Academics
Summer II remains online; task force prepares for fall in-person instruction
Today Charleston Southern University announced that Summer II session will officially continue online per the recommendation of the University Pandemic Task Force. Exceptions to this include the Physician Assistant Program, Doctorate in Leadership Program, and Athletic Training Program—which will meet on campus for the remainder of the summer. Summer II courses will begin June 29. […]
| READ MORE: Summer II remains online; task force prepares for fall in-person instructionNew fall academic calendar begins early, ends by Thanksgiving
Charleston Southern University has modified the Fall 2020 Academic Calendar in an effort to minimize the risks of additional waves of COVID-19 cases. The accelerated schedule begins earlier in August and provides a seven-week winter break, a strategy adopted by many universities nationwide. “CSU leaders recognize the challenges of keeping students and the entire CSU community safe,” said Dr. […]
| READ MORE: New fall academic calendar begins early, ends by ThanksgivingDiploma pickup for CSU Class of 2020
Recent graduates had a unique opportunity to pick up their diplomas earlier today. Donned in cap and gown, Charleston Southern University’s newest alumni trickled into the Health Science building—six feet apart and with masks—to grab a quick photo with President Dondi Costin and receive a Bible and alumni gift. More than 214 participated from 10 […]
| READ MORE: Diploma pickup for CSU Class of 2020CSU names Spring 2020 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the 975 undergraduates who were named to the Dean’s List for spring 2020! To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or better and earn 12 or more credit hours for the semester.
| READ MORE: CSU names Spring 2020 Dean’s ListCSU announces new bookstore partnership
Charleston Southern University is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tree of Life Bookstores with a goal to enhance student readiness and success. The partnership will provide CSU students with more affordable course material solutions, now conveniently included in tuition and fees beginning this fall.* As part of a planned first phase to the student center renovation […]
| READ MORE: CSU announces new bookstore partnershipA significant life of service can be yours
Beginning this fall you can enroll in an innovative 15-hour interdisciplinary minor in leadership at Charleston Southern University. The minor, offered jointly by the colleges of Business and Christian Studies, contains classes from the two and aims to provide a solid foundation for student leaders. Dr. Darin Gerdes, professor of management and designer of the […]
| READ MORE: A significant life of service can be yoursLivestream Commencement on May 9
Charleston Southern University will livestream the 2020 Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Log on to charlestonsouthern.edu/2020graduation to watch the YouTube Premiere (accessible from all devices). This ceremony will include: Pomp & Circumstance by faculty and students virtually Welcome & Introductory Remarks National Anthem by CSU Marching Bucs Invocation SGA President’s Remarks President Dondi Costin’s Remarks […]
| READ MORE: Livestream Commencement on May 9Creative teamwork class lives up to its name
For the students enrolled in CSCI/BUSI 383 Creative Teamwork, the end result of their project designed to teach strategies for building and working in interdisciplinary teams looked like nothing they expected, but it definitely taught them creative teamwork. Taught jointly by Dr. Valerie Sessions of computer science and Prof. Emory Hiott of business, the course […]
| READ MORE: Creative teamwork class lives up to its nameCSU to host virtual graduation experience for Class of 2020
Charleston Southern University, along with colleges and universities nationwide, faced unprecedented decisions this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic. One difficult decision: postponing commencement. In a March 23 release announcing the move to online courses for the remainder of the semester, President Dondi Costin said, “Amid the difficulties we all face during this challenging season, Charleston […]
| READ MORE: CSU to host virtual graduation experience for Class of 202055th Annual Academic and Student Life Awards
The 55th Annual Academic and Student Life Awards was a bit different this year. As much of the world is doing during the pandemic, Charleston Southern University committed to social distancing last month which meant pushing everything online. Spring events were canceled or modified to a virtual platform – that includes this year’s awards day. Dr. […]
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