Graduating Student Families

Crossing the Cistern. Looking Ahead.

Graduation is a meaningful milestone for both you and your student. Stay conencted and find information to help prepare for the commencement ceremony and this exciting next chapter.

Commencement & Beyond


From commencement details to alumni connections and career planning, find helpful information for the journey ahead.
  • Alumni & Career Services

    Alumni
    Ways for your graduate to stay connected, engaged and involved as a member of the College of Charleston alumni community.

    Alumni Career Center Job Board
    A searchable job board for College of Charleston grads to post résumés, apply for positions and find job matches.

    Career Center Alumni Service
    Continued career guidance and resources available to new graduates to launch and grow their careers  aas well as resources for alumni seeking self-guided career planning and preparation assistance.

  • Commencement

    Apply for Graduation & Diploma Information
    A reminder of deadlines, diploma information, applying for graduation and a few final steps your graduating student needs to complete to officially graduate from the College of Charleston.

    Commencement
    Get ready for the ceremony with commencement schedules, ticket information, attire guidance and weather policies for each College of Charleston school.

  • Giving to the College

    Giving to the College
    As a new graduate, your student is now part of a lifelong community of proud Cougar alumni. Giving back - at any level - helps support scholarships, student programs and the traditions that made their College of Charleston experience extraordinary.

  • Graduate School & Transcripts

    The Graduate School at the College of Charleston
    Graduates choosing to continue their academic journey can explore graduate programs, application details and next steps.

    Request a Transcript
    Need academic records for a job application or grad school? Find instructions for ordering your offical or unofficial transcripts.