Webinar 3: Preparing for Move-In and Starting Classes Summer 2025
The transcript below has been edited to put the answer to a question directly below it. Any answer that does not have a header with the time was not answered in the chat and the answer was added during the editing process.
00:15:24 Stephanie Auwaerter: What to bring and what to leave at home /housing/move-in-move-out/what-to-bring.php
00:16:12 Stephanie Auwaerter: Campus Housing website /housing/index.php
00:17:03 Stephanie Auwaerter: Campus Housing email housing@cofc.edu
00:15:29 iPhone (377)kaarin: I'm concerned about the cleanliness of the apartment (Warren 1) prior to moving in. Who should we contact/report to if it is very dirty.
00:16:51 Nicole Lenez (she/her): Replying to "I'm concerned about ..."
The rooms go through multiple checks before move in but if there are concerns there will be a campus HQ table in the hall that you can report any concerns to! We'll get it right as soon as possible
00:16:45 O`Hara, Liam:can you review how we can ship things prior to move in please?
Added in editing: items can be mailed to the student’s on campus mailing address that they can find in MyPortal in the Myhousing/dining section. Items should not be mailed until August 8 and it may take a day or two for the mail services personnel to process it once it arrives on campus
00:17:30 Orly Fass: Can the kids get their books yet ?
00:19:08 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Can the kids get the..."
You can call the bookstore at Phone (843) 953-5518 to check if books are ready
00:17:53 coral76: Hi- my daughter is still on the wait list for housing. If something opens up, when is she likely to hear?
00:22:02 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "Hi- my daughter is s..."
We hope to contact her this week! Please feel free to give us a call tomorrow so we can chat 843-953-2015.
00:18:20 Laura: Where is the check in station?
00:23:04 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "Where is the check i..."
There are different ones for each hall, check this page for specific locations: /housing/move-in-move-out/move-in.php#accordion-40a48aa6-517b-4111-9f27-0896002ae19c-2
00:18:46 Tanja : Are the beds already set to the highest level?
00:24:05 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "Are the beds already..."
It depends, generally we set the beds to the highest level so furniture can be put underneath, the picture of the beds on each page will give you specifics.
00:19:42 Stephanie Auwaerter: Move in page /housing/move-in-move-out/move-in.php
00:20:37 Kimberly Gutowski: Replying to "can you review how w..."
adding to this- I did review the process for shipping of items to my students address to include, weight limit and guidelines on when we can begin to ship. My question is, will the "mail room" be open on Saturday to pick up the items we may ship?
00:20:53 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "can you review how w..."
The mail room will be open on Saturday.
00:25:06 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "can you review how w..."
You can begin to ship on August 8.
00:20:38 jones: Are warren 10 and 20 use the same WP lot?
00:21:52 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Are warren 10 and 20..."
Yes /housing/move-in-move-out/directions/warren-place.php#accordion-33ce91b5-334f-4159-84b1-8503c6d4fcda-1
00:20:39 kglick: what happens if we get delayed with weather and don't make our move in time
00:25:09 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "what happens if we g..."
We understand that sometimes happens. Get here safely and if it past your time that is ok, just be safe.
00:21:05 Lisa Schapiro: we have two cars to unload - is that ok?
00:25:45 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "we have two cars to ..."
It is, we ask that you bring them each separately, so unload one then pull up next.
00:23:43 Jeff Slowikowski: Replying to "can you review how w..."
We are doing the Cougar Excursion and moving in on Wednesday. Will all of these services and people be on campus for the early move in students?
00:24:14 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "can you review how w..."
Yes. the mail room is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and then special hours over the move in weekend.
00:25:09 Alicia Caudill: Replying to "can you review how w..."
Jeff, volunteers and all other services are available on early move in, too. And so excited your student is joining Cougar Excursion!
00:24:59 emarciante: Replying to "Are the beds already..."
Ive read that Bery HAll beds are already 12.5 inches hi but you can also use 6 inch risers is that the max on the rises?
00:26:53 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "Are the beds already..."
Risers can be a bit higher than that, I have seen 12 inch ones and that would be ok.
00:26:22 Christine Lynn: Who cleans the dorm rooms once they move in? Specifically McCalister Hall in the suites? Are students cleaning their own bathrooms ?
