Weeks of Welcome
We invite you to engage in our community and discover our culture here at the College of Charleston during Weeks of Welcome (WoW). In the first weeks of the semester, you will find hundreds of opportunities to interact with and participate in traditions, programs, events, and activities that will foster a sense of community and belonging on our campus.
Registered students can find these events and more on Cougar Connect.
Schedule of Events
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January 13-19
Monday, January 13
First Day of Group Fitness Classes
George Street Fitness Center
All classes the first week are FREE! Students can try all of our group fitness platforms from yoga, Pilates, indoor cycling, HIIT, and Zumba. Our schedule and sign up can be found on IMLeagues.
Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services
Caffeine With the Dean
Outside Rita Hollings Science Center
9:00am – 12:00pm
Energize & Internationalize! The School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs invites you to enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks while taking a tour of languages, cultures, and world affairs. Use your “passport” when you arrive to visit language programs such as Spanish, French, and German, as well as study abroad opportunities, language clubs, and residential houses. Visit our International Studies Program table for a global perspective. See the world, sip coffee, and enter into a drawing for some swag!
Sponsored by: The School of Languages, Culture, and World Affairs
Warm Welcome
Cougar Mall
9:30am – 11:00am
CAB welcomes you back to campus to enjoy some hot beverages and breakfast sandwiches on this wonderful winter morning in Cougar Mall to warm you up for the second semester! More information on Cougar Connect.
Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board and Center for Sustainable Development
Tea & Hot Chocolate with the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being Interns
Sottile Clock - College Way and Green Way
11:00am – 1:00pm
Join the new OSWW interns for some tea, hot chocolate, and new connections! Drop by our table, grab a drink, and say hello!
Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being
Blue Bin Brigade
Berry Hall - 80 St. Philip Street
11:30am – 1:30pm
Get a Recycling Bin - Blue Bin Brigade
The Center for Sustainable Development offers a 3-gallon recycling bin to check-out if you live in campus housing. Keep an eye out for the Blue Bin Brigade! We’ll have a table set up with bins, loan agreements, and recycling info. at chosen residence halls near the beginning of every semester. Can't make the blue bin brigade events? Email zerowaste@cofc.edu to schedule a pick-up. Visit Cougar Connect for more information.
Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development
Motivational Monday
Multicultural Center - 14 Green Way
12:00pm
Motivational Monday is a bi-weekly event offering a relaxed space for casual, flowing conversations. Whether you're looking for inspiration, support, or simply a place to unwind with peers, these gatherings foster open dialogue and connection. Join us to start your week with positive energy and meaningful discussions!
Sponsored by: Multicultural Student Programs and Services
Dinner & Worship
St. Mathews Lutheran Church - 405 King St.
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Dinner and our monthly student lead worship service in the Lutheran Campus Ministry Lounge. *LCM is an LGBTQ+ welcoming and affirming space
Sponsored by: Lutheran Campus Ministry Charleston
Tuesday, January 14
School of Business Involvement Fair
Beatty Center Atrium - 5 Liberty St
9:00am – 12:00pm
Students can learn how to get involved with School of Business clubs, specialty programs, career circles, peer mentoring and so much more.
Sponsored by: School of Business Student Success Center
Wednesday, January 15
School of Business Involvement Fair
Beatty Center Atrium - 5 Liberty St
9:00am – 12:00pm
Students can learn how to get involved with School of Business clubs, specialty programs, career circles, peer mentoring and so much more.
Sponsored by: School of Business Student Success Center
Paint & Sip
St. Mathews Lutheran Church - 405 King St.
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Come join Lutheran Campus Ministry for a Paint & Sip! Dinner is provided (paint and sip is nonalcoholic). *LCM is an LGBTQ+ welcoming and affirming space.
Sponsored by: Lutheran Campus Ministry Charleston
Donuts and DEI
Cougar Mall
9:30am – 11:00am
Meet the Office of Institutional Diversity! Enjoy free coffee and donuts, learn about what we do, and pick up our schedule of events for Spring 2025.
Sponsored by: Office of Institutional Diversity
Study Skills Workshop: Speak Up! Strategies for Meaningful Classroom Participation
Addlestone Library, Room 127 - 205 Calhoun St.
