2024-2025 Student Handbook

THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT A CONTRACT AND MAY BE AMENDED AT ANY TIME IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

The College of Charleston reserves the right to make changes in its policies, regulations, and procedures as printed herein through normal channels. The Student Handbook is produced by the Division of Student Affairs.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. Inquiries and complaints should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, College of Charleston, 66 George St., Charleston, South Carolina 29424, 843.953.5754.

The College’s Affirmative Action Plan may be reviewed by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs or the Office of Human Resources.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The College of Charleston is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veterans’ status, genetic information, disability or other category protected by applicable law in its educational programs and activities, employment, or admissions. The College of Charleston also prohibits retaliation against any person for bringing a complaint of discrimination or for participating in an investigation of a complaint of discrimination.

The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs maintains additional information and policies related to the prohibition of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct as well as access and equity at: http:// eop.cofc.edu/. Inquiries regarding the College of Charleston’s non-discrimination policies or complaints of discrimination or harassment may be directed to the director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, 843.953.5754 or eop@cofc.edu.

Questions about Title IX may be directed to the College of Charleston’s Title IX coordinator or the deputy Title IX coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at: 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, 843.953.5754 or eop@cofc.edu, or to the assistant secretary for the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.

Accreditation

The College of Charleston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. The College of Charleston also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the College of Charleston may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).