Virtual Advising

  • Connect with a CIE advisor through Achieve (formerly Appointment Manager)
    • Melissa Ochal --Exchange Programs and International Students
    • Stephanie Clark --CofC Faculty Led Programs
    • Sarah Simmonite -- Affiliate Programs (*must have completed Affiliate 101 OAKS course or reviewed Affiliate presentation with a Peer Advisor prior to an individual appointment)
    • General Study Abroad Advising - email studyabroad@cofc.edu to set up an appointment

  • The first step is to register for the Affiliate 101 OAKS course. Self-enroll instructions can be found here.
  • After completing the Affiliate 101 OAKS course schedule an individual Peer Advising Appointment to review any questions (program selection, course approval process, application steps, etc). 
    • Prior to your appoinment, you must create an account on our study abroad portal, ViaTRM; login using your @g.cofc.edu email address and MyCharleston password.
    • Create a list of questions you have for the Peer Advisor.

  • Connect with a CIE Peer Advisor. Schedule an appointment here. 
  • Watch our helpful videos here