12:00pm
College professors expect students to be actively engaged in classroom discussion--but that can be scary or intimidating! In this interactive workshop, students will learn skills and strategies to make 'Speaking Up!' part of their regular classroom routine. This workshop is appropriate for students at any level of their career.
Sponsored by: Center for Student Learning
Crochet Group
26 Coming St.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Crochet Group for all! Whether you're a beginner or advanced crocheter, join OSWW and practice your skills. All materials & supplies included.
Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
BSU Winter Movie Night
Wells Fargo Auditorium, Beatty 115 - 5 Liberty Street
6:30pm
The Black Student Union is hosting a winter-themed movie night for all students to enjoy. Free food!
Sponsored by: Black Student Union
Thursday, January 16
Hot Cocoa Bar with Humanities and Social Sciences
Cougar Mall
10:30am – 12:30pm
Enjoy a free hot cocoa bar with the perfect syrups and toppings while you browse the sweet majors in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences!
Sponsored by: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Blue Bin Brigade
Berry Hall - 80 St. Philip Street
11:30am – 1:30pm
Get a Recycling Bin - Blue Bin Brigade
The Center for Sustainable Development offers a 3-gallon recycling bin to check-out if you live in campus housing. Keep an eye out for the Blue Bin Brigade! We’ll have a table set up with bins, loan agreements, and recycling info. at chosen residence halls near the beginning of every semester. Can't make the blue bin brigade events? Email zerowaste@cofc.edu to schedule a pick-up. Visit Cougar Connect for more information.
Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development
CAB Open House
Bell South Building, Room 323 - 81 Saint Philip St
6:30pm
Welcome back Cougars! Join CAB for a fun night of free snacks and fun activities. Learn how to be involved with CAB, whether you’re in a club and want to collaborate, are interested in volunteering, want to work with us, or want to attend some fun events this semester. Visit Cougar Connect for more information.
Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board
Friday, January 17
Jackbox Jamboree
Robert Scott Small, Room 300 - 175 Calhoun St
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Need a good laugh? Do you enjoy trivia or a battle of wit? Come join the Counseling Center for a few rounds of Fibbage and Quiplash via Jackbox Games.
Sponsored by: Counseling Center
Women’s Basketball vs Monmouth
TD Arena – 301 Meeting St.
7:00pm
Free for Students
Sponsored by: Athletics
Saturday, January 18
Panhellenic COB Open House
Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 102 & 103 – 58 Coming St.
12:00pm – 3:00PM
An Open House that features the Panhellenic chapters of the College of Charleston who are participating in COB (Continuous Open Bidding) in Spring of 2025. Each chapter partaking in COB will have their own table at the Open House to allow PNM's (Potential New Members) to meet with the chapters and learn about their values, philanthropies, and events.
Sponsored by: Panhellenic Association (PHA)
Men’s Basketball vs Northeastern
TD Arena – 301 Meeting St.
5:00pm
Free for Students
Sponsored by: Athletics
Sunday, January 19
Super Smash Brothers Night
Johnson Gym – 30 George St.
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Free to Play
Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services
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January 20-26
Monday, January 20
MLK Day Parade
Starts at Buke High School, Ends at Mother Emanuel AME Church
Viewing locations near campus include King Street (from Warren to Calhoun) and Calhoun (King to Meeting block). From personal experience, if you get out there early enough, you can stake out space for a nice-sized viewing party on the Calhoun Street side of Francis Marion Square.
Sponsored by: YWCA Greater Charleston
Tuesday, January 21
IFC Week
Various times & Locations
IFC Week is to promote IFC Recruitment and is open to all students who may be interested in joining a fraternity at the College of Charleston. All eligible organizations will be present to connect and meet with potential new members. Events will be hosted throughout the week of January 21-24th. For more information, please check Cougar Connect or on Instagram at @cofc_ifc!
Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Addlestone Library WOW Game and Prizes
Addlestone Library, Room 205 - 205 Calhoun St.
11:00am – 1:00pm
We will host a game that provides some sort of library-related information with library swag as prizes.
Sponsored by: Addlestone Library
Vision Board Making
Simons Center, Room 180 – 54 St. Philip St.
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Join OSWW and the Career Center on making vision boards and planning your 2025! All supplies included with some light refreshments.
Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being & the Career Center
BHIC Martin Luther King, Jr. Program
MUSC: Drug Discovery Building – 70 President St.
