College of Charleston Photos of the Week

August 14, 2026
Catie Cleveland
Students, General News, Campus Life, All News

Welcome home, Cougars! We're excited to see everyone arriving back on campus for what's sure to be a great academic year!

Move-In

This week is move-in week, and it’s all hands on deck! Family, friends and volunteers are showing up and putting in the work to help students move into their new homes! (Photos by Catie Cleveland and Mike Ledford)

A person carries a large gray container overhead while others stand nearby on a sunny street.
People walk near a building labeled "McAlister Hall" as vehicles are parked nearby, with tree branches partially obscuring the view.
Two individuals are maneuvering a large wooden dresser on a dolly along a paved street lined with palm trees, near a vehicle with its trunk open.
A group of people on a city street, some pushing large maroon carts, with one person talking on a phone and another smiling while holding a paper.
Two individuals carefully lift a large, decorated object from the bed of a black pickup truck on a sunny street.
A uniformed officer in a high-visibility vest directs traffic with hand signals near construction barriers.
A street lined with palm trees, parked cars, and pedestrians walks past a speed limit sign indicating 25 mph.
A dark gray Ford Bronco SUV is parked on a street near a police vehicle with officers present.
Four individuals in maroon shirts stand behind a table with pink folders, smiling at the camera in an indoor setting.
A group of people stand near a brick building with luggage and boxes, while one person laughs joyfully in the foreground.
Two people push a large red cart with “COFC” branding down a street in front of a brick building with a banner for the College of Charleston.
Two individuals in casual attire stand beside a bench outdoors, smiling and engaged in conversation under palm trees.
Two individuals stand beside an open SUV trunk filled with boxes and storage bins, smiling and posing outdoors.
President Hsu in a red shirt gestures while speaking to another person standing in a doorway, with a large laundry cart nearby.
Students and staff carry boxes and pillows outside Craig Hall at the College of Charleston, with a "Welcome to Craig!" banner displayed above the entrance.
Three individuals pose together outdoors on a sunny day, wearing casual clothing and sunglasses, with one giving a thumbs-up and another making a hand gesture.
Two individuals push large wheeled carts loaded with boxes and belongings down a street, while others walk nearby.
Three individuals collaborate to load items onto a cart outside a building, with one person gesturing toward a box.
A group of people gather around a table outdoors, with some engaged in conversation and others attending to tasks, near large blue dumpsters and a utility vehicle.
Three young people carry boxes and furniture down a hallway while others follow behind.
Three individuals in maroon shirts stand behind a table with laptops and informational materials, smiling for the camera at what appears to be a campus event.
A young person smiles while shaking hands with an adult in a hallway, as another adult stands nearby with luggage and boxes.
A group of people, including a coach and athletes, stand near a parking meter and sign on a brick-lined street.
Two individuals stand outside a building with banners welcoming students to the College of Charleston and McAlister, surrounded by coolers and display units.
A group of young people gather around an open car trunk on a sunny street lined with palm trees, while others walk by on the sidewalk.
A large ornate mirror leans against a gray SUV parked on a street, next to a red moving cart and various household items.
Two individuals smile while pushing a cart loaded with boxes and a woven basket down a sunlit street lined with brick buildings.
Two individuals walk along a sidewalk beside a brick building, each holding beverages and a shopping bag.
Four individuals walk across a street, with two pulling red suitcases, past a white building marked "FDCT" and a palm tree.
Three young individuals walk out of a building through a green metal gate, with one holding a phone and another carrying a water bottle.
Two individuals in maroon uniforms stand smiling at an outdoor event, with others working at tables nearby.
A person carries large blue bags and a white fan outside a building with a College of Charleston banner.
Two young people walk side by side on a sunny sidewalk in front of a building with "College of Charleston" signage.
A person walks along a brick sidewalk, smiling broadly while holding a phone, past a beige wall with a window.
A group of seven students in matching maroon shirts pose outdoors at a table with laptops and supplies, likely for an event or campus activity.
A person with a backpack and suitcase walks along a brick sidewalk past a street scene with parked cars, palm trees, and people sorting items at a makeshift stall.
Students unload boxes and belongings from a truck near a “Welcome to Berry!” banner at the College of Charleston.
A group of young athletes in Charleston Athletics apparel pose together on a sidewalk near a historic building and tree.
Several individuals walk along a brick-paved street, with one person pushing a cart loaded with boxes and shopping bags, while others carry bags and wear shirts featuring “Charleston” branding.
A person carries a large cardboard box down a tree-lined sidewalk while others walk nearby.
A smiling adult and a young person stand together on a sunny street, surrounded by palm trees and urban scenery.
Four young people pose together on a sidewalk in front of a building with a Charleston University banner.

Back-to-School Picnic

At the 33rd annual Back-to-School Picnic this week, College of Charleston employees came together to celebrate the start of another year, welcome new colleagues and recognize employees who have served the State of South Carolina for 10, 20 and 30 years. (Photos by Catie Cleveland)

Back to School Picnic Banner
wide view of back to school picnic in td arena
Wes Dugen walks across the stage for 10 year award
Employee received award
Woman stands in crowd and claps

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