About the Staff

Jessica Wilkes
Director, Veteran and Military Student Services
U.S. Air Force Veteran
wilkesjj@cofc.edu
843.953.9703
Office Location
160 Calhoun Street, B-26 Lightsey Center
"Our office is here to advocate for Veteran and Military students, to ensure a smooth transition to campus, and to connect students with the resources they need during their time at CofC. We are striving to build a flourishing veteran and military student community on campus and to make their college experience positive and memorable! Below you will find resources to assist you in navigating through important processes from application to support."

Charles West, LISW-CP
VITAL Coordinator
david.west@va.gov
843.259.3495
Office Location at CofC
160 Calhoun Street, B-26 Lightsey Center
Office hours: Contact via email to schedule
Web: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/studentveteran/vital_home.asp
What the VITAL Coordinator can do for you:
- VA Healthcare Enrollment
- Assistance with VA Communication
- Mental Health Services
- Academic Accommodations and Assistance
- On-Campus VA Advocacy
- Assistance with general VA questions
- Community and VA treatment referrals
Office of Admissions

Mat Garrison
Veteran/Military/ROTC and Enrollment Manager
South Carolina State Guard Veteran
garrisonmj@cofc.edu
843.953.5861
Office Location
160 Calhoun Street B-25 Lightsey Center
"I am your FIRST STEP in the application process to the College of Charleston. I will evaluate your previous college credits or your Joint Services Transcripts (JST) to determine if you are right for the College of Charleston. Once that is determined, I will work with you on the application process. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact me."
Office of Financial Assistance and Veterans Affairs

Scott Woolum
VA Benefits Coordinator
woolumsj@cofc.edu
843.953.6003
Office of Financial Assistance and Veterans Affairs website
Office Location
160 Calhoun Street, 1st Lightsey Building
"Mr. Woolum is a Financial Aid Counselor with 15 years of Financial Aid and 11 years of VA benefits experience. His office administers all education benefits for Veteran and their dependents. Please visit our veterans' specific website page at https://finaid.cofc.edu/types-of-financial-aid/veterans-benefits/ for detailed information."
Office of New Student Programs

Stephanie Auwaerter
Director of Orientation
auwaerters@cofc.edu
843.953.2017
Office Location
160 Calhoun Street
Lightsey Center Annex
"Orientation is a program designed to help new students make a smooth transition to the College. All new students are expected to participate in orientation before classes begin. At orientation, students will meet other incoming students, meet an academic advisor, register for classes, meet faculty from various programs on campus, learn about the campus and the services that are offered for all students."
Academic Advising and Planning Center

Karen Hauschild
Director
hauschildkb@cofc.edu
843.953.5981
Academic Advising and Planning Center website
Office Location
160 Calhoun Street, Lightsey Center, Suite 247
"The Academic Advising and Planning Center supports military students by helping them develop an academic plan as it relates to their present and future goals, including appropriate course selection. Our professional academic advisors are full-time professionals committed to helping all students adapt to their new college environment by developing a relationship with each student, teaching technology-driven academic tools and introducing students to campus resources to help them become better students, overcome obstacles and have their needs met."
Center for Disability Services/SNAP
843.953.1431
Office Location
160 Calhoun Street, Lightsey Center, Suite 104
"The Center for Disability Services provides assistance and guidance to students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all programs and services at the College. We are committed to supporting and serving veteran and military students.
Resources for veteran and military students relating to the transition to higher education or career can be found in the Transitioning section of the Center for Disability Services website."
Transfer Credit
Office of the Registrar - Transfer Evaluation
transferevaluation@cofc.edu
843.953.5668
160 Calhoun Street, Lightsey Center, Suite 281
For questions about transfer credit evaluations email:
Helpful links:
- Transfer Credit website: http://transfer.cofc.edu
- Transfer Credit information and policies: http://transfer.cofc.edu/transfer-credit/index.php
- General Education information: http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu/
- Program of Study resources: http://registrar.cofc.edu/program-of-study-resources/
- Transferology: https://www.transferology.com/school/cofc
Counseling Center
counseling@cofc.edu
843.953.5640
Office Location
175 Calhoun Street, Robert Scott Small, Room 309
College of Charleston ROTC
finaid.cofc.edu/types-of-financial-aid/other-benefits/rotc/
Joshua M. Nelson
Recruiting Operations Officer/APMS
Palmetto Battalion, Army ROTC
arotcroo@citadel.edu
843.953.5224