School of the Arts
Learn, create and perform in a city shaped by the arts.
In the School of the Arts, you’ll study with working artists, take part in performances and exhibitions and find creative opportunities both on campus and throughout Charleston.
From hands-on learning to student ensembles and a year-round calendar of events, the arts are part of your everyday student life.
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Explore the School of the Arts
As the artistic heartbeat of Charleston, the College of Charleston School of the Arts (SOTA) is nestled in the heart of the city’s historic district, giving students the opportunity to live, study and conduct research in an architectural and cultural environment rarely found in North America.