Welcome to the
Congratulations
on choosing this unique public liberal arts college known for its challenging
curriculum. We pride ourselves on being the oldest institution of higher
education in
This
document has been created as a guide to facilitate your adjustment to the
Here
you will find important information needed before and during your time as a
student at the College, including legal issues, the American academic system
and the American lifestyle.
Academic System
The
academic year at the
Semester Hours (Credit Hours)
The
credit a student earns is measured in units called semester hours. The semester
hour value of most courses is the same as the number of hours per week the
course meets during the fall or spring semester. A normal course load for
undergraduate students is 12 to 15 credit hours per semester, or 4-5 courses.
The
academic system in the
Levels of Classes
The
classes are labeled with numbers between 100 and 400 that indicate the level of
the class. No prerequisites are required for the 100 classes since they are
taught on an introductory level. The level of the class is progressive. The 300
and 400 classes are usually more difficult and demanding and often build on
material taught in previous levels (100 and 200).
Be
sure you are aware of the prerequisites required for each course before
registering. You may need permission from the teacher and provide transcripts
from classes taken at previous institutions. For detailed information about
each course, read the course description in the undergraduate catalog. Course
listing for each semester are available on the
Full-Time Status
Students
at the College are considered full time if they are registered for 12 or more
hours and therefore pay full time tuition. It is extremely important for
international students to maintain full time status. This requirement is
strictly enforced by U.S. Immigration Services. Failing to do so will have
severe consequences including possible deportation from the
Grading System
Students
receive letter grades for every course in which they enroll. Each letter grade
has a numerical “quality point value” as follows:
Letter Grade Quality
Points
A
B+ Very
good 3.50
B Good 3.00
C+ Fair 2.50
C Acceptable 2.00
D Barely
Acceptable, Passing 1.00
F Failure 0.00
WA Withdrawn,
Excessive
Absences
(equivalent to an F) 0.00
The
grade point value multiplied by the number of semester hours for the course
will be total “quality points”. The total quality points divided by the total
quality hours will yield the grade point average. Students must achieve at
least a grade point of 2.0 to graduate.
Drop/Add Courses
During
the first week of classes each semester, you can drop or add (provided the
class is not full) classes without any penalty appearing on your student
record. You drop individual classes or labs through Cougar Trail (the student’s
personal internet account) on the web.
After
the first week of classes you may withdraw from a course before the official
withdrawal date of the semester provided you do so through Cougar Trail. A
grade of “W” (withdraw) will be entered on your record in place of a grade.
NOTE:
Not attending class does not cancel your registration for that class. It is
necessary to drop the class on Cougar Trail.
Attendance
Unlike
other international academic systems where attendance sometimes is voluntary,
it is a crucial part of any course in the American academic system. Students
are expected to attend all classes and laboratory meetings of each course for
which they are enrolled.
During
the first week of classes, instructors will announce and distribute their
attendance policies, including criteria to be used in determining excused
absences. The instructor determines whether the absences are excused or
unexcused and whether make-up work will be permitted. Attendance is often
included in the final grade.
Every
professor will distribute a syllabus at the beginning of the semester that
includes the attendance policies as well as information about course readings,
examination dates, etc.
Examinations
All
classes are taken in conjunction with one another, with exams and papers
throughout the semester. During the week before fall break and spring break,
which is referred to as Midterm, most professors require a more extensive exam
or paper.
A
final examination, which often contains all the material studied throughout the
course, is administered during the last week of the semester. Examinations must
be taken at the scheduled time listed in the syllabus. The weight of the final
examination in determining your overall grade varies from one course to
another, and is at the discretion of the professor.
Programs of Study/Courses
The
NOTE:
not all classes are offered every semester. Check the undergraduate catalog for
class descriptions AND the course section search to find out which classes are
offered each semester.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2005
Classes
begin August
23
Last
day to withdraw from classes with
a
grade of “W” October
4
Fall
Break October
16-18
Thanksgiving
Holiday November
23-26
Last
day of classes December
5
Final
exams begin December
7
Final
exams end December
14
Midyear
Commencement December
18
Spring 2006
Classes
begin January
9
Martin
Luther King, Jr. Holiday January
16
Last
day to withdraw from classes with
a
grade of “W” February
21
Spring
Break March
5-11
Last
day of classes April
24
Final
exams begin April
26
Final
exams end May
3
Undergraduate
Commencement May
7
Preparations
Application Process
Degree Seeking Students
International
degree seeking students who wish to enroll in August for the fall semester
should apply by April 1, and those wishing to enroll in January for the spring
semester should do so by November 1 in the year prior to their intended
enrollment.
