If you are a currently enrolled, degree-seeking undergraduate student in the second semester of your sophomore year, you must declare a major by Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  Visit our Declaring Your Major page for more information on the major declaration deadline.

The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” for a fall semester course is Monday, October 29. We invite you to come to the Academic Advising and Planning Center during our special Drop-In Advising hours in 247 Lightsey Center for questions or concerns about course withdrawal:

• Friday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 29, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you are considering a course withdrawal, it is important that you make an informed decision. There are many components to consider, such as financial aid, scholarships, housing, and insurance, among other things, and your decision should not be made lightly.

You can also schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in the AAPC online through Appointment Manager on the Academic Services tab of MyCharleston, and the AAPC offers daily Quick Question Drop In hours, Monday-Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis if your question qualifies for Quick Question Drop In advising.

Attend the Choosing a Major Workshop offered by the Academic Advising and Planning Center and the Career Center.  The workshop is held in the Career Center on the 2nd floor of the Lightsey Center from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on these dates:

• Monday, September 10, 2018
• Monday, September 24, 2018
• Wednesday, October 10, 2018
• Tuesday, October 23, 2018
• Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Attend the 2018 Majors & Minors Fair on Wednesday, October 3, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Cougar Mall (rain location: Stern Center Ballroom). See the Majors Fair website for more information.

The Academic Advising and Planning Center, in collaboration with the Office for the Academic Experience, the Career Center, and SGA, hosts the annual Majors & Minors Fair event each fall where undergraduate students across the university are invited to come explore the various options College of Charleston offers.
The purpose of the Majors & Minors Fair is to provide all undecided, re-deciding, and exploring students the opportunity to speak personally with faculty, staff, and student representatives from academic programs and campus resources in one location to learn about specific requirements for majors, minors, and career options.

Attention first semester transfer students!

Transfer Advising Days for currently enrolled first semester transfer students are from September 10-28, 2018.  Schedule your mandatory advising appointment online using Appointment Manager on the Academic Services tab in MyCharleston or call 843.953.5981 today!

Peer Advisors are available weekly in the library and on campus for quick questions during the Fall 2018 semester:

• Library (Information Desk):
  • Mondays 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 p.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Stern Center:
  • Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Cougar Mall (weather permitting)
  • Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 p.m.

You can also attend Quick Question Drop-In, weekdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m., in 247 Lightsey Center.

If you need assistance with your course schedule, the Academic Advising and Planning Center will be open for drop-in advising on these dates:

• Monday, August 20 – Monday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Students who have already declared their major should consult with their major advisor.

All new first-year students, except Honors, student athletes, and new transfers, advised by the Academic Advising and Planning Center should access a short online learning module that will help lay a foundation for success at orientation and beyond. Students will be introduced to the Language of College, What We Do in Academic Advising, the Value of a Liberal Arts Education, and the General Education and Graduation Requirements. This module must be completed before arriving to campus for orientation and should take less than 20 minutes. There is a short quiz at the end of each section, so keeping a pencil handy is a good idea. Failing to complete this module could negatively impact students’ Fall course registration.

Please note that the completion of this learning module is designed to better prepare students for their advising experience at the College of Charleston. Students are not expected to create a course schedule during this module; this will occur when students come to orientation on Day 2.

The Academic Advising and Planning Center will email students approximately two weeks prior to their registered Orientation session with instructions for accessing the online learning module.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

If you are a currently enrolled, degree-seeking undergraduate student in the second semester of your sophomore year, you must declare a major by Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  Visit our Declaring Your Major page for more information on the major declaration deadline.

The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” for a spring semester course is Tuesday, March 13. We invite you to come to the Academic Advising and Planning Center during our special Drop-In Advising hours in 247 Lightsey Center for questions or concerns about course withdrawal:

• Friday, March 9 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Monday, March 12 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 13 – during Quick Question Drop In hours, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you are considering a course withdrawal, it is important that you make an informed decision. There are many components to consider, such as financial aid, scholarships, housing, and insurance, among other things, and your decision should not be made lightly.

You can also schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in the AAPC online through Appointment Manager on the Academic Services tab of MyCharleston, and the AAPC offers daily Quick Question Drop In hours, Monday-Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis if your question qualifies for Quick Question Drop In advising.