College of Charleston New Student Orientation

08/26/2026

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08/20/2026

School has started and there is so much going on

The College of Charleston's Weeks of Welcome, Aug. 15–Sept. 27, 2026, is jam-packed with great events to help students get to know their campus and their community.

08/12/2026

We are so excited to kick off the school year!!

The College of Charleston has reimagined New Student Convocation and created a new tradition for new students: Fall Welcome Weekend!

08/10/2026

Important Tips for the start of the semester

The College of Charleston welcomes students back to campus and provides pedestrian safety tips to follow on and around campus.

08/10/2026

Here are our hours for move in this week! Come by and see us!

08/10/2026

We are excited to meet new frehsman students and their families at orientation on Thursday and Friday (August 13 and 14). Please note the August family orientation program is just on August 13. Students have programming on August 13 and 14.

We look forward to seeing you on the Cistern for check in between 7:00 and 8:00 am.

The Cistern Yard is located on the corner of St. Philips and George Street. Please enter through Porter's Lodge on George Street. (Address: 66 George Street).

You can find parking information at https://charleston.edu/parking-transportation/guests.php

Please feel free to email [email protected] if you have questions.

Students and families attending the University Honors orientation will receive their orientation information at the cookout on Wednesday evening.

08/10/2026

We are so excited for the last two orientation sessions, move-in, convocation and the first day of classes (August 17 if you were wondering).

Check out the office hours for opening weekend.

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08/10/2026

We are offering a special promo for upperclassman and commuting students who upgrade to or add one of the following meal plans between now and August 10 !
Already have a Block 40 or 80 meal plan?

Get 25% more Dining Dollars if you upgrade to a Block 120, Block 160, 12 Meals per Week or an All Access plan.

No meal plan?
Get 20% more Dining Dollars if you add a Block 120 or Block 160 plan.

Visit charleston.mydininghub.com for full meal plan info!