In
order to be considered for admission an applicant must submit a completed
application form and a non-refundable application fee. An application can be
downloaded or requested from the Office of Admissions by visiting www.cofc.edu/admissions/degree/apply.html.
Here you will find additional information about what you need to provide with
your application, such as certification of Finances, Transcripts, etc.
Exchange Student
If
you will be attending the College of Charleston through an exchange program,
your home university is responsible for the application process. As soon as the
International Office receives the application from your university, an 1-20 or
DS-2019 (needed to apply for a student visa) will be sent to your home address.
The International Office will send you the form at the beginning of the
semester prior to the one you will attend the College of Charleston.
Applying for Classes
Exchange
students should provide the International Office with a transcript of completed
classes from their home university. As soon as you receive the I-20 or DS-2019,
you can send the International Office a list of the classes for which you wish
to enroll.
NOTE:
not all classes are offered every semester. To see what classes are offered the
semester/semesters you will attend, check the undergraduate catalog AND the
course section search.
Passport
Make
sure your passport is valid and will not expire during your time abroad. Hold
on to your I-94 form, which will be stapled onto your passport upon entering
the U.S.
Visas and Immigration
F-1 Student Visa
An
F-1 visa is issued to degree seeking students. To obtain an F-1 visa, an
individual must be accepted by the College as a degree seeking student. Upon
acceptance by the College of Charleston, the Office of International Education
& Programs issues the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) to the student.
When
you apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate, you will be required to submit
the following items:
It
is extremely important for a student on an F-1 visa to maintain legal status
throughout the program of study in the U.S. The Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 places particular emphasis on the need
for students to take responsibility for maintaining F-1 student status. Read
the Staying Legal section to review the basic federal regulations.
For
further information about the cost and application process, contact the
American Embassy in your home country.
J-1 Student Visa
A
J-1 visa is issued to non-degree seeking students, i.e. exchange students. Upon
acceptance at the College of Charleston, the Office of International Education
& Programs issues the Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019) to the student.
When
you apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate, you will be required to submit
the following items:
It
is extremely important for a student on a J-1 visa to maintain legal status
throughout the program of study in the U.S. The Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 places particular emphasis on the need for
students to take responsibility for maintaining J-1 student status. Read the
Staying Legal section to review the basic federal regulations.
To
enter the U.S., the following documents are required:
Two Year home residence requirement for
J-1 exchange visitors
Certain
J-1 exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home residency requirement,
which means they have to return to and be physically present in their home
country for at least two years after the completion of their program in the
United States. Until this requirement is fulfilled or waived, the exchange
visitors are ineligible for adjustment of status to other U.S. visas (such as
H-1, L-1, permanent residency, etc.)
The
two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 students, scholars and their
J-2 dependents if:
The
two-year home residency requirement may be waived for the following reasons:
1)
“No Objection” statement from the exchange visitor’s home country.
A
request for the waiver is submitted to the J-1 visitor’s embassy in Washington,
D.C. If the request is approved, the home country (usually the embassy in
Washington, D.C.) sends a “No Objection” statement to the United States
Department of State. The USDS, after collecting information from the exchange
visitor, will then make a recommendation. This process usually takes 4-6 months
or longer. Once the request has been filed with USDS, the exchange visitor may
not receive further program extensions.
2)
Exceptional hardship
The
exchange visitor must demonstrate that fulfilling the requirement would cause
exceptional hardship to his/her U.S. citizen or permanent resident dependents.
The request is filed on INS form I-612.
3)
Persecution
If
the exchange visitor were subject to persecution in his/her home country after
returning from the U.S. because of race, religion, or political opinion, a
request for the waiver can be filed on INS Form I-612.
4)
Interest of a U.S. government agency
In
this case, the application for the waiver is made by the government agency
itself, demonstrating that it is the interest of the public and it would be
detrimental to the program if the exchange visitor had to leave.
Maintaining Your Status
As
an international student, you are obliged to meet the requirements of the
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. To maintain legal status make
sure you do the following:
Leaving the U.S.
