Special Discounts
The College of Charleston accepts no responsibility for nor recommends any product or service presented. The College of Charleston has no financial interest in presenting company and/or product and assumes no responsibility for services provided.
Apartments and Communities
CofC employees may have application fee waived upon decision to rent.
Health and Fitness
- Additional Fitness and Discounts can be found on The College Today's page (regularly updated).
Computer Sofware and Hardware
- Additional Computer Discounts can be found on The College Today's page (regularly updated).
Faculty/Staff Meal Plan - College of Charleston Dining Services
Get 25 Meals for $160! Stop by Campus Services HQ in Berry Hall to sign up for a meal plan (Check, American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted).
-
Meals can be used at Liberty Street Fresh Food Company & City Bistro & Marty's Place.
-
At Liberty Street Fresh Food Company & City Bistro, meals are all you care to eat! At Marty's Place meals are worth one combo meal.
-
With the Faculty & Staff Meal Plan, the cost per meal is only $6.40! (Regular lunch door rate is $9.25).
- Faculty & Staff Meal Plans roll over from semester to semester until all meals are used.
Phone Service
-
Verizon Wireless
Go to Verizon Wireless.
Enter your work email address and select “Check for Discounts”.
You will receive an email...click the “get started” button in this email.
Click on the “Register your Line” link in the “existing Customers” section under “enroll”.
-
Sprint, AT&T
Contact provider for details.
Lawn, Home, and Pet Care
$20 off a lawn care service, sign up with your College email and use the code college20. Available to active students and staff.
5% off ALL fencing installation and repair, using code FIMP5%. Call 843-375-6955 for a free quote!
5% off ALL concrete installation and repair, using code CCMP5%. Call 843-416-9336 for a free quote!
Offers CofC faculty, staff, and students a 10% discount.
Library and Media
- "Hidden Deals" (via complimentary Wall Street Journal subscription for College faculty and staff)
- Free Streaming/Digital Media options (via College library)
Online Retailers
Offers discounts to hundreds of online retailers for government employees. To register and verify employment:
- Select "Government Employee -> State -> South Carolina
- Department: "Other - State"
- Complete registration by using your College e-mail.
Parks, Sites, and Tickets
- College of Charleston School of The Arts (discounted events and performances)
- Drayton Hall
Complimentary grounds pass or one adult admission at a discounted rate, which includes a house tour. For more information, please visit Drayton Hall.
-
Charleston County Parks
SPECIAL NOTE: This program ended December 31, 2023. Please visit Charleston County Parks for other ticket options.
- SC Aquarium
CofC faculty, staff, and students can use code COFC24MEM or show CofC ID at the Aquarium Admission window to receive $15 off of any general membership (valid through 12/31/2024). CofC faculty, staff, and students can also receive 15% off of general admission ticket purchases by showing their CofC ID at the Aquarium Admission window.
-
Working Advantage Program
Transportation and Parking
Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF Base Rates at Avis. Click on the link or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: D134100.
Special employee pricing of up to 40% off select hotels worldwide on Booking.com.
Employees can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Budget. Click on the link or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900.
Free rides on all CARTA busses with a valid Cougar Card (faculty/staff/students).
Employees can save 8% OFF select hotels at Expedia.com.
Employees can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Hertz. Click on the link or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729.
- Philip Street Garage
$10.00 all day parking with a valid Cougar Card (money must be loaded on Cougar Card either through eBill or Campus Services HQ in Berry Hall).