not be removed from these spaces. No exceptions.

    Room Features

    • Large screen with LED Projector
    • Lectern with built-in computer and web camera
    • White board built-in on front wall
    • DVD and Blu-Ray capability
    ADA accessible entrance is from the promenade entrance.