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Orientation Holds
All new students will have an orientation hold on their files until they attend orientation. The hold only affects the student's ability to register for classes.

Placement Testing
Placement Testing for incoming students should be completed before you attend orientation.

Get your CofC e-mail account!
Admitted students will find their Edisto e-mail account information, including password, at Cougar Trail on the Web. Visit the Registrar's page if you have trouble with your Cougar Trail PIN.

The College of Charleston faculty and staff use the campus email system to communicate with students. All new students can access their email address through the Cougar Trail system.The email account can be accessed from any computer through the webmail link. The address is http://www.cofc.edu/webmail/

Information for first-time users can be found at the Webmail tutorial.

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Nervous about your first year at the College of Charleston?
We are here to help!

Students should use use orientat@cofc.edu for general inquiries about orientation.

Parents should use parents@cofc.edu for questions.

Students who have questions about learning communities should use fye@cofc.edu.

Every year the College of Charleston introduces over 2000 incoming freshman and transfer students to the campus. New Student Programs would like to welcome you to the College of Charleston legacy, a family tradition since 1770. We strive to make your adjustment to student life is successful. Now that you are officially admitted, the College of Charleston invites you to participate in the New Student Orientation, “Bridge to the Future”!

Orientation is a two-day program designed to help new students make a smooth transition to the College. All new students are expected to participate in orientation before classes begin. Check in for orientation occurs in the Cougar Mall. Additional information will be included in the informational booklet.

During orientation, students will have the chance to :

• meet other incoming students
• meet an academic advisor
• register for classes
• meet faculty from various programs om campus
• learn about the campus and the services that are offered

Family orientation is a two-day program designed for the families of new College of Charleston students. It runs concurrently with new student orientation, and we encourage adult family members to attend. If your family has questions, they can email parents@cofc.edu.

The fee for family orientation is $25 (non-refundable) per family member and covers the costs of orientation, materials, and lunch during orientation on the day of your choice. You can register your family for family orientation on the student reservation form.

During these sessions family members will get an overview of campus support services and have an opportunity to hear from a variety of faculty and staff members. Family members will have an opportunity to:

• meet family members of other new students in a small group setting
  
• tour a residence hall
  
• talk to currently enrolled students
  
• learn about campus technologies
  
• explore career-planning resources

If you have questions regarding orientation, please email orientat@cofc.edu or call our office at 843-953-2017.

Orientation registration information will be mailed out weekly to students who have paid their enrollment confirmation deposit to the Office of Admissions beginning in November 2008.

Orientation session confirmations can be viewed 7 days after completing the online registration by logging back into Cougar Trail.

Call New Student Programs (843-953-2017) if you have been admitted for the upcoming academic year and are 23 years or older (born the year of 1983) to arrange an express schedule for one of the ten orientation sessions. An express schedule allows our office to coordinate the essential portions of orientation which apply to you.

For example, the College of Charleston placement tests in foreign language, math and technology must be completed before you can be advised and registered for classes. If you have not satisfied the College’s transfer requirements in math, six hours above college algebra, you will be required to take a math placement test. When you contact us, we will determine which placement tests you need while discussing your express schedule for orientation. You should not complete the student reservation form.

If you have special needs because of a disability, please call our office at (843) 953-2017 so we can make appropriate arrangements. For more information about services available to you at the College, contact the at Center for Disability Services at (843) 953-1431.

Individuals arrested for the possession or sale of any illegal drug or alcohol may become ineligible for various types of financial aid. Check out the What Are You Prepared to Lose brochure for detailed information.

Check out the Better Things To Do website for more information.