Website Accessibility

Web Accessibility Statement

At Charleston Southern University, we are committed to creating a digital experience that is accessible, inclusive and usable for all visitors. We strive to ensure that students, prospective students, families, alumni, employees and community members can access online information and services regardless of ability or technology used.

Our ongoing accessibility efforts are guided by recognized best practices and standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These standards help support accessibility for individuals using assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice recognition software and alternative input devices.

Accessibility Standards

Charleston Southern University aims to align website content with:

• WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards
• Applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Our website relies on modern web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WAI-ARIA to support compatibility with current browsers and assistive technologies.

Site Accessibility Features

We continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and digital content. Accessibility is considered throughout the design, development and content creation process so users can more easily:

• Navigate pages using a keyboard or assistive technology
• Access meaningful alternative text for images and graphics
• Read content with appropriate color contrast and scalable text
• Use captions or transcripts for multimedia content when available
• Understand clear page structure, headings, and navigation patterns
• Access content across a variety of devices and browsers

Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility, and we regularly evaluate our website to identify and address barriers that may affect the user experience.

Limitations

The CSU website is dynamic and continuously updated, and some areas of the site may not yet fully meet accessibility expectations. Current improvement efforts may include:

• Reviewing legacy PDF and document accessibility
• Improving alternative text and media descriptions
• Enhancing accessibility within third-party platforms and embedded tools
• Conducting periodic accessibility audits and content reviews
• Providing guidance and training for website contributors and content editors
• Third party platforms and applications linked to from the CSU site (Charleston Southern University cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content outside of our direct control)

Charleston Southern University is committed to continually improving digital accessibility as technologies, standards, and user needs evolve.

Feedback

To report difficulty accessing content on the Charleston Southern University website, please contact us.

Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd.,
Charleston, SC 29406

Phone: 843-863-7606

Email: website@csuniv.edu

When reporting an issue, please include:

• The webpage or URL where the issue occurred
• A description of the accessibility concern
• The device, browser, or assistive technology being used (if applicable)