Experience the Magic of A Charleston Affair at the College of Charleston

Spring in Charleston is already special, but on Saturday, May 3, 2025, the season’s most anticipated event will take it to another level. A Charleston Affair, the College of Charleston’s premier annual alumni celebration, is set to welcome thousands of graduates, faculty, staff and friends for an unforgettable night under the iconic oaks of the Cistern Yard.

If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, be aware that prices increase March 27, and tickets are selling more quickly than in previous years. Tickets to A Charleston Affair must be purchased online in advance at https://cofc-alumni.info/ACA2025.

Since 1900, the College of Charleston Alumni Association has hosted an annual gathering to honor new graduates and bring together alumni from near and far. What started as an local event has transformed into Spring Alumni Weekend, an epic three-day celebration from May 2-4, with A Charleston Affair as its crown jewel.

Back by popular demand, the Fantasy Band will perform on the Cistern stage, while DJ Chuck Hedrick will entertain guests in the Party at Peatsy’s VIP area, ensuring the night is filled with incredible music and nonstop dancing. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or making new ones, you’ll be surrounded by the energy and camaraderie that define the College of Charleston experience.

“Your ticket to A Charleston Affair not only provides access to the largest garden party in the nation, it also supports the Alumni Association in its mission to serve the College,” says Laurie Minges ’83, president of the College of Charleston Alumni Association. “Join us under the iconic oaks of Cistern Yard for a night filled with music, memories and the magic of coming home to where it all began.”

Faculty and staff from across campus have planned reunion events to welcome alumni home to the College, including the M.P.A. program, School of the Arts, Schottland Scholars, Department of Political Science, School of Business and School of Education. The CofC Black Alumni Council will host a brunch at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. Register online for these events at https://cofc-alumni.info/SAW2025Tix.

Don’t wait – register for your Spring Alumni Weekend events today. We hope to see you in May!