General information
This campus is:
4 year
Public
Highest level of degree offered:
Advanced Degree
Student population
13,258
Student population: undergraduate
11,003
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Center for Disability Services
66 George Street
Charleston,
South Carolina
29424
Office phone
843-953-1431
Office email
snap@cofc.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Redina Alston
Email
alstonr@cofc.edu
Telephone
843-953-1431
Job title or role
Administrative Assistant
Number of full-time disability service staff
5.0
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
We count number of students in total, which would include students who were approved for services in prior years.
Three most common types of disabilities disclosed by students to the disability resource office
- Attention Deficit Hyperacticity Disorder (ADHD)
- Specific learning disabilities
- Psychiatric and disabilities related to mental and emotional health
Disability accommodations and services
Campus accessibility and resources
| Group | Level of service |
|---|---|
| Student health services |
 Somewhat accessible |
| Counseling and psychological services |
Somewhat accessible |
| The library(ies) |
 Completely accessible |
| Institution websites |
Somewhat accessible |
| Recreation and athletic facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Completely accessible |
| Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Somewhat accessible |
| Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
 Not accessible |
| On-campus transportation |
 Not applicable |
| Nearby off-campus transportation |
Somewhat accessible |
| Residence halls |
Somewhat accessible |
| Key administrative offices (e.g., financial aid, registration, multi-cultural affairs, students services, career counseling) |
Completely accessible |
| Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms |
Completely accessible |
| Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) |
Completely accessible |
Policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Standardized or recommended syllabus statements regarding disability accommodations
- Formal grievance policies and procedures for students with complaints about campus disability access
- Grievance procedures for students with complaints about the disability resource office
Types of counseling and psychological services available at the institution
- Short-term counseling (e.g., 10 session limit)
- Support groups
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Peer counselors or peer supports
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
- Campus-based chaplains
During the 2017-2018 school year, what was the total number of students who had accessed counseling and psychological services
967
General Campus Resources
- Food shelf or food pantry
- Services for veterans with disabilities
- Campus scholarships for students with disabilities
- Other: We have so many.
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- Disability studies courses or degree programs
Campus groups that address disability issues but do not provide direct services to students
- Accessibility Dialogues group
Student organizations related to disability, Deafness, or ASL
- Our SGA has two positions that are disability related: Campus Accessibility Liaison and Students with Disabilities Liaison
- Best Buddies
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
About once each year