General Information
Date, Time & Location
October 25, 2019
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Off-Campus Live Viewing
For guests who can’t make it to campus, live video from the inauguration ceremony will be broadcast on the College’s Facebook page and at inauguration.cofc.edu.
In Case of Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, an announcement will be displayed on the College’s homepage as well as on local TV and radio stations. There is a possibility that this will delay the start time of the ceremony, and if so, this information will be included in the announcement.
Inauguration Parking
Parking will be available at the following three CofC garages:
The George Street Garage at 34 St. Philip St., between George and Liberty streets.
The St. Philip Street Garage at 81 St. Philip St., between Vanderhorst and Calhoun streets
The Wentworth Garage at 81 Wentworth St., with an additional entrance at Beaufain Street.
The normal rate for each of these locations is $1 per each half hour or portion thereof, with a daily maximum of $16 per calendar day.
The College of Charleston surface parking lots will be available only to faculty, staff, and students working the ceremony.
View driving directions.
Accommodations
Downtown Charleston and the surrounding area offer a wide range of accommodations for visitors. Many of the hotels and inns on the peninsula are within walking distance of campus.
Whether you choose a bed and breakfast, a hotel, a boutique inn or a short-term rental property, be aware that accommodation rates vary seasonally. And, when making reservations, be sure to select from the links below to inquire whether or not the business offers special rates for those attending College of Charleston events.
Select from the options below to view hotel information and make a reservation.
387 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: .3 miles
Walk time: 5 minutes
Drive time: 2 minutes
Belmond Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Distance from College of Charleston: .5 miles
Walk time: 10 minutes
Drive time: 3 minutes
Holiday Inn – Historic District
425 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: 0.8 miles
Walk time: 16 minutes
Drive time: 5 minutes
Hotel Bella Grace
115 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Distance from College of Charleston: 0.3 miles
Walk time: 6 minutes
Drive time: 3 minutes
Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston
144 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Distance from College of Charleston: 1.3 miles
Walk time: 26 minutes
Drive time: 5 minutes
Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview
301 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29466
Distance from College of Charleston: 2 miles
Walk time: 40 minutes
Drive time: 7 minutes
Hyatt House
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: .8 miles
Walk time: 15 minutes
Drive time: 5 minutes
Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel
66 Wentworth Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Distance from College of Charleston: .3 miles
Walk time: 5 minutes
Drive time: 4 minutes
Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown
250 Spring Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: 1.5 miles
Walk time: 29 minutes
Drive time: 8 minutes
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront
45 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC 29401
Distance from College of Charleston: 1.5 miles
Walk time: 28 minutes
Drive time: 5 minutes
Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: .8 miles
Walk time: 15 minutes
Drive time: 5 minutes
Embassy Suites Charleston Historic
337 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: 0.8 miles
Walk time: 16 minutes
Drive time: 5 minutes
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
35 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC 29401
Distance from College of Charleston: 1.2 miles
Walk time: 28 minutes
Drive time: 6 minutes
The Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston – West Ashley
678 Citadel Haven Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
Distance from College of Charleston: 6.4 miles
Walk time: 131 minutes
Drive time: 17 minutes
SpringHill Suites Charleston Mount Pleasant
245 Magrath Darby Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Distance from College of Charleston: 4.4 miles
Walk time: 96 minutes
Drive time: 9 minutes
The Dewberry
334 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: 0.3 miles
Walk time: 7 minutes
Drive time: 2 minutes
Best Western Charleston Inn
1540 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
Distance from College of Charleston: 4.4 miles
Walk time: 94 minutes
Drive time: 13 minutes
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant
1472 Highway 17 North
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Distance from College of Charleston: 7.7 miles
Walk time: 151 minutes
Drive time: 12 minutes
SpringHill Suites Charleston Downtown/Riverview
98 Ripley Point Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Distance from College of Charleston: 2.4 miles
Walk time: 55 minutes
Drive time: 4 minutes
Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston
55 Wentworth Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Distance from College of Charleston: 0.3 miles
Walk time: 8 minutes
Drive time: 3 minutes
Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District
345 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: 0.3 miles
Walk time: 8 minutes
Drive time: 2 minutes
Cambria Charleston Riverview
84 Ripley Point Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Distance from College of Charleston: 1.8 miles
Walk time: N/A
Drive time: 4 minutes
TownePlace Suites Charleston Airport/Convention Center
5001 Fashion Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29418
Distance from College of Charleston: 10.9 miles
Walk time: N/A
Drive time: 22 minutes
Homewood Suites Charleston Historic District
415 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Distance from College of Charleston: 0.6 miles
Walk time: 14 minutes
Drive time: 3 minutes
Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport – Convention Center
4831 Tanger Outlet Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29418
Distance from College of Charleston: 9.4 miles
Walk time: N/A
Drive time: 18 minutes
66 George Street | Charleston, South Carolina 29424