6:30pm
The Black History Intercollegiate Consortium (BHIC) is comprised of the College of Charleston, The Citadel, MUSC, Trident Tech, and Charleston Southern. BHIC was founded in the late 1980s to enhance racial harmony across institutions and in the community. Each year, BHIC organizes a joint Martin Luther King, Jr program at one of the campuses. During the program, each institution has the opportunity to award an MLK Humanitarian Award to a faculty, staff, or College-connected community member who embodies the ideas of racial equity, inclusivity, and social justice espoused by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sponsored by: The Black History Intercollegiate Consortium
Cougar Pantry Open House
Cougar Pantry - 26 Coming Street
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Come visit us and check out the new additions to the Cougar Pantry. Find out how you can get involved, enter into the new Pantry+ program to earn CP swag, free Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, and more. Free treats from Wake & Bake Confections.
Sponsored By: Cougar Pantry & Office of Student Involvement
Wednesday, January 22
Center for Disability Services Open House
Lightsey Center, Suite 104 - 160 Calhoun Street
10:00am – 12:00pm
Weeks of Welcome CDS Open House: Get your questions answered about your accommodations, campus resources, and accessible technology.
Sponsored by: Center for Disability Services
Study Abroad Fair
Cougar Mall
10:00am – 1:00pm
Study Abroad Fair - Information tables on study abroad programs summer 2025 and beyond
Sponsored by: Center for International Education
Addlestone Library WOW Game and Prizes
Addlestone Library - 205 Calhoun St.
11:00am – 1:00pm
We will host a game that provides some sort of library-related information with library swag as prizes.
Sponsored by: Addlestone Library
Crochet Group
26 Coming St.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Crochet Group for all! Whether you're a beginner or advanced crocheter, join OSWW and practice your skills. All materials & supplies included.
Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
CAB Breakfast for Supper Club
Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center, Room 100 - 96 Wentworth St
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Join CAB for breakfast for supper club! It will be a night full of free food, community, and connections. Make sure to wear your comfiest pajamas! Visit Cougar Connect for more information.
Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board
Thursday, January 23
Addlestone Library WOW Game and Prizes
Addlestone Library - 205 Calhoun St.
11:00am – 1:00pm
We will host a game that provides some sort of library-related information with library swag as prizes.
Sponsored by: Addlestone Library
Spring Student Organization Fair
Cougar Mall
11:30am – 1:30pm
Get connected to our many student organizations. From academics, honor societies, sports clubs, and more, our organizations have something for everyone! Meet our leaders and get involved!
Sponsored by: Office of Student Involvement
Narcan Training: How to Reverse an Overdose
Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 102 - 58 Coming St
3:15pm
Learn about how to identify signs of an opioid overdose and reverse the effects with Narcan! All participants will receive free Narcan at the end of the training. Visit Cougar Connect for more information.
Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being
Grocery Bingo
Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 101 - 58 Coming St
6:00pm – 8:00pm
All students are welcome to come out and play BINGO with the chance to win grocery items, kitchen supplies, and food! There will be some BIG prizes throughout the night, and you don’t want to miss out. Visit Cougar Connect for more information.
Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board and Cougar Pantry
Men’s Basketball vs University of North Carolina - Wilmington
TD Arena – 301 Meeting St.
7:00pm
Free for Students
Sponsored by: Athletics
Friday, January 24
Crafting Connections
Robert Scott Small, Room 300 - 175 Calhoun St
12:00pm
Getting overwhelmed? Need a moment to just pause? Join us for Crafting Connections, a drop-in art hour hosted by the Counseling Center. Give yourself an outlet for expression and build connections with other creators. All supplies will be provided, and registration is not required.
Sponsored by: Counseling Center
Saturday, January 25
Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Center for Student Engagement
11:30am – 3:30pm
Join the Center for Civic Engagement and the Historic Preservation & Community Planning Club for the first Habitat for Humanity build of the semester! Meet other like-minded students with interests in service, community development, construction and sustainability. Free lunch and transportation to the build site provided. Registration required here. Enter passcode CFCE2025.
Sponsored by: Center for Civic Engagement and Historic Preservation & Community Planning Club
Sunday, January 26
IFC Convocation
Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 101 - 58 Coming St.
