Orientation
Welcome to New Student and Family Orientation
Every year, the College of Charleston's Office of New Student Programs introduces over 2,000 incoming freshmen, transfer students and their families to the campus. We welcome you to the College of Charleston legacy, a family tradition since 1770. We strive to make your adjustment to student life successful. Now that you've officially been admitted, the College of Charleston invites you to participate in the new student orientation and learning to Live the Life as a College of Charleston student.
We welcome your inquiries via e-mail or phone (843.953.2017). You can also check out the Orientation blog for news about orientation, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.
Summer 2012 Orientation
Information regarding the summer 2012 orientation sessions for students starting in fall 2012 will be mailed out in March to students who have paid their tuition deposit.
Students register for orientation by logging into their MyCharleston account, selecting the academic services tab and going to the orientation box in the first column. Students will need to complete the questions in the orientation registration booklet before they log into register for orientation. The information will be mailed in March and the registration form will be open for students to register for orientation on March 24.
Orientation Session Dates
The following sessions are for students who are starting classes at the College of Charleston in August 2012. Orientation registration for the summer dates will be open on March 24 through MyCharleston.
| Session 1 | Monday and Tuesday | June 11 and 12 | |
| Session 2 | Thursday and Friday | June 14 and 15 | |
| Session 3 | Monday and Tuesday | June 18 and 19 | |
| Session 4 | Thursday and Friday | June 21 and 22 | |
| Session 5 | Monday and Tuesday | June 25 and 26 | |
| Session 6 | Monday and Tuesday | July 9 and 10 | |
| Session 7 | Thursday and Friday | July 12 and 13 | |
| Session 8 | Monday and Tuesday | July 16 and 17 | |
| Session 9* | Monday and Tuesday | August 13 and 14 | |
| Session 10** | Thursday and Friday | August 16 and 17 |
*The August 13 and 14 session is only for transfer students
** The August 16 and 17 session is limited to freshman students who live 700 miles or more away from Charleston, SC
Sorority recruitment will be August 14-19. If you are participating in sorority rush you can attend any orientation session other than August 16-17 if you are eligible.
Summer Preview will be August 14-17. If you are participating in summer preview you can attend any orientation session other than the August sessions.
Student Holds
All students have an orientation hold on their file until they attend orientation. It does not affect the ability to register for orientation.
