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Facilities

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Service & Maintenance Staff 104
Campus Size 52 acres
Student Centers Stern Student Center
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • The Cistern
  • Cougar Mall
  • Courtyard behind Addlestone Library
  • Marion Square
  • Various eateries on George Street
Bar on Campus None
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus Java City in Addlestone Library
Movie Theater on Campus Places such as the Sottile Theater, the Education Center, Maybank Hall, and Simons Center for the Arts periodically show movies—some educational, some artsy, and some mainstream. When the weather is nice, the Stern Center Gardens is also a prime location for mainstream movie showings sponsored by CAB (Cougar Activities Board). The Student Film Festival, held in Physicians Auditorium, is also a popular event held on campus.

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Students feel that, for the most part, the amount of facilities provided by the College of Charleston is suitable, and the school is making further attempts to accommodate its students. Newly-built residence halls will allow housing for the growing influx of students. The recently-built Liberty Residence Hall and George Street Apartments show that the College is making its presence further known within the city. Also recently built, the Carolina First Arena and the Patriot’s Point are testaments to the College’s transition into NCAA Division I and its further developing sports programs.

Sometimes it may seem that the College of Charleston has tried to cram too many things into a small amount of space. The Stern Center, with its many facilities, is an example of this; if there were only one building that could be considered the “central” building on campus, this would be it. The arts center is spacious and includes a courtyard that can be enjoyed by all students, not just artists. With the exception of relatively new buildings ("new" meaning built within the last 100 years), the facilities that have stood in Charleston for more than 200 years are the ones used by the College. Even on campus, where the city has seen the most architectural change, the sights are pleasing to the eye.

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Facilities at College of Charleston

aamin

International Business '13

4.2
A-

Renovations Galore

The facilites at CofC are good. There always seems to be some type of renovation going on. Brand new buildings such as the art building, business school, science center and the newly renovated city bistro makes for popular study areas. The library is great if you can find a seat during exam week!

Mar 16, 2012

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mitzy13

Business Administration and Management '14

4.6
A

Facilities Are Good

Good facilities overall. The library is very nice with many computers and a nice grassy field in the back to study outside when it is nice.

Feb 10, 2012

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danaann14

Business Administration and Management '13

5.0
A+

Campus Aesthetics

our campus is extremely clean and neat, It's a beautiful city campus

Jan 19, 2012

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User rating for College of Charleston - Facilities is 4.6 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

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Breezeway at Craig Hall This is the breezeway in Craig. The floor which has black paint can be slippery when wet so after a wind-blown rainstorm, be careful!
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College Lodge Lobby The lobby area of College Lodge with the front desk and the game room in the background.
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"Green" Initiatives

CofC has many green projects and issues on the table. In terms of transportation, the College offers reduced parking rates for those who share rides together. The City bus system is free for the College community. Plus, all maintenance cars are electric, and light bulbs are compact fluorescent, which is better for the environment.

Favorite Things To Do

The center of campus known as the Cougar Mall (between Maybank Hall and the Robert Scott Small Building) is a popular place for students to hang out in between classes, and tables are usually set up by campus organizations such as Greek life, athletic teams, academic clubs, and volunteer organizations. Napping on the Cistern or the library courtyard is always a popular activity. The Stern Center plays host to live music functions and cultural events with free food! Several buildings on campus hold poetry readings, lectures, debates, and films.

When not in class, students can use the fitness center, grab a bite to eat at any of the dining halls, see a play in the Simons Center for the Arts, throw a Frisbee in the library courtyard, play a game of pool at the Stern Center, view an art exhibition at the Halsey Gallery, listen to a guest lecturer, or relax and listen to music on the Cistern in front of Randolph Hall—all without ever leaving campus.

Did You Know? In 2007 and 2008, nine new facilities were built and three more are currently under construction, including Dixie Plantation—862 pristine acres located 17 miles south of Charleston. At the site, the College plans to build an environmentally sustainable teaching, research, and recreational facility for the sciences and liberal arts.

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