If
you are planning to leave the U.S. during the holidays and will be returning
for the completion of your studies, remember to bring these items to reenter
the country:
Canadian Citizens
Canadians
re-entering the U.S. do not need a passport (if no passport, they will need a
birth certificate and photo ID to prove citizenship) or a U.S. visa, but they
will need an endorsed DS-2019 and valid I-94 (for re-entry).
Travel to Contiguous Territory (i.e.
Canada, Mexico or adjacent islands other than Cuba)
Some
individuals will require visas to enter Canada or Mexico. It is best to get
current information directly from the consulates of those countries.
When
traveling to contiguous territory, international students do not surrender
their I-94 (small white card issued to you when you entered the U.S.). It is
needed to re-enter the U.S.
In
general, to re-enter the U.S. from contiguous territory, the student must
present a valid passport with a U.S. visa stamped within (valid or expired), their
I-94, and DS-2019 as well as financial documents. It is best to carry a
transcript and current registration information.
Re-entry
for most students with an expired visa is possible as long as the trip is less
than 30 days, the student has not traveled to a third country from the
contiguous territory and the student was in status in the U.S. when entering
contiguous territory.
Students
from certain countries (currently Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Cuba, North Korea, and
Libya) may not benefit from this visa revalidation.
Airport Transport Visas
Several
countries in the European Union have begun to require airport transit visas
from some nationals. The general list is that holders of passports from the
following countries will need airport transit visas: Afghanistan, Albania,
Angola, Bangladesh, Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti,
India, Iraq, Iran, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia,
Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and Palestinians holding travel documents for refugee
status issued by Egypt, Lebanon or Syria. Germany also requires an airport
transit visa for citizens of Turkey.
There
are exceptions to the above information. In addition, the U.K. requires an
airport transit visa for citizens of some countries. Go to www.britainusa.com/visas/visas/asp
for transit visa information for the U.K.
The
best thing to do is to check the consulate website of the country where you
will transfer planes. This information changes frequently and it is hard to
give advice on all the exceptions.
Health Insurance
Before
leaving your home country, make sure that you have health insurance. The United
States does not have a national health care plan and medical care can be very
costly. Only emergency cases are treated without prior payment and treatment
will often be refused without evidence of insurance of deposit. Medical
facilities in the U.S. are of a very high standard.
Remember
to bring copies in English from your insurance company explaining what the
insurance covers, expiration dates and who to contact if any problems occur.
Health
insurance is mandatory for exchange students and strongly recommended for
degree seeking students. If you are a degree seeking student and are
considering getting your insurance while in the U.S visit www.hthworldwide.com or www.twlord.com.
The
College’s Student Health Services (SHS) provides primary care to all registered
students. The Health Service fee is included in the tuition. Summer fees may
apply for students not taking summer sessions. Read more about the SHS under
the health care and hospital section in this guide.
Language Requirements
In
addition to satisfying the College’s general admission requirements, degree
seeking international students must demonstrate proficiency in the English
language. This should be done through satisfactory results on either the
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) exams. The College of Charleston requires a minimum of 550 on the
paper-based or 213 on the computer based TOEFL test.
Language
tests are not required for international students studying through an exchange
program between the College of Charleston and their home university.
Vaccinations
All
students at the College are required to have immunization for:
You
can have your vaccination taken in Charleston or bring medical documentation
from your home country showing that you have received the vaccinations. You
should provide the Student Health Services with your medical documentation when
you arrive in Charleston.
Meal Plans
At
the College of Charleston, it is common among students to sign up for a meal
plan. A meal plan gives you the opportunity to have some or all of your daily
meals at any of the four eating places around campus. The College offers a
variety of meal plans. Coffee shops are also located across campus. Please
visit the Dining Services website at www.cofc.edu/campusdining/mealplans.html.
Important Dates to Remember
Application
deadline for the fall semester April 1
Application
deadline for the spring semester November 1
Arrival Date
We
highly recommend you arrive at least 3 days prior to the beginning of the
semester. This will give you time to get settled, move in to your residence and
most importantly, participate in the information sessions and orientation
activities for international students that take place during the first week of
classes.
