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Some students at Charleston have horror stories, some have no stories, and some are just “smart” about what they do. Overall, students seem to think that Public Safety on campus is pretty relaxed, and they have their priorities in order. Charleston students are prioritized, as well; the First Responder Unit is a great example of how students care about the safety of their peers on campus. Likewise, Public Safety officers are more concerned with the welfare of their students than with what they’re drinking and smoking. That’s why bags are checked when entering the dorms after a certain time at night. Public Safety, one must remember, is a team of real police officers, who have seen much worse than any college student could conjure up, and in most cases, they use their judgment and experience to decide what authoritative steps should be taken.

Experience has taught Charleston students that, yes, you can get away with a lot of things in the dorms. Credit is due to students’ craftiness, not to the lax ways of Public Safety or because they have turned a blind eye. Don’t take Public Safety’s leniency for granted, though. They realize that college students have a degree of self-control and judgment, and when things look like they may be getting dangerous, they will be there to help you or hand out consequences. Public Safety is doing their job, regardless of how they appear to students. Lax or overbearing, they can be trusted to get involved when they are needed. Just don’t test their patience. If the officers see a threat, they will take action, so be careful.

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Campus Strictness at College of Charleston

palmetto

'15

French Language and Literature

3.8

B+

Moderate

Students are expected to maintain good grades and not get in trouble.

Dec 11, 2011

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Campus Strictness at College of Charleston

dayhandler7

'15

Business Administration and Management

1.5

D+

Absurd

Don't even think about openly drinking in your dorms. RA's have the ability to "claim they smelled alcohol" from the hallways and therefore are allowed to search your room. Even if you are caught with a few cans of beer you can expect a $100 fine, alcohol edu, and a semester of probation. This place is zero tolerance and don't take any violations lightly. I came to this school expecting it to be relaxed, however, I soon discovered that they had been tightening up their policies over the past few years.

If you even forget to sign a visitor out you'll receive a violation slip. Its a little much. Avoid all of this by living off campus.

Sep 19, 2011

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Campus Strictness at College of Charleston

lildri2010

'14

Anthropology and Archaeology

1.2

D

Strictness at Cofc

Drugs and alcohol are not allowed in the dorms and if they are found you can be dismissed. If any substance is illegal you could possibly be arrested and face charges. You have to scan your school ID to get in your dorm building. If you have someone with you who does not live in the building (student or not) you have to sign them in and out. If you are caught cheating you will be dismissed and there will be a symbol on your permanent record that represents that you were dismissed for cheating. If you are absent for more days than your professor permits you will be withdrawn from that class.

Jun 26, 2011

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