Currently Enrolled Student Families
As your student continues their studies at the College of Charleston, check here for key information and resources to help you stay informed, connected and confident in how to support them.
Support & Success
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Academics
Academic Calendar
Important dates for the semester including deadlines, breaks, registration, final exams and commencement.Academic Integrity & AI
The College of Charleston's commitment to academic integrity and the ethical integration of AI in your student's education.Campus Bookstore
Your official source for required textbooks, course materials and the latest Cougar apparel to help your student show their Cougar spirit.First Year Experience Abroad
The First Year Abroad program allows incoming students to jumpstart their global education by combining core academic requirements with a unique international immersion during their first year at the College.Maymester/Summer Sessions
A two-week Maymester session, Extended Summer, or month-long Summer I or Summer II can help your student stay on track during the summer break.MyPortal
MyPortal is the secure, one-stop digital center for where your student manages their academic life - from checking grades and registering for classes to managing their Cougar Card and paying thier tuition statements.President's & Dean's List
We celebrate academic excellence through the President's List (3.800 GPA) and Dean's List (3.500 GPA) recognizing students who achieve these exceptional GPA milestones.Study Abroad
Prepare your student for a global workforce through Study Abroad. Choose from a variety of programs and locations that provide course credit while prmoting culture growth and independence.The Hub (CofC login required)
The College's information center for current students. Access scholarship information, internship opportunities, department-specific updates, academic procedures and other content specifically for current students.Undergraduate Catalog
The official roadmap to your student's CofC degree. Review details for degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies.Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Encourage your student to go beyond the classroom and gain employer-valued experience while collaborating with faculty on real-world research and professional-level inquiries. -
Academic Support
Academic Advising & Planning Center
Ongoing guidance to help your student choose courses, stay on track and make informed academic decisions.Center for Student Learning
Free academic support including:- Coaching: High-level help with organization, time management, study stratigies and test taking.
- Supplemental Instruction (SI): Peer-led study sessions specifically for historically challenging courses.
- Tutoring: One-on-one help for specific subjects.
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Campus Life
Athletics
Go Cougars! Schedules, news and ways to follow your student's favorite CofC teams.Campus Recreation
Fitness facilities, classes, intramurals and sport clubs that help your student stay active and connected.Center for Sustainable Development
Programs and resources —including Bikeshare, the Cougar Free Store and internships — that support sustainability and engagement.Cougar Connect
Discover campus clubs, events and unique opportunities at the College of Charleston.Fraternity & Sorority Life
Parent-specific information about Greek life including contact info for your questions, tips to supporting your student and parent FAQ.Parking
Permits, maps and policies to help your student navigate parking on and around campus.Student Handbook
University policies, expectations and helpful information your student should know as a member of the College of Charleston Community.Student Life
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Career Planning
Career Center
Your student's resource for connecting with employers for on- or off-campus jobs. The Princeton Review ranked the Career Center No. 1 among public master's-level universities, based on access to job placement as well as positive student and recent-alumni experiences with the center.Coursera Career Academy
Through the College's partnership with Coursera, your student has exclusive free access to Coursera's Career Academy and a dynamic suite of professional certificate programs from leading global companies including Google, IBM, Microsoft and Salesforce.Handshake
The Career Center's job posting system, Handshake provides your student access to internships, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities with opportunities to make connections with other students, alumni and employers.Life Design
Tools and coaching to help students gain clarity and confidence as they design their college journey and life beyond graduation.Student Employment
Guidance and resources to assist your student in finding employment both on and off campus. Additional resources are available to current students in the Hub (login required). -
Communication
FERPA
Your rights to your student's academic records transfer to your student once they reach the age of 18 or enroll in college. Learn how your student can share some or all of their FERPA-protected information with you.- Proxy Access for Parents
Proxy Access allows your student to designate you or other trusted individuals to view their FERPA-protected student information electronically including financial aid, registered courses, GPA and student grades.
Stay Informed
Keep informed and stay involved. Subscribe to our parents newsletter and keep up with campus news and deadlines. - Proxy Access for Parents
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Financial
Financial Aid: Office of Financial Assistance & Veterans Affairs
Get your questions answered and learn how the College of Charleston makes the cost of attendance and tuition more affordable with financial aid programs including scholarships, grants and work-study.Financial Wellness
The CofC Career Center offers one-on-one financial coaching appointments to cover topics such as budgeting, saving, student loans, debt amangement and credit.Treasurer's Office: Ebill Authorized User/Bill Payment
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Safety & Wellness
Cougar Shuttle
The Cougar Shuttle is a free, safe ride for students operating nightly on the Charleston peninsula.Counseling Center
Free and confidential resource for your student providing assessments, crisis support, individual and group therapy.Safety Services
Keeping your student safe and secure with services offered through Public Safety including the Cougar Shuttle, security escort, lost and found, electronics registration and regaining access to their resident hall in the event they lose their key, fob or Cougar Card.Student Care Outreach (Refer a Student of Concern)
F.A.S.T. reports (Faculty/Friends/Family Assisting Students in Trouble) allow others to refer a student who may be struggling with academic, personal or emotional difficulties. Referred students will be contacted and offered assistance.Student Health
From injury and illness treatment to mental health care, student Health Services provides a wide range of primary and preventative medical care for your student.Student Wellness
Resources to promote well-being and reiliency for your student including events, programming, recreation and counseling.Victim Services
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Student Support
Collegiate Recovery Program
A supportive, substance-free community designed to help students balance their substance/addiction recovery journey with academic success.Cougar Countdown
Events planned during Exam Week to help your student un-wind and de-stress and relax with games, food, crafts, pets and fun.Cougar Pantry
Cougar Pantry is a judgement-free zone offering free access to food items, personal hygiene products and other needed supplies to all students.IT Support
Everything from resetting a password to connecting to wireless, chat with the IT Service Desk or search the Knowledge Base for quick answers to your IT questions.Veteran & Military Student Services
Community and resources for veteran and military students.
From Moving In to Moving On
From that first move-in day to the moment they step confidently across the Cistern into what's next, your support matters. We're here to partner with families for every moment and every memory along the way.