Travel to Charleston
Charleston
can be reached easily with commercial domestic airlines from major ports of
entry such as New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte
(CLT), Los Angeles or San Francisco. Most flights arriving in Charleston
connect in either Atlanta or Charlotte.
Charleston
International Airport (CHS) is located only 15 minutes from the College and the
downtown area. Staff from the International Office will pick you up at the
airport when you arrive, as long as you have requested this service.
Remember
to inform the International Office of the place, time, and date of your arrival
two weeks prior to your arrival!!
The
International Office cannot pick you up if you do not fly into the Charleston
airport. Note that making other arrangements to get to Charleston can be more
costly in time and money.
Charlotte
Airport, N.C. 3
hour drive from Charleston
Atlanta
Airport, GA 5
hour drive from Charleston
Arrival in Charleston
As
long as you have notified the International Office with information about your
arrival, someone from the staff will pick you up at Charleston International
Airport (CHS). We will then take you to your place of residence. If you are
staying off campus, make sure that you have the full address and directions.
NOTE:
don’t forget to inform the International Office about your flight number and
which airline you are flying with!!
If
you will be living in one of the on-campus residence halls and arrive before
the date of opening you will need temporary accommodation. See below for
suggested and linked hostels and hotels.
Temporary Accommodation
Charleston’s
Notso Hostel
156
Spring Street
Charleston,
SC 29403
Phone
(843) 722-8383
E-mail:
www.notsohostel.com
Registering for Classes
Degree-seeking
students will register for classes during the College’s General Orientation
together with American students. The Office of New Student Programs will mail
degree-seeking students an information packet regarding this orientation.
Non-degree
seeking students studying through an exchange program should already have
registered for classes before arriving in the U.S. (see section applying for
classes). Upon arrival they need to visit the International Office to pick up
their schedule and meet with an international advisor.
Social Security Number
Social
Security is a retirement and medical benefits program administered by the U.S.
Government since 1935. All U.S. citizens are holders of a Social Security Card
since the numbers are used to report wages to the government.
In
order to work on-campus you will need a social security number. Applying for
one is free.
How
to apply for a social security number:
You
apply for the social security number at the Social Security Administration
(SSA). There are two offices in the Charleston area:
Rivergate
Center #1
South Park Circle
4995
Lacross Road 5th
floor, Suite 500
North
Charleston, SC 29406 Charleston,
SC 29407
Phone
(843) 727-4345 Phone
(843) 727-4345
The
International Office provides transportation for students who can’t find that
on their own.
You
will need to bring:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10180.html
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10107.html
Frequently
asked questions regarding social security numbers:
1)
How long will it take to get a Social Security number?
2)
Can I start working before I receive the number?
Housing
Where
you live during your study abroad experience is important. American students
generally spend their first years at college in on-campus residence halls and
later share an apartment off-campus together with other students.
On-campus Residence Halls
The
College of Charleston offers female, male, or co-ed housing on campus, http://www.reslife.cofc.edu. All on-campus housing is furnished and
equipped with air conditioning. You will also have access to washing machines,
dryers, vending machines, study rooms and computer rooms with Internet. There
is also a daily newspaper service at the desk of each residence hall.
In
most residence halls you will share a bedroom with another student as well as
kitchen and bathroom. Some residence halls offer single bedrooms for a higher
cost. You will share housing with International as well as American students.
Assignments
are made by matching your answers to the questions on a “Lifestyle Indicator.”
On the indicator, you designate your lifestyle patterns, such as what time you
go to bed, what time you usually wake up, and your smoking / non-smoking
preference.
Once
you are accepted to the College, the indicator will be sent to you by the
Office of Housing and Residence Life together with the application forms. We
urge you to apply early, as space is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
What to Bring (for Residence Halls)
Please
visit a list of items to bring if you are living in an on-campus residence
hall. http://reslife.cofc.edu/oncampushousing/livingoncampus.html#bring.
The list also includes items that are prohibited from the residence halls.
Off-campus
If
you prefer to have your own bedroom, you are more likely to find that through
off-campus housing. It is up to you whether you choose to look for a place with
international or American students.
Living
off-campus provides more freedom, but also more responsibility. The College of
Charleston is not responsible for assisting you in finding off-campus housing.
http://reslife.cofc.edu/offcampushousing/offcampushousing.html.
