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Phone: 843.953.5981
Fax: 843.953.4891
E-mail: advising@cofc.edu

160 Calhoun Street
Lightsey Center, Suite 247

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Note: During the months of May through August, our office will be closed for lunch from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (except during New Student Orientation).
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Advising Appointments


Need to Schedule an Advising Appointment?

Appointments are scheduled by calling the Academic Advising and Planning Center office telephone number: 843.953.5981.

Please have your advisor’s name handy when making this call. If you do not know your advisor's name, logon to MyCharleston and view your Academic Profile on the Academic Services tab.  You can also see the advisor name(s) in the Student Information Header on your degree audit in DegreeWorks. 

Note:  E-mailing your advisor to set up an appointment can result in lost time and efficiency.


Are You Prepared for Your Advising Appointment?

We value the time we get to spend assisting assisting students with their educational pursuits. To most affectively utilize the time we spend together, please take an active role in the advising process by preparing for your appointments.  Advising sessions are often most beneficial for both the advisor and the student if students arrive at the appointment well prepared for the advising session.  Please use the appropriate link below for steps you can take to prepare for your next advising appointment.



Need to Cancel an Advising Appointment?

We recognize situations arise that may create a need to reschedule or cancel an advising appointment. Please call 843.953.5981 to cancel or reschedule an appointment.  A two-hour prior notification is requested. Reciprocal courtesy will be extended to students should advisors need to cancel.


Appointment No-Show Policy

This policy is not meant to be punitive, but to be fair and equitable to all students. During peak advising periods, appointment times are premium. If you do not notify the office two hours in advance that you are unable to keep an appointment, your absence will be noted as a "no-show." After two documented no-shows, you will not be able to schedule an appointment until after the last Registration Entry Time.

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