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 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
CANCELLED 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
CANCELLED 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
CANCELLED 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
CANCELLED 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