Renting
an apartment or house in Charleston can be very expensive which is why sharing
the costs with several people is a good way of keeping your expenses down. You
should, however, keep in mind that rent will only be a part of your total
monthly expenses. Utilities (i.e. electricity, water, telephone, cable),
transportation and food should also be calculated into your monthly budget.
The
easiest way to find off-campus housing with other College of Charleston
students is to visit the College website, which provides listings of students
looking for roommates to live in apartments or houses off-campus. Here you also
can post your own contact information while looking for a place.
Questions to Ask Prospective
Landlords/Landladies
As
you look for an apartment, you should try to learn as much as you can about the
place before you sign a lease. Questions you want to ask:
Abbreviations
used in apartment listings:
NS non-smoker
Apt apartment
Twnhse townhouse
Prkg parking
F female
M male
Grad graduate student
Prof professional
Pref prefer
E,g,c,p electric, gas, cable, phone
Util utilities
BR bedroom
Furn furnished
Unfurn unfurnished
Part
furn partially furnished
Eff efficiency
W/d washer and dryer
AC air conditioning
DW/MW dishwasher, microwave
FP fireplace
HW
floors hardwood floors
OBO or best offer
W with
w/out without
ch/ca central hear/central air
Estimated Costs Per Month
Rent
$400-$750 (per person)
Utilities
$100 (included in the rent for all on-campus housing)
Food
$200
Books
$400 per semester
Scholarships
As
a state-affiliated institution, the College of Charleston is not in a position
to offer scholarship assistance to international students. We recommend you
find a sponsor and/or contact the Ministry of Education in your home country.
You could also search on the internet for scholarships that might apply to a
study abroad from your own educational institution or other foundations.
Important Addresses
Office
of International Education & Programs
66
George Street
Charleston,
SC 29424
Phone
(843) 953-7661
Fax
(843) 953-7663
E-mail:
mackg@cofc.edu
Public
Safety
81
A St. Phillip Street
Charleston,
SC 29424
Phone
(843) 953-5611
Student
Health Center
181
Calhoun Street
Charleston,
SC 29424
Phone
(843) 953-5520
http://www.wellness.cofc.edu/health.htm.
Hours
of operation:
Monday
- Thursday
8:30
am - 7:00pm
Friday,
8:30 am – 5:00pm
Auxiliary Services
66
George Street
Charleston,
SC 29424
Phone
(843) 953-7834
http://www.cofc.edu/auxiliaryservices/.
At
the auxiliary services you get your Cougar Card upon arriving at the College.
The office also provides students with information regarding all parking
procedures. Here you can also buy the discounted city area transit pass.
Cougar Card
The
Cougar Card is the official College of Charleston ID card.
http://www.cofc.edu/auxiliaryservices/cougar/index.html.
The card offers a meal plan card, discretionary account and vending access. The
Cougar Card is also equipped with a personalized bar code, which allows you to
check out books at the College of Charleston library. The card also gives you
access to all computer laboratories and gym facilities.
The
Cougar Card is a non-transferable picture identification card. The card offers
students a safe and convenient alternative to carrying cash. The card is free
of charge. If you lose your card, it costs $10 to replace it.
International Club
The
International Club is a college-sponsored club run by students. It is open to
any student at the College, though the majority of the members are
international students. Joining the club is a great way to meet other
international students and to see more of Charleston and participate in social
activities.
The
club organizes barbecues, beach parties, visits to plantations, hockey games,
movies, a Superbowl party, a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, GA,
boat trips and various other social activities throughout the semester.
The
club meets every other Friday. You will find out more about the club and meet
its members during the orientation days.
Survival Guide from A-Z
Alcohol
You
have to be 21 years of age to drink or buy alcohol in the United States. Bars,
clubs, and stores that sell alcohol will always ask for some form of picture
identification showing date of birth. You can use your driver’s license or
passport. Your college student ID does not work as an identity card off campus.
Purchasing alcohol for anyone who is under age is illegal. Possession of an
open alcohol container is illegal outside bars, restaurants, and private homes.
Banks
The
banks in Charleston are open between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. Drive
through banks open at 8:30 am and most banks stay open an hour later on
Fridays.
To
open a bank account you need your passport and your student identification card
(Cougar card). The most common banks in Charleston are Wachovia and Bank of
America.
Automatic
Teller Machines (ATM) are situated on campus and around downtown and will
accept major credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and American Express.
