📍 SOUTH CAROLINA
College of Charleston Mail and Passport Services
University Passport Acceptance Facility · Charleston
The College of Charleston Mail and Passport Services office is a full passport acceptance facility serving both the campus community and the broader Charleston public.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment (book at go.oncehub.com/officeofmailandpassportservices) |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The College of Charleston Mail and Passport Services office is a full passport acceptance facility serving both the campus community and the broader Charleston public. Located at 89 St Philip St in the heart of the college's historic campus, the office accepts DS-11 applications for first-time passports and for applicants under 16, and it is particularly convenient for students, faculty, and nearby residents in the Harleston Village and College Area neighborhoods.
Appointments are required and can be booked through the college's dedicated scheduling link at go.oncehub.com/officeofmailandpassportservices. The office operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note that passport photos are NOT available on-site — applicants must bring a compliant 2x2-inch photo from an outside provider before their appointment.
This facility is a distinctive alternative to the USPS branches in the metro, offering a quieter, campus setting with knowledgeable staff. For a comparison of every acceptance office in the city, see the Charleston passport offices overview.
💡 Good to know
Because the College of Charleston passport office does not provide photos, plan ahead: CVS, Walgreens, and several downtown studios near the campus offer passport photo services. Bring your completed DS-11 application, original proof of US citizenship (e.g., birth certificate), a government-issued photo ID, and your pre-taken photo. The office is a walkable 10 minutes from the King Street corridor, making it easy to combine your appointment with other errands. Applicants with urgent travel needs (departure within 14 days) should instead call 1-877-487-2778 to secure an appointment at the Charleston Passport Center — a federal agency located in North Charleston that handles same-window processing. More options across South Carolina are listed in the South Carolina passport offices directory.