Office for Student Success

Success Programs and Services

• Orientation

  Director: Stephanie Auwaerter

  Connect: orientat@cofc.edu

  Location: Lightsey Student Success Hub Annex

  Transitioning to college can be challenging for both students and their families. Students' first real introduction to life at the College of Charleston will be through orientation. In addition to making friends and learning your way around campus, you'll meet an academic advisor, plan your schedule and explore the various academic programs on campus.  

  Learn more about our orientation.  

  Parents and families can stay informed about everything going on at the College through our parent and family portal and email newsletter. 

• Academic Advising

  Director: Karen Hauschild

  Connect: advising@cofc.edu

  Location: Lightsey Student Success Hub, 2nd Floor

  The Academic Advising and Planning Center (AAPC) prepares undergraduate students to navigate all aspects of academic planning by promoting an atmosphere that encourages self-exploration and resource utilization in support of academic success, as well as the timely and informed pursuit of an academic major.

  Learn more about the Academic Advising and Planning Center  

  Current students, visit The Hub to learn more and schedule an appointment.

• Peer-Led Tutoring and Academic Support

  Director: Lindy Coleman

  Connect: cslstud@cofc.edu

  Location: Addlestone Library, Room 116

  The Center for Student Learning (CSL) offers drop-in academic support in the language, math, speaking, writing, science, business and computer Science tutoring labs. We also offer by-appointment tutoring. The center also offers peer-led Supplemental Instruction (SI) that is attached to courses identified as more challenging.   

  Learn more about the Center for Student Learning  

  Current students, visit The Hub to learn more.

• Academic Coaching

  Director: Lindy Coleman

  Connect: cslstud@cofc.edu

  Location: Addlestone Library, Room 116

  The Center for Student Learning (CSL) offers SMART Coaching and Peer Academic Coaches for students seeking assistance in time and self-management, goal-setting, effective study strategies and more! You can request individual coaching appointments or use the drop-in coaching hours.

  Learn more about the Center for Student Learning  

  Current students, visit The Hub to learn more.

• Success Planning

  Director: Jessica Zuber

  Connect: capp@cofc.edu

  Location: Lightsey Student Success Hub, Lower Level

  The Academic Success and Retention Office supports student success and retention by connecting students to success resources and through individualized student meetings. Academic Success and Retention also monitors our early alert system to support students when they need it the most. The office helps all students meet their academic goals and to chart a path to successfully meeting the College's graduation requirements. You can schedule an appointment or seek help during drop-in hours.

  Learn more about the Academic Success and Retention Office.

  Current students, faculty and staff should visit The Hub for important forms and more information.  

• First-Year Experience

  Director: Jen Wright

  Connect: fye@cofc.edu

  Location: Lightsey Student Success Hub, Lower Level Suite B53

  The First-Year Experience (FYE) is an academic program designed to fully integrate new students into the academic and cultural community of the College of Charleston. All of the courses offered in this program gives new students an opportunity to work closely with top-level faculty. Through the FYE program, you'll connect with other new students, work with engaging faculty and create connections with peer mentors.  

  Learn more about the First-Year Experience program.

• Peer Education

  Director: Jennifer Bradley

  Connect: cepe@cofc.edu

  Location: Lightsey Student Success Hub, Lower Level Suites B66 and B53

  The Center for Excellence in Peer Education (CEPE) is the hub for students who play a peer mentoring role in the First Year Experience and other programs on campus. Peer mentors meet with students one-on-one to provide academic, social and personal support to enhance student success. Every year, the office trains over 200 peer mentors to help them build skills in leadership, interpersonal communication and mentoring. 

  Learn more about the Center for Excellence in Peer Education.

  If you’re a current student looking to become a peer mentor, visit The Hub.

• Veteran and Military Student Services

  Director: Jessica Wilkes

  Connect: wilkesjj@cofc.edu

  Location: Lightsey Student Success Hub, Lower Level Suite B-24

  The College of Charleston supports active military, veterans, spouses and military family members. The office helps students navigate the admissions process, access and use benefits, and connect with other military and veteran students. The veteran and military student center is a great place to relax with classmates, study or visit with a veteran peer mentor.

  If you’re looking for admission information, visit the admissions site for veteran and military students.  

  • Veteran and Military Student Services
• Career Exploration

  Director: Jim Allison

  Connect: careercenter@cofc.edu

  Location: Lightsey Student Success Hub, Second Floor Room 216

  The Career Center educates, develops and assists students as they prepare for and successfully meet the challenges of an ever-changing world of work. The Center serves the entire campus and meets career and educational needs of all students from entering freshmen through graduate students and alumni. 

  Learn more about the Career Center.

• CharlestonLIFE™

  Connect: CharlestonLIFE@charleston.edu

  Location: Robert Scott Small Building, Rm. 233

  CharlestonLIFE™ is a four-year, fully inclusive non-degree certificate program designed for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) that focuses on academics, social development, independent living, and career development. Their goal is to help students become as self-determined and independent as possible.

  Learn more about CharlestonLIFE™