11:00am – 12:30pm
Come join the Interfraternity Council to kick off our formal recruitment week. Convocation is an opportunity for potential new members (PNMs) to learn more about what to expect during the week, helpful tips to navigate the process, and allow IFC Chapters to introduce themselves. ALL IFC Potential New Members are required to attend! You must register and meet all eligibility requirements for IFC Recruitment to attend. The deadline to register is Friday, January 24th, 2025 by 11:59pm. Register Here.
Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
IFC Open House
Cistern Yard - 66 George Street
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Open house is an opportunity for PNMs to introduce themselves to chapters and have more one-on-one conversations following convocation. ALL IFC Potential New Members are required to attend! You must register and meet all eligibility requirements for IFC Recruitment to attend. The deadline to register is Friday, January 24th, 2025 by 11:59pm. Register Here.
Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
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January 27-February 2
Monday, January 27
Mental Health Monday
Multicultural Center - 14 Green Way
12:00pm
Mental Health Monday is a bi-weekly event where students can join Rainie Gordon from the Counseling Center for an open conversation about mental health. Each session provides valuable insights, resources, and support to help navigate stress, well-being, and self-care. It's a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others.
Sponsored by: Multicultural Student Programs and Services
Cooking Class with OSWW
Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 103 - 58 Coming St.
5:00pm – 6:00pm & 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join OSWW for a healthy & dorm-friendly cooking class! All supplies and food are included, but pre-registration on Cougar Connect is required!
Register for 5pm here
Register for 6:30pm hereSponsored by: Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
Tuesday, January 28
LEGO BLOCKbuster Movie Night
Robert Scott Small, Room 235 - 175 Calhoun St
6:00pm
Block off some time and join CAB and the Department of Student Involvement in RSS 235 to build memories and LEGOs during this LEGO blockbuster event. There will be light snacks and a special giveaway. Everything is awesome when you’re watching the LEGO movie with CAB and Student Involvement. Visit Cougar Connect for more information.
Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board and Office of Student Involvement
Wednesday, January 29
Crochet Club Beginners Club
Robert Scott Small, Room 106 - 175 Calhoun St
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Crochet Club Beginners Night is a crochet club meeting designed to teach the basics of crochet. We aim to teach students a new craft while fostering a sense of community through crochet. Our club already has members that are passionate about crochet and are designated teachers committed to helping newcomers become acquainted with the artform. Students do not need to bring anything; supplies will be provided. Event registration will be done through google forms. It will be shared via flyers, social media, and at the involvement fair on 1/23. RSVP here.
Sponsored by: Crochet Club
The Black Student Union presents: Family Feud
Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 154 - 58 Coming St
6:30pm
The Black Student Union is hosting a Family Feud game night here organizations will go head-to-head in competition.
Sponsored by: Black Student Union
Thursday, January 30
Men’s Basketball vs Stony Brook
TD Arena – 301 Meeting St.
6:00pm
Free for Students
Sponsored by: Athletics
Movie Night: The Sky Is Gray
Jewish Studies Center, Room 337 - 96 Wentworth St
6:00pm
Join the Office of Institutional Diversity for a screening of the 1980 film The Sky Is Gray, featuring Olivia Cole, James Bond III and Margaret Avery, followed by a brief discussion. This film touches on themes of poverty and what it means to be Black and in poverty in the South during the Jim Crow era. Free snacks will be provided. You will need your Cougar Card to enter the building.
Sponsored by: Office of Institutional Diversity
Friday, January 31
Women’s Basketball vs Stony Brook
TD Arena – 301 Meeting St.
7:00pm
Free for Students
Sponsored by: Athletics
The Arkansaw Bear by Aurand Harris
Chapel Theatre - 172 Calhoun St
7:30pm
Students can reserve free tickets at the George Street Box Office or online here.
Saddened and bewildered at her grandfather's approaching death, Tish runs to her 'special tree.' There, in a world of fantasy provided by her wish on a star, she meets the world's greatest dancing bear. He is old, like her grandfather, and is running away—from death. In trying to help him, she begins to understand the meaning of both life and death, which helps her to cope with her own sadness. The play blends realism and fantasy, pathos and humor. It is delightfully theatrical, with music, magic and dance, and enthusiastically applauded by children's audiences and family audiences. The Arkansaw Bear is an important work by America's foremost playwright for young audiences, sparkling with entertainment while also dramatizing, with poignancy, a universal truth.Sponsored by: Center Stage