SPECTRA

SPECTRA is open to incoming first-year students only.

To participate in SPECTRA, you must:

• Be accepted to the College of Charleston for the fall semester
• Have paid your enrollment confirmation fee
• Have completed New Student Orientation in June of July before the SPECTRA program begins
• Complete and submit the SPECTRA Program application.

SPECTRA students get an early start on college academics by taking two for-credit humanities courses during the summer session.

• Expect about three hours of class time each day, plus workshops, labs and special presentations that support your success.
• Faculty mentors are here to help you build the confidence and skills you'll need for your first semester

Get the full college experience. 

You'll live in the residence halls for the entire SPECTRA session, weekends included.

All participants are expected to take part in the coursework, labs, workshops and structured activites that make this program so rewarding.

Here's the best part: Tuition, housing and meals (on the College meal plan) are covered by SPECTRA.

You will just need to cover:

• Books and supplies
• Personal expenses
• Meals not included in the College's meal plan

No, you must be attending the College of Charleston in order to participate in the SPECTRA Program.

No, you must move on the assigned SPECTRA move-out day.

While you will be taking CofC classes and using CofC amenities during the SPECTRA Program, you are considered a camper. This means that you will have to abide by both the CofC Student Code of Conduct and the SPECTRA Program Handbook (which you will receive closer to the program start date).

We kindly request that you refrain from having visitors during the program, as one of its primary objectives is for you to establish relationships and build a sense of community with your peers attending the program without interruption.

If, for some reason, an item needs to be brought to you, you will need to notify SPECTRA staff so that they can work with whoever is bringing you something to make sure it gets to you

If there is any reason that you may need to leave campus, you must obtain approval from the SPECTRA staff. We ask that you refrain from leaving campus due to the fast-paced nature of coursework, pre-planned events, and activities. Please note that it is the expectation of the program that you remain on campus for the entire duration of SPECTRA.