00:27:00 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Who cleans the dorm ..."
In McAlister, students would be cleaning their own rooms and bathrooms so remember to pack a few cleaning items. Swiffers are your friend.
00:29:31 WHolmes: Power strips are ok, but no extension cords right?
00:30:01 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Power strips are ok,..."
Correct
00:29:31 coral76: Is there a vacuum on the floor or should they bring one?
00:29:33 Alicia Caudill: Replying to "Are warren 10 and 20..."
And, perhaps have them practice at your house during this next week :)
00:29:48 Stephanie Auwaerter: Cleaning Tips - /housing/current-residents/cleaning-tips.php
00:30:36 iPhone (377)kaarin: I don't mean to ask again, but I've heard the dorms are very dirty on
Move in... can we be sure that will be taken care of BEFORE moving in
00:31:31 coral76: During regular semester time, how long do Amazon packages take to get to a student once they arrive?
00:32:31 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "During regular semes..."
If the item is shipped to the Amazon box, it will arrive when amazon says it will. If sent to mailing address, it can take a day or two after delivery for it to be processed and put in pick up boxes.
00:33:55 emarciante: Replying to "During regular semes..."
Should packages be delivered to a mail room or the hall and room specific to student
00:34:22 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "During regular semes..."
Items can only be delivered to mail services or amazon box. the halls are not able to accept packages
00:34:47 emarciante: Replying to "During regular semes..."
does every student have access to mail services? Is it on campus?
00:34:57 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "During regular semes..."
The amazon box name is Bente
00:35:13 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "During regular semes..."
For students living on campus, they can have their mail sent to mail services.
00:35:32 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "During regular semes..."
Mail services is located across from Berry and McAlister Residence halls
00:36:13 Stephanie Auwaerter: Mail Services /mail-services/
00:36:34 Stephanie Auwaerter: Cougar Connect https://cougarconnect.cofc.edu/
00:36:44 Tracey: Replying to "During regular semes…"
Can you talk more about what amazon box is? If sending amazon to the students - how can I ensure they get it when amazon says?
00:37:36 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "During regular semes..."
If the student orders the item, they will get an email that their package has arrived and they have so many days to pick it up.
00:36:45 Stephanie Auwaerter: BestFest - Sept 3
00:37:57 Naomi Simmons: /office-student-life/weeks-of-welcome.php#accordion-c4fbc843-4d38-4800-bb2f-7b4601bcc6d9-1
00:37:51 Molly Crouch: How many freshman are in this class?
00:38:11 Mindy Miley: approximately 2450 freshmen in this class
00:40:38 dori stiles: Is there a Parent's Weekend Scheduled?
00:41:04 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
November 14 - 16, 2025
00:41:28 O`Hara, Liam: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
what events are planned for parents weekend?
00:41:54 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
The schedule is still being finalized for family weekend so we'll send out more information in the fall
00:41:35 Kimberly Gutowski: I don't see any info on cleaning items supplied for them to use -ex. the vacuum - I'll assume there is not a floor vacuum available and to bring one
00:44:18 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "Cleaning Tips - http..."
Yes we do not provide cleaning supplies so they would need to bring anything they would need!
00:41:36 Rima Olinger: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
00:41:38 theresafrith: Did you say all the events/ Calendar are on the Cougar Connect? Including intramural etc
00:41:39 Don iPhone 14 pro: I looked but didn’t see the directions for move in day.. we are coming in on the 13th to McAllister
00:41:39 emarciante: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
Is the school organizing events or do parents need to find acitviites
00:42:11 Mindy Miley: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
@emarciante the events are organized by the campus but you can also arrange your own plans
00:41:40 Joe Superstar: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
Is it too late for a female student to rush?
00:42:14 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
@Joe Superstar The deadline has passed for this fall but there are opportunities in the spring and next fall
00:43:10 coral76: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
What deadline has passed?
00:43:25 Stephanie Auwaerter: CARTA
00:43:32 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
Yes for the fall
00:44:11 Stephanie Auwaerter: Cougar Shuttle /public-safety/services/cougar-shuttle/index.php
00:44:30 emarciante: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
what is that ride site called?
