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Stern Student Center
71 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
843.953.2291

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Originally built in 1974, the Theodore S. Stern Student Center has served as the hub of campus life for over three decades.

photo of Ted Stern The building is named for former College of Charleston President Theodore Sanders Stern, who served from 1968-1979. A much-needed renovation of the 57,000 square foot facility was completed in August of 2005 at a cost of $6.1 million dollars. The Stern Student Center features a food court, email kiosks, automated teller machines, a game room, swimming pool, and fitness center as well as meeting and programming space for student organizations, on-campus departments and off-campus groups.
Former CofC President Theodore Sanders Stern
at the reopening of
the Stern Student Center
in August 2005.
The building also includes office space for the Executive Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Student Life staff members, the Student Government Association, and the Cougar Activities Board.