Shaping Your Future

SHAPING

YOUR FUTURE

DYLAN REDDY MAJOR: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HOMETOWN: WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. ARVAUGHNNA POSTEMA MAJOR: COMMUNICATION HOMETOWN: COLUMBIA, S.C.

THOMAS SAVAGE MAJOR: MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION HOMETOWN: COLUMBIA, S.C.

CASEY WADSWORTH MAJOR: BIOLOGY HOMETOWN: PAGELAND, S.C. BRANDI ROLLINS (red shirt) MAJOR: MATHEMATICS HOMETOWN: ROCK HILL, S.C.

SNEAK PEEK When you go off on your own, you want to be in a place where you feel comfortable. Where resources, opportunities and support systems are in place to help you succeed. This is that place.

You can find much more information about the resources that are available to you at the College of Charleston at go.cofc.edu/diversity.

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MEENAH PELLAND MAJOR: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT HOMETOWN: NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.

GETTING YOU We offer a VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES for you to test drive the College of Charleston. Some are summer programs. Through others you can spend a night in a residence hall on campus.

And some events take place closer to where you live.

SENIOR PROJECT. High school students apply to spend a week at the College of Charleston during the summer between their junior and senior years. You’d get to sit in on a college class, spend time with current students and take a practice SAT/ACT combined exam. Plus, you’d also learn valuable time-management and writing skills, and then complete your application for admission to the College. In addition to learning about Charleston, you’d also visit the Medical University of South Carolina and Charleston School of Law.

ACHIEVEMENT From practicing medicine to winning Academy Awards, our multicultural graduates succeed in their chosen careers.

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★ DIL PATEL ’11

JOB: medical student at the Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, S.C. MAJOR: biochemistry

“The College’s personalized touch was what really drew me to the school. It started when my dad and I came for a visit, and it’s something that I experienced time and time and again.”

STARTED M.O.V.E. (Multicultural Overnight Visit Experience) is a great way to get an insider’s view of the College. We’ll assign you a student host. You’ll stay in a residence hall, eat meals on campus, and sit in on an actual class.

resources, the admission process and financial aid.

— Harry Rockower ’12

CHARLESTON SCHOLARS are high-achieving, diverse students from South Carolina who have been nominated by their guidance counselors and are interested in attending the College. They are recognized at a special springtime event held in their honor.

AALANA (African American, Latino, Asian and Native American) PREVIEW DAY is our special open house for minority students at which you can experience the College of Charleston in condensed form.

You and your family will meet other prospective students, talk with faculty and staff, and attend mini-workshops on leadership opportunities, academic support

SPECTRA (Speedy Consolidation and Transition Program) is a five-week, summer, on-campus program for incoming College of Charleston students who are from underrepresented populations or are first-generation college students. At the same time that they are exposed to the academic rigors of college, SPECTRA students develop social and academic networks that ease their transition to college life.

SPECTRA students are assigned a mentor, who will provide continued support throughout the year.

★ JOSEPH SAEI ‘11

★ TERRENCE HOLLAND ‘10

★ TANISIA CHARLES ‘07

JOB: legal recruiting and professional development coordinator for K&L Gates, LLP Charlotte, N.C. MAJOR: communication

JOB: Peace Corps volunteer Morocco MAJOR: philosophy

JOB: professional dancer; studying with Alvin Ailey Dance School New York, N.Y. MAJOR: arts management

UPWARD BOUND is a national college-preparatory program designed to generate in its participants the skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school.

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“ Computer science was a very small department. Seniors mixed freely with freshmen and took them under their wings. I had several such guardians who helped me get into my studies and drew me into a very vibrant social scene.”

GETTING YOU STARTED

— Nafees Bin Zafar, ‘98 Continued from pg. 3

school students who have demonstrated that they have the potential and interest to succeed in college.

ROAR (Reach – Overcome – Achieve Results) is for first-generation, lowincome students, or students who have a documented disability. They get help with personal finances and study skills, and receive career counseling and mentoring.

MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM prepares TRiO-eligible students for doctoral studies through research and other scholarly activities. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of Ph.D. recipients from groups that are currently underrepresented in graduate education. The four-year renewable grant honors the memory of Ronald Ervin McNair – an astronaut from South Carolina who died in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR. The most up-todate information is always available at go.cofc.edu/ campusvisit. If you want to get a taste of what the academic experience is like at the College, you can arrange to attend a class in your area of interest.

ZANE ZHENG MAJOR: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HOMETOWN: NEW YORK, N.Y.

ACHIEVEMENT ★ PHILLIP CHISHOLM ‘07 JOB: doctor of internal medicine Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Mo. MAJORS: biochemistry and chemistry 4

★ JACKIE FLEMONSRICHARDSON ‘06

JOB: attorney with Wilson, Jones, Carter, Baxley, P.A. Charleston, S.C. MAJOR: political science

KNOW CHARLESTON

ARIEL FORTUNE MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE HOMETOWN: MARION, S.C.

EXCITING, FRIENDLY AND COSMOPOLITAN. This city has got it going on.

Fast Company magazine dubbed Charleston “SILICON HARBOR” because of the growing number of innovative technology companies moving here.

THINK INTERNSHIPS. THINK JOBS. Charleston is home to Boeing, DuPont, Bayer, S.C. Ports Authority and Robert Bosch, to name a few.

Computer science majors have interned with Blackbaud, Benefitfocus, BiblioLabs and SPAWAR. Cummings & McCrady Architects is a good place for students of historic preservation to get experience.

Science internship opportunities range from Medical University of South Carolina to Alcoa and the City of Charleston Police Lab. Music and arts internships are available with Gibbes Museum of Art, Footlight Players, Spoleto Festival USA, Carolina Studios and the Office of Cultural Affairs. A thriving food and beverage industry means more opportunities for jobs and internships (Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Duvall Catering and Event Design). What’s not to get excited about?

Charleston, it’s the “BEST TOWN EVER!” (Outside magazine)

★ NICHOLAS GLOVER ’05 JOB: manager, USCC Deal

(American Express) New York, N.Y. MAJOR: political science

★ NICK JENKINS ‘05 JOB: percussionist, composer, visual artist New York , N.Y. MAJOR: music 5

KANNETTA MERRITT MAJOR: MATHEMATICS HOMETOWN: PELZER, S.C.

ADMISSION THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON IS LOOKING FOR MOTIVATED, capable students who will help enrich, and be enriched by, a diverse campus community that includes individuals from across the nation and around the globe. Our admissions committee will look closely at your academic preparation, GPA, rank in class, SAT/ACT results, talents and leadership qualifications.

Fill out your application online at go.cofc.edu/apply. We encourage all qualified students who might be eligible for a scholarship to apply online by our early notification deadline. admissions.cofc.edu

DEADLINES FOR ALL APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS: FALL SEMESTER • early notification priority deadline: November 1 • merit scholarships: December 1 • regular notification priority deadline: February 1 • FAFSA priority deadline: March 1 • enrollment, housing deposits and housing applications: May 1

SPRING SEMESTER • November 1

Contact us at 843.953.5670 admissions@cofc.edu

ACHIEVEMENT ★ WILLIAM RICHARDSON ‘05

★ DONETTA GRAYS ‘99

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JOB: computer support specialist, Porter Gaud School Charleston, S.C. MAJOR: computer science

JOB: stage and screen actress (roles in The Wrestler, Law and Order, The Sopranos) New York, N.Y. MAJOR: theatre

FINANCIAL AID

DON’T SKIP THIS SECTION, TRUST US. YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCIAL AID EARLY IN THE PROCESS. (finaid.cofc.edu).

In the planning stages, go to fafsa.ed.gov. You’ll find helpful information and even checklists by grade level that will help you prepare for college. If you expect to receive any kind of federal, state and/or institutional aid, you and your parents will have to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov.