00:45:02 Angelic’s iPhone (2): Dies shuttle or bus go to airport
00:45:05 Nicole Lenez (she/her): Cougar Shuttle: /public-safety/services/cougar-shuttle/index.php
00:45:21 Nicole Lenez (she/her): CARTA:
00:45:39 Lori Hughes Homes: Replying to "Dies shuttle or bus ..."
Dies shuttle or bus go to airport
Good Question
00:46:13 Mindy Miley: Replying to "Dies shuttle or bus ..."
the Cougar Shuttle does not go to the airport
00:46:47 Mindy Miley: Replying to "Dies shuttle or bus ..."
there is a CARTA bus but many use UBER
00:46:09 Megan Rowe, CofC: Replying to "I looked but didn’t ..."
At the bottom of this page: /housing/move-in-move-out/move-in.php#accordion-40a48aa6-517b-4111-9f27-0896002ae19c-2
00:47:28 Bill: we have our orientation next week....is their a schedule posted for those attending orientation & move in?
00:53:27 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "we have our orientat..."
You can email orientation@charleston.edu and we can send you a copy
00:47:32 Ashley's Notetaker (Otter.ai): Takeaways from the meeting 👉💬
[ ] Encourage students to check their CofC email regularly for move-in details and information. (Megan Rowe)
[ ] Remind students to bring cleaning supplies like a Swiffer, bathroom spray, and disinfecting wipes for their residence hall room. (Stephanie Auwaerter)
[ ] Advise students to download the Cougar Connect app to explore student organizations and campus events. (Michael Duncan)
[ ] Encourage transfer students to attend the special transfer student breakfast and drop-in event with the President. (Alicia Caudill)
[ ] Remind students to always have their Cougar Card with them to access campus events and services. (Michael Duncan)
See full summary - https://otter.ai/u/XJn89SoBX0mLJ-mpRevT08KFRR0?utm_source=va_chat&utm_content=wrapup_v4&tab=chat&message=8ac6394d-7814-47ca-addf-3213b93667a1
00:48:00 Nicole Lenez (she/her): academic calendar: /registrar/calendar/index.php
00:49:18 Tanja : Will the dorms be open during Thanksgiving
00:49:28 Mindy Miley: Replying to "Will the dorms be op..."
yes
00:50:55 Allison Poster-Katz: Replying to "Will the dorms be op..."
What is a meta major
Added in editing: You can find information about meta majors at /meta-majors/
00:51:03 Tracey: Just curious if my child has been looking for a math class what is the likelihood they will get it during drop add window
Added in editing, students can make changes to classes up to August 25. Your student may want to use coursicle so they can receive a notification is a seat opens up in a class they want
00:51:12 coral76: Replying to "Will the dorms be op..."
Do they have class on Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week?
00:51:19 Chris OConnell: Where do students get these shirts you just mentioned.
00:51:37 Laura: And where do the students pick up their shirts for convocation?
00:54:35 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Where do students ge..."
At the Lightsey Center Annex on Saturday, August 16 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
00:51:47 Katie’s iphone: If you have an online text book can you get a physical text book instead?
00:56:17 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "If you have an onlin..."
You can contact the bookstore to ask about that change
00:51:50 Christine Lynn: How do parents get cougar alerts
0:53:07 Nicole Lenez (she/her): Replying to "How do parents get c..."
Parents, visitors, students and community members interested in receiving notifications related to campus emergencies should text the word cougaralert to 333111.
00:54:31 Jennifer: Cougar complete- when do they pick up books?
00:56:29 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Cougar complete- whe..."
When they move in
00:54:54 Danielle Pope: how many parking passes are each student allowed for move in day
@Danielle Pope 1 parking pass
00:55:23 Yamira's iPhone: Are kids not allowed to bring an air fryer?
Added in editing – per this website /housing/move-in-move-out/what-to-bring.php it must have an automatic shutoff to be allowed in the residence halls
00:56:11 Mindy Miley: Replying to "Will the dorms be op..."
/housing/move-in-move-out/what-to-bring.php
00:57:21 Stephanie Auwaerter: Replying to "Is there a Parent's ..."
@emarciante @O`Hara, Liam The schedule is being finalized
00:57:37 Stephanie Auwaerter: Questions - orientation@charleston.edu
00:57:50 Mindy Miley: Subscribe