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College of Charleston Parent Weekly Updates April 16-22
Important Dates:
Calendars:
All calendars for the semester (academic, registration, exam schedule) as well as breaks and holidays can be found on the Registrar’s website at: http://registrar.cofc.edu/calendars/index.php
Course Evaluations:
Every semester CofC students have the opportunity to evaluate each of their courses and professors. These evaluations are used by department chairs and deans. Students receive emails about completing the course evaluations and are encouraged to complete them by logging in to MyCharleston. There is no identifying information shared with professors. The Course-Instructor Evaluations will be open for completion through Tuesday, April 24. As an incentive, students who complete Course-Instructor Evaluations for all of their courses will be entered into a drawing. Continuing students whose names are drawn will receive priority registration in the upcoming semester. Graduating students whose names are drawn may receive an extra graduation ticket!
Final grades post May 8th!
Students can view final grades through MyCharleston beginning May 8th. Any questions about academic probation or academic dismissal should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Academic Services (undergrad@cofc.edu). You may find the following links helpful:
http://registrar.cofc.edu/grades/index.php
http://undergrad.cofc.edu/academic-standards/scholastic-attainment.php
http://undergrad.cofc.edu/academic-standards/probation-faqs.php
http://undergrad.cofc.edu/academic-resources/gpa-calculators.php
May 2012 Graduation:
The senior class website (http://www.cofc.edu/seniorinfo/index.php) has been updated with future meetings, rehearsal information and more opportunities to win extra tickets. Students should check out the Senior Class Events page and Rehearsal page for chances to win extra tickets.
The May ceremonies take place outdoors in our beautiful and historic Cistern Yard. There are two ceremonies – one in the morning and one in the afternoon of the same day. Because of the large number of graduates who participate, tickets are required for guest admission. Each graduation candidate will be eligible to receive 4 tickets for their guests who wish to join them in the Cistern Yard. Additional tickets are only available on a limited basis by raffle at several senior events that take place throughout the year. Contact your senior class officers for more information. Details (including dates/times) about the May ceremony can be found on the Senior Information Website during the spring term.
Residence Life:
Email reslife@cofc.edu if you have questions about the residence hall your student has been assigned to for 2012-13, move-in, moving out, extending stay due to graduation, roommate assignments, summer housing, or wish to share comments regarding the residence hall or residence life issues. This is the general email address for the Office of Residence Life.
Final Spring 2012 Transcripts:
Transcripts with spring 2012 Grades and Degrees will be available on May 16, 2012. You must select ‘Hold for Grades’ or ‘Hold For Degrees’ if you wish to have Spring 2012 Grades and Degrees included on any transcript ordered prior to the 16th
http://registrar.cofc.edu/
Summer 2012 Orientation registration: http://orientation.cofc.edu/index.php
All new students must attend a two-day orientation session during the summer. Information regarding the summer orientation sessions for new students is mailed out beginning in March to students who have paid their tuition deposit. Students may register for orientation by logging on to their MyCharleston account, selecting the academic services tab and going to the orientation box in the first column. Students will need to refer to the questions in the orientation registration booklet (white booklet) before logging in to register for orientation. It is also helpful to refer to the FYE Academic Guide (red booklet) when selecting FYE courses. Students will enroll in fall coursework including FYE during orientation.
Family Orientation: http://orientation.cofc.edu/orientation/family-orientation.php
The Family Orientation is held at the same time as New Student Orientation. This program gives family members an introduction to campus resources, opportunities to ask questions and meet others and a chance to see our beautiful campus. Students can register family members to attend family orientation during their own registration for orientation. Family orientation is not mandatory but parents are highly encouraged to attend. The fee is $25.00 per family member. If your student does not register you for the event you may email orientat@cofc.edu to register.
Family Weekend September 28-30:
The Office of Student Life looks forward to welcoming you to campus September 28-30, 2012 for Family Weekend! Please mark these dates on your calendar and visit http://familyweekend.cofc.edu/ on a regular basis for updates and additional information. Online registration for Family Weekend will begin in early August. Reminders will be sent to the listserv and a schedule of events will be mailed to families of first-year students. The weekend will include a variety of programs and events designed to highlight the history, culture and beauty of the College, the city of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Academic Advising & Planning Center: http://advising.cofc.edu/
Degree worksheets, advising contacts, student resources, general education requirements:
Registrar Forms & FERPA information:
E-bill:
If you have questions about the ebill please contact the Treasurer at treasurer@cofc.edu or 843-953-5572. Provide your student’s full name and CWID (College Wide Identification Number) in any correspondence.
Become an Authorized User:
All billing information is sent to the student’s campus email account – to receive the student’s bill you must be an Authorized User! If you have any questions email treasurer@cofc.edu. A payment plan for each semester is available. Check it out at: http://treasurer.cofc.edu/
Office of Financial Assistance & Veteran Affairs:
Parents and students complete the FAFSA to receive financial aid for the academic year. Financial aid includes grants, loans (student and parent), and federal work study. You may find the applying for aid webpage which is posted below helpful. There are also a couple of videos on this page about the process. You can read more about the different types of aid by selecting the appropriate link on the left sidebar of the page. Students and parents can walk in and meet with a CofC financial aid counselor any time between 8:30-5 M-F. Email financialaid@cofc.edu with questions.
Applying for aid: http://finaid.cofc.edu/financial-aid-information/general/applying-fin-aid/index.php
Campus E-mails:
Advising@cofc.edu – Questions about academic advising, course selection, academic advisor
DiningServicesCustomerService@cofc.edu – Questions about meal plans, dining, payment
FinancialAid@cofc.edu – Questions about financial aid, awards, loans, grants, scholarships
MailServices@cofc.edu – Questions about mail services for students, shipping, mailboxes
Reslife@cofc.edu – Questions about residence halls, repairs, room changes, issues with roommates
Treasurer@cofc.edu – Questions about bill payment, payment plans
parents@cofc.edu – General questions or referral to campus services
fye@cofc.edu – Questions about First-Year Experience coursework