The Department of Communication in partnership with the Civility Initiative to host a signature event featuring New York Times columnist, Jamelle Bouie!
When & Where: This event will be…
To Attend: Go to this link to register or scan the QR code on the provided flyer! Tickets are free for students.
Honors students: Will your parents or guardians be visiting campus during Homecoming Weekend? They can join Dean Beth Meyer-Bernstein for a curated tour of the Audubon’s Beidler Forest led by the sanctuary manager.
Honors College Parent/Guardian Walk in the Woods
at the Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest
Friday, November 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Event: Frequented by photographers and nature lovers from around the world, the 18,000-acre wildlife sanctuary offers a beauty unsurpassed in the South Carolina Lowcountry. We will explore a portion of the sanctuary from the 1.75-mile boardwalk as it winds through the old-growth, cypress-tupelo swamp portion.
Share this with your parents! If they’d like to attend, have them register online by November 11.
Maggie Panetta ’17, a dedicated humanitarian professional and the College’s 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year award, will meet with a select group of Honors students for a casual coffee conversation.
Coffee Conversation with Maggie Panetta ’17
Friday, November 15
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Honors Center (10 Green Way)
About the Speaker: Maggie Panetta ’17 serves as a Program Officer for Grant Coordination & Post-Award Management at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Since joining IRC in 2018, she has made significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts, particularly in conflict-affected regions in the Middle East and North Africa region. Her work focuses on fundraising, program quality, financial management, business development, refugee support, and grant coordination. Learn more.
Great fit For: International Studies / International Business / Nonprofit Leadership / Humanitarian Outreach
Join the Conversation: Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot.
Derrick Williams ’99, a lawyer0 and the 2024 recipient of the Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award, will meet with a select group of Honors students for a casual coffee conversation.
Coffee Conversation with Derrick Williams ’99
Friday, November 15
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Sottile House
About the Speaker: Derrick is a founding partner of the law firm Williams & Roche and was recognized as Lawyer of the Year in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers for Claimants Workers’ Compensation Law. He has also served as president of the College of Charleston Alumni Association, a member of the College’s Board of Trustees and a board member for numerous community organizations. Learn more.
Great fit For: Pre-Law / English / PoliSci / Civic Engagement
Join the Conversation: Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot.
The MINDS program at MUSC is looking for applicants! The program hopes to accept 2-3 students for immediate placement in labs during this school year and may be able to accommodate a summer-only intern.
The Opportunity: The MINDS hopes to provide students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in a neuroscience-related discipline with a paid research opportunity so they do not have to sacrifice working in order to gain the valuable research experience required to get into graduate programs. Last year was the inaugural year of the program and saw two College of Charleston student participate.
Details: The MINDS program will pair students with a faculty mentor to provide research training and we will work with the students to prepare for applying to graduate school – craft a CV, prepare personal statements, and learn the artful craft of science communication, so you can stand out during interviews. They strongly encourage individuals who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.
To Apply: Complete the application at this link.
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Learn About:
When & Where: This event will be…
To Register: Click this link to sign up! The first 15 students to register and attend will get a free lunch!
Applications for the 2025 Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship are now open!
The Opportunity: The Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship is an eight-week program promoting freedom, equality, social justice, and economic mobility, giving students the opportunity to attend lectures on the history of social change in Ireland, participate in extracurricular and networking activities, and intern with a host company that aligns with their skills and career goals.
Details: 12 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell. Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, and the African American Irish Diaspora Network all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend for their time on the program.
To Apply: Click this link to go to the application. 1st, 2nd or 3rd year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are Pell Grant eligible are invited to apply. The application is due on November 29th.
For more information, check out the provided flyer or click this link.
When does registration open for Honors students?
The HONS class I want is currently showing as full. Can I get on a waitlist?
To get on a waitlist for HONS courses, please fill out this form:
HONORS COLLEGE REGISTRATION WAITLIST FORM – SPRING 2025
The waitlist does not guarantee you a spot, but it will give you a time-stamped place in line. You may only choose one waitlist class per curricular category (Foundations, Colloquium, Advanced). As always, you should have alternative course options in case a section you want is full. If a seat becomes available, you will receive an email from Professor Ganaway or Professor Landis.
The form is meant to provide a more efficient and equitable means of tracking waitlist requests. To keep everything organized, the Honors Advising Team won’t respond to email requests for a waitlist spot. The only way to get on a waitlist is to complete the form.
Where do I go to if I encounter a pre-requisite error of a full class outside of the HONS prefix?
You must contact the home department directly if you need an override into a class that does not have the HONS — course designation. We have no ability to grant those overrides. We can help you only when these issues arise in HONS classes.
Why hasn’t my hold been lifted?
You must complete your advising process through your honors advisor/mentor to get your hold lifted. Please keep in mind that many academic departments place holds. If you have not finished your honors or major advising process, you’ll have to complete it first (which will take a couple of days, in all likelihood). The main thing is not to panic. No one can register for honors classes but honors students. As long as we can get you signed up by the end of the week, things should be fine.
I am encountering technical difficulties accessing MyPortal or getting a “pipes” error. How can I resolve this?
Honors staff cannot resolve network-related issues. You will need to go directly to the Helpdesk at helpdesk@cofc.edu or 843-953-3375.