Look at the NET PRICE CALCULATOR. It will help you get a rough estimate of your financial aid eligibility so that you can determine your true out-of-pocket costs.

The College offers SCHOLARSHIPS based on the academic credentials that are on file in the admissions office at the time of admission. No separate application is required for general scholarships, but you must apply by December 1 in order to be considered.

Also, check out the minority scholarships that are available (go.cofc.edu/ minorityscholarhips). Contact us at 843.953.5540 or finaid@cofc.edu.

JEREMY SIMMONS MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY HOMETOWN: TUCKER, GA.

★ QUENTIN BAXTER ‘98

★ NAFEES BIN ZAFAR ‘98

JOB: percussionist; adjunct professor of music, College of Charleston Charleston, S.C. MAJOR: music

JOB: principal engineer, (Academy Award winner) DreamWorks Animation Universal City, Calif.

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“I clicked with ALL of my roommates right away! The first couple of months I spent either with them or studying, but as time went on, I joined different clubs and started having a blast.” — Ambar Mendez, student

FRIENDS

LOUIS TERRY MAJOR: BIOCHEMISTRY HOMETOWN: OLNEY, MD.

COLLEGE CAN BE THE MOST EXCITING TIME IN YOUR LIFE. It’s when you’ll strike out on your own and become your own person. You’ll also be looking for ways to make new friends and establish new connections.

Here are some of the ways: ORIENTATION. It’ll happen during the summer right before you start at College of Charleston. You can come with or without your family. Whichever way you go, you’ll find that these two days will acclimate you to college life.

GEORGESTOCK. It’s like a giant block party, right before classes begin. Music, food, giveaways – and an easy way to meet people!

CAB (COUGAR ACTIVITIES BOARD) EVENTS. Casino Night, Cougarpalooza, live bands, comedy shows, movies, graffiti parties and CAB’s Dating Game. With students in charge of programming for other students, you’re sure to find lots to do on campus.

ACHIEVEMENT ★ JESSICA GONZALES GIBADIO ‘97

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JOB: CEO of Harry Baker Charleston, S.C. MAJORS: business administration and economics

★ ANTHONY JOHNSON ‘97

JOB: 13-year NBA veteran; businessman Atlanta, Ga. MAJOR: business administration

GROW TH Because we’re INVESTED IN THE SUCCESS OF ALL OUR STUDENTS, we’ve developed programs that will support your class work, and will help you expand and realize your academic goals.

All incoming freshmen have to take a FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE) class. These courses will help you transition to college-level work.

Some might be of special interest to you. The History of Latinos/as in the U.S. or Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination, are examples.

CALL ME MISTER is a recruitment program for AfricanAmerican men who will teach in South Carolina. It provides support systems and some tuition assistance.

SOUTH CAROLINA ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (SCAMP) is funded by the National Science Foundation. It is for minority students who plan to earn a degree in the sciences or math.

You’re going to be working in a global economy.

Prepare now by STUDYING ABROAD for a month or a semester in the company of a College of Charleston professor.

JAZZI GOODE MAJOR: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION HOMETOWN: LEXINGTON, S.C.

★ JOEL LITTLES ‘95

★ MICHELLE ASHA COOPER ’91

JOB: anesthesiologist Austin, Texas; Barcelona, Spain MAJOR: biology

JOB: president of the Institute for Higher Education Policy Washington, D.C. MAJOR: English 9

COMMUNITY

THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO THE COLLEGE of Charleston, according to our Student Ambassadors, is to get involved with campus life – and early. Here is a sample of your choices.

SPECIAL-INTEREST CLUBS

FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES Historically African-American fraternities and sororities:

• Arabic Club • Asian Student Association

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

• Black Student Union • B.O.N.D. (Brothers On A New Direction) • Gospel Choir • Hispanic Latino Club • Student Government Advocacy Community for Diversity on Campus

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

• basketball

• Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc.

