Thank you for your interest in the College of Charleston – the best college in the United States for Jewish students!

Hillel at the College of Charleston is part of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, a unique arrangement that places everything related to Jewish life on campus, including community outreach and academics, under one roof – and literally so:

We operate from a 20,000 sq. ft. building on the corner of Wentworth and Glebe streets, in the heart of campus and historical downtown Charleston.

Every year, hundreds of Jewish students from all over the country choose the excellent academics, safe environment, and gorgeous setting, and enroll at the College of Charleston. Most of them, whether they major in business, psychology, or education, take part in our Hillel programming.

Where do Jewish students at CofC come from? Use this map to find out:

We invite you to explore this website and other links we provide below, come visit us in Charleston, attend one of our meals, and contact us with any questions you may have:

Jordan Kodner, Hillel Director: kodnerj@cofc.edu; 843-953-2118

Dr. Yaron Ayalon, Director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, ayalony@cofc.edu; 843-953-7625

For information about applying to the College of Charleston, see here.

For details about financial aid, here.

Want to know what you could study? What major/minor combinations are possible? Click here to find out.

At the College of Charleston, taking Jewish Studies courses fulfills two requirements at once: You can satisfy the College’s general education history, humanities, and language study requirements while earning another minor or even a major. See details here.

Take a virtual tour of the College of Charleston, or schedule one in-person – see here for details.