You may have to show your ID when you make a purchase with your credit car and
the signature on the back of your card may be checked as well.
Beaches
South
Carolina and Charleston is known for its beautiful beaches. The most popular
beach among college students is Folly Beach. Other great beaches are the Isle
of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. All beaches are approximately a 15 minute drive
from campus.
Biking
Downtown
Charleston, unlike many other American cities, is suitable for walking and
biking. The best way to get around if you live downtown is by bicycle. You may
purchase bikes at large discount stores such as Wal-mart or K-mart. If you are
looking for a used bike, look in the local newspaper or on the bulletin boards
on campus.
Books
The
textbooks and other school supplies can be extremely expensive in the U.S. The
best way to save money is to look for used books at the College bookstore or
buy the required literature online. http://www.bkstr.com.
You
generally have about two weeks to return any books you will not need as long as
you save the receipt. At the end of the semester, you have the opportunity to
sell your books back. The return, however, is minimal. The college bookstore is
located on Calhoun Street.
Clubs
The
College of Charleston offers over a hundred different student clubs. They range
from academic major related clubs, political clubs, sports clubs, language and
culture clubs. http://studentlife.cofc.edu/StudentOrganizations/clubs-orgs.html.
The College also has its own newspaper called the George Street Observer,
College radio and College TV. At the beginning of the fall semester, all clubs
participate in a fair on campus where they provide students with information
about their activities.
Car Rentals
There
are several car rental agencies in the Charleston area. Most of them operate at
the airport but sometimes offer pick-up services at local destinations in the
downtown area. Some car rental agencies have restrictions about leaving the
state you are renting the car from and require that the driver is at least 25
years of age. If you are planning on leaving the state of South Carolina, make
sure that is covered in the rental agreement.
When
you rent a car, it is highly recommended that you sign up for fill coverage
insurance for any physical damage to the car. The insurance will be more
expensive if the driver is under the age of 25.
You
will need to have a valid driver’s license and a major credit card (i.e. Visa,
MasterCard, American Express). Generally, the cheapest options can be found
online.
Thrifty
Car Rental
Alamo
Rent-a-Car
Phone
(843) 569-1900
Avis
Phone
1 (800) 732-3232
Budget
Car and Truck Rental
390
Meeting Street (downtown location)
Phone
(843) 577-5195
Hertz
Phone
(843) 767-3078
Enterprise
Downtown
location
Buying a Car
If
you will be living downtown, the campus, shops, restaurants, and bars will be
within walking distance. However, to visit the beach, shopping malls, and movie
theaters you will need a car.
You
may count on friends for rides or rent a car, but if you are staying for a
longer period, you may want to consider buying one and then reselling it when
you leave the U.S.
With
owning a car comes additional costs such as insurance, taxes, maintenance,
parking and repairs that you should take into consideration before deciding
whether you want to buy a car.
At
www.charlestonautonet.com you
can find listings of car dealers for both new and used cars in the Charleston
area. You can also look in the classified section of the Post and Courier
newspaper for advertisements for used cars.
Cinemas
These
are the most common movie theaters in the Charleston area. Check the City Paper
and the Post and Courier for updated movie listings.
American
Cinema Grill
446
King Street (downtown)
Phone
(843) 722-3456
Palmetto
Grande
1319
Theater Drive (Mt. Pleasant)
Phone
(843) 216-8696
James
Island 8
1743
Central Park Rd. (James Island)
Phone
(843) 795-9499
Citadel
Mall Cinema I-VI
Citadel
Mall, West Ashley
Phone
(843) 763-7052
Clothing
Charleston
and South Carolina is hot and humid from May to September. However, it can get
cold with degrees under zero during the winter months. Pack for hot summer
weather but remember to bring an extra coat or jacket for the chilly period of
November to February.
Students
dress very casual for class. If you are planning to have an internship or work
on-campus during your time at the College, you will need to bring more formal
work clothes like dress pants and shirts.
Computer Labs
The
two major computer labs on-campus are in the Marlene and Nathan Addelstone
Library and on the fourth floor of the JC Long building. Here you have access
to scanners, printers, and computers equipped with internet, Microsoft Word,
Excel, SPSS, Pagemaker, and Photoshop. Check with the computer labs for opening
hours.
The computer lab located in