Creating, Building and Leveraging Communities, Careers
David Byrd felt at home in multiple communities at the College, and each community helped him grow and excel. He is graduating as a recipient of the Presidential Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service and with a job as an analyst at Dimensional Fund Advisors.
Launching a Customized Career Through Intentionality
Bo Dwyer came to the College of Charleston to follow his passions for data science and sailing. Keeping his eyes on the prize, now he's leaving the College with a job as a data engineer for Freeman Boatworks.
Class of 2026 Graduation Profile
The College of Charleston will confer undergraduate and graduate degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9. Take a moment to see the impressive profile of this graduating class.
Meet the Graduates: CofC Humanities and Social Sciences Majors are Going Places
Meet the spring 2026 graduates of the College of Charleston School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Latest News
CofC Announces New Graduate School Dean
Scott P. Kissau has been named the new dean of the Graduate School and associate provost for research at the College of Charleston.
Campus Life
How to Pay for Study Abroad: A Complete Guide for College of Charleston Students
With strategic planning, scholarships, financial aid and in-state tuition options, you can turn study abroad into a realistic and rewarding part of your education.
CofC Sweeps Charleston AMA Spark! Awards
The College of Charleston earned top honors at the recent Spark! and the American Advertising Federation Awards, with students, faculty and staff recognized across multiple categories.
Academics
College of Charleston Awards Student Work at EXPO 2026
Undergraduate and graduate students were recognized for their work with faculty mentors on April 16, 2026, during this year's EXPO.
CofC Announces New Dean of the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
The new dean of the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Juliet Spencer, joins CofC from Texas Woman’s University.
Alumni
Spring Commencement 2026: Everything you need to know
Here is everything you need to know about this year's spring commencement at the College of Charleston.
News Briefs
View All News BriefsCofC to Host S.C. GOP Gubernatorial Debate
Read moreCofC to Host Discussion of Current State of College Basketball
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View All Press ReleasesLarge Grant to Highlight Learning Through Foodways
The College of Charleston has received a $1.5 million Mellon Foundation grant to reshape experiential learning through the lens of Lowcountry foodways.
Read moreCofC Among Top Producers of Peace Corps Volunteers
College of Charleston is ranked No. 7 among medium schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.
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