Honors Experience Day

Admitted Honors Students: join us on campus for the College of Charleston’s 2023 Honors Experience Day on Friday, March 17!

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This event is the perfect opportunity for you to...
  • Engage with current students, faculty, and potential future classmates.
  • Explore CofC's academic programs.
  • Learn more about exclusive opportunities within the Honors College.
  • Start visualizing the experiences that await if you decide CofC is the best place for you. 

Registration

Registration for Honors Experience Day 2023 has reached capacity. If you weren't able to join us for the event, we still have virtual student panels for admitted students scheduled throughout the spring. You can also check out admitted students regional receptions hosted by the College's Office of Admissions.

Honors Experience Day Schedule

Honors Experience Day is designed so that you can customize your schedule based on your interests, passions, and personal goals. 

Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to meet with faculty of your choosing, connect with current and prospective Honors students, and learn about the opportunities that matter most to you! 

General Schedule

12:30-1:00 p.m. - Check-in (the lobby of the Stern Student Center)

1:00-1:50 p.m. - Welcome Session (Stern Student Center Fourth Floor Ballroom)

*To ensure we have enough space for everyone, the welcome session is open to all prospective students and (1) additional guest

  • Welcome Message from Dr. Beth Meyer-Bernstein, Dean of the Honors College
  • Student Panel Q&A: Hear from current Honors students about their CofC experiences

2:00-2:50 p.m. - Academic Interest Meetings (Locations throughout campus; you choose your meeting!)

Learn more about the CofC experience from academic deans, department chairs, and faculty. You get to choose the meeting based on your interests and goals.

3:00-3:50 p.m. - Academic Interest Meetings (Locations throughout campus; you choose your meeting!)

Learn more about the CofC experience from academic deans, department chairs, and faculty. You get to choose the meeting based on your interests and goals.

4:00-4:50 p.m. - Academic Interest Meetings (Locations throughout campus; you choose your meeting!)

Learn more about the CofC experience from academic deans, department chairs, and faculty. You get to choose the meeting based on your interests and goals.

5:00-6:30 p.m. - Reception (Rivers Green, an outdoor space next to Addlestone Library)

A casual reception to close out Honors Experience Day for all prospective students and all their family members. Meet with other prospective students, chat with deans, college administrators, faculty, staff, and other campus community members, and enjoy a sampling of light refreshments.

Event Check-In/Your Schedule

Your Honors Experience Day begins with a check-in between 12:30-1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Stern Student Center here on campus. Once you check in, you'll be provided with a detailed schedule of available events that will guide you through the rest of the day. Your schedule allows you to choose the events you'd like to attend and to customize your experience based on your academic interests and personal goals. No matter what events you choose, you'll get to meet plenty of CofC faculty, staff, and current students, who'll share their various experiences with you.

Where to Park

Public parking is available at several city garages located near campus (see here for parking details).

*Several cross streets will be closed to vehicular traffic due to the annual Ancient Order of the Hibernian’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting around 9:00 AM with regular traffic resuming around 11:30 AM* 

Though this should not directly impact our event, we want ensure awareness as it could impact your mobility to and/or around campus. Click here for more information about the parade routes. 

Opening Welcome Session

We're excited to welcome so many of you to Honors Experience Day. Our opening welcome session will take place from 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. in the fourth floor ballroom of the Stern Student Center. To ensure we have enough space for everyone and don't exceed the ballroom's fire code capacity, the welcome session is open to all prospective students and (1) additional guest. If you have more than one family member visiting campus with you, don't worry. There's plenty for them to do around campus and around Charleston (see the parent/guardian schedule below for more details).

Parent/Guardian Schedule

Prospective students can be joined by (1) additional guest for the 1:00 p.m. welcome session. All parents, guardians, and family members are welcome to join us for the 5:00 p.m. reception. The academic meetings in between are a chance for your student to explore what CofC has to offer, and we do ask that you allow them space to experience our campus community on their own. (Don't worry; they're in safe hands!) While your student is meeting with CofC faculty and students, there'll be plenty for you to check out on your own! Consider visiting some of our campus highlights like the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History or the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. The Charleston Visitors Bureau also has plenty of recommendations for the area surrounding campus.

What to Wear

Honors Experience Day involves events all over campus, so we recommend that you wear shoes and clothing that are comfortable to walk in. Beyond that, you're welcome and encouraged to wear a wardrobe that allows you to be yourself!

Travel and Accommodations

We're thrilled that many of you are able to join us from locations near and far. These campus maps will help you get the lay of the land.

If you're traveling by air, Charleston International Airport (CHS) is about ten miles north of downtown Charleston and the College. Options for ground transportation include taxis, ride shares, and the CARTA bus services. You can find more details here. 

For visitors staying in Historic Downtown Charleston, a rental car is likely not necessary. The Francis Marion Hotel is minutes from campus. Additional accommodation options near campus can be found here, and many offer discounted rates if you say you're attending a College of Charleston event. 

While you wait for March 17 to roll around...
We cannot wait to welcome you to campus on March 17. If you have any questions about the event, contact us at honors@cofc.edu and we'll be happy to help!