• kickball

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

• men’s and women’s rugby

• dodgeball • martial arts

• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

• SUMA (Student Union of Multicultural Affairs)

SPORT CLUBS OR INTRAMURAL TEAMS There is something for everyone, regardless of their skill level.

• running

• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

• soccer

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

• volleyball

Or simply become a fan of our NCAA Division I ATHLETICS TEAMS. You and your new friends could be watching the next Anthony Johnson ‘97 (N.J. Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic), Andrew Goudelock ‘11 (L.A. Lakers) or Brett Gardner ‘05 (N.Y. Yankees).

ACHIEVEMENT ★ KEVIN SUMMERS ‘91 JOB: CIO of Lowe’s Mooresville, N.C.

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★ JACKSON DAVIS ‘90 JOB: director, diversity

and Inclusion for ESPN Bristol, Conn.

MAJOR: political science

★ RAHUL MEHRA ‘83 JOB: CEO and chief medical officer, MehraVista Health Tampa, Fla.

MAJOR: biology

Whenever you need help with one of your classes, the well-trained and experienced staff (including faculty and nationally certified peer tutors) of the CENTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING is there for you – and at no extra charge!

The CAREER CENTER is the place to go to find internships, and parttime, full-time and seasonal employment. You can also use their selfassessment tools as a starting point for choosing a major or a career.

The OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY is dedicated to creating and maintaining all-inclusive educational, social, cultural and outreach programs on campus and in the community.

BRANDI MAGANA AND RONNIE GRIJALVA MAJOR: BIOLOGY (BOTH) HOMETOWN: CHARLESTON, S.C., AND ROCK HILL, S.C., RESPECTIVELY

NET WORK

THE MULTICULTURAL STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (MSPS) staff creates programs and offers services that support students as they move through their college careers. MSPS oversees a number of programs such as SCAMP, Mentoring Program, Safe Zone, EXCEL Awards and a number of multicultural student organizations.

★ LOUESTER A.S. ROBINSON ‘77

★ ARLINDA LOCKLEAR ‘73

JOB: attorney (first Native American woman to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court) Washington, D.C. MAJOR: political science

JOB: dean, Trident Technical College (Palmer Campus) Charleston, S.C. MAJOR: fine arts

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VOLUNTEER SERVICE IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT FOR EVERY STUDENT at the College, which is why we make sure that you have multiple ways to engage, connect and make a difference beyond the classroom.

A few motivated freshmen are accepted into the BONNER LEADER PROGRAM each year and commit to leadership through community service. In exchange, they get tuition support and unparalleled real-world experience with nonprofit organizations in the region.

The VOLUNTEER CORPS is a student-run club that organizes events and service opportunities in the Charleston community. Representative projects include Dash for Trash, Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build, and Lowcountry Orphan Relief.

The College’s CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT is a nexus of activity and expertise where students can get involved in service opportunities that range from literacy outreach on a local basis to Alternative Break programs in far-flung countries.

As a STUDENT AMBASSADOR, you can help recruit diverse students to the College by working within the admissions office.

Student Ambassadors host various overnight events, attend college fairs and assist in facilitating minority students’ visits to campus.

COVER STUDENTS 1. kim ohanuka, major: public health, hometown: greenville, s.c.

2. fabien mcgill, major: education, hometown: mullins, s.c.

3. brandi magana, major: biology, hometown: charleston, s.c.

4. jamar brown, major: athletic training, hometown: columbia, s.c.

5. kiki alexander, major: marine biology, hometown: camden, s.c.

6. louis terry, major: biochemistry, hometown: olney, md.

7. ariel fortune, major: political science, hometown: marion, s.c.

8. denzell moton, major: business administration, hometown: aiken, s.c.

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BRANDON UPSON MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HOMETOWN: AIKEN, S.C.

RUCHI MISTRY MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HOMETOWN: AHMEDABAD, INDIA

KATHERINE SOLÓRZANO MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HOMETOWN: GREENVILLE, S.C.

IMMANUEL HOUSTON MAJOR: MUSIC HOMETOWN: GREENVILLE, S.C.

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