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

Parents should use parents@cofc.edu for questions.

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Sample Orientation Schedules

Each student's schedule will be different and is determined by necessary meetings, advising appointments, etc. Students receive their personalized schedules at orientation check-in.

There is one general schedule that participants receive at family orientation check-in. Family members may choose from any of the activities listed on their schedule. Please note that some activities listed on the student schedule, such as advising and registration, are for students only due to space limitations.

Individual schedules for the students and families will be given out during check on the first day of each orientation session.

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.

The first day of orientation begins with check in for orientation that occurs in the Cougar Mall.

The second day of orientation begins between 7:30 and 8:30 am depending on the student's personalized schedule they receive on the first day. Students and families should plan for orientation activities to end between 4:00 pm-5:00 pm depending on the student's individualized schedules.

Additional information and maps will be included in the informational booklet.

All schedules are subject to change. Please refer to the schedule you receive at orientation check in as your official schedule.

Sample Student Orientation Schedule

Sample Family Orientation Schedule

Sample Evening Program Schedule

If you have questions regarding orientation, please email orientat@cofc.edu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Updated July 2, 2008