Parents of 2026 College Freshman Heading to Charleston, SC
Increase Your Peace of Mind with
Sen - ti - nel: A guard whose job is to stand and keep watch
When You Can't Be There, a Sentinel is
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Weekly support and mentorship
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A healthy, home cooked meal every Sunday
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Practical advice for academics, campus, and Charleston City life
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A safe and an encouraging environment
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In August 2026, over 4,000 Freshman will arrive in Charleston area colleges. We believe we will have between 500 and 750 Sentinels.
Our mission is simple: help students succeed—not just survive.
Don't Let Your Child Become a Statistic
Every year, over 550,000 college freshmen drop out—that’s nearly one in four students.The top reasons are the stress from mental, emotional, and social pressures that can overwhelm even the most prepared.
Dropping out isn’t just a setback. It can lead to long-term emotional and financial challenges, and if you read the news, even worse.
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How it Started
In 2013, I designed and helped fund a 6-credit class at The College of Charleston that I helped teach (pro-bono) for over 11-years. Called ImpactX, it is now the #1 class at the School of Business, and there are 6 of them! This led to a tenure of over 8 years on the Board of Trustees of the School of Business, and 4-years as part of the Executive Committee. To say I was immersed in The College of Charleston would be an understatement.
One of my children went to CofC, so I was blessed to be here as her Sentinel. I have two other children, one went to University of Delaware, and one to Quinnipiac. I so wish this platform was available during their Freshman years at school because I was not there.
I have watched too many Freshman fail, crash and burn, and at times even worse. I know that if Freshman had independent safe paces, a healthy meal in safe surroundings every week, a shoulder to cry on, and a local mentor, they would be far less likely to find themselves so stressed and emotionally broken.
I have seen what Freshman go through, including my own, hence I created this platform.
Sunday Sentinels is Launching in Charleston, SC.
Use Sunday Sentinel's one way (Freshman to Sentinel's) matching system or search for a match using multiple demographic criteria
All Sentinel's are screened, over 40, and some are alumni of your Freshman's college
Sentinel's reside within 6-miles of our Freshman's college and have transportation
Sentinel's have lived in the college's city/town for at least 10-years
Sentinel's provide a healthy, home cooked meal on Sundays
Sentinels provide a safe space for a maximum of 2-nights if you need to come and get your Freshman
Sentinel's can act as mentors for the college experience, the city, and at times careers and college subjects
Some Sentinel's are more experienced mentors than others.
Sentinel's keep you informed on a weekly basis
Sentinel's charge from $0 to $400 per month during semesters
Available for freshmen at The College of Charleston or Charleston Southern University, August 2026
Act now to reserve a place with a $50 refundable deposit. It is first come, first serve. Even before our official launch (February 2026), purely by word of mouth, we have over 200 people registered. We will keep everyone updated.
Apply to Become a Sunday Sentinel in Charleston.
To Apply You:
Will be required to complete an extensive demographic survey (used for matching), and to undergo a background check
Are over 40, and live within 6-miles of The College of Charleston or Charleston Southern University
Can provide a healthy, home cooked meal every Sunday
Can provide a safe space for at maximum of three nights if your Freshman feels unsafe and needs to be collected by the parents.
Will be required to keep the parents informed of any concerns you have
Will benefit from having extensive knowledge about the college, the City of Charleston, and the greater Charleston region
Can charge up to $400 per month. Note: Our research says that $200 - $250 is the sweet spot.
Have transportation
Will be more sought after if you can mentor about specific classes and or careers
Learn From Those Who Have Been in Your Shoes
"I designed and helped fund a 6-credit class at The College of Charleston that I helped teach (pro-bono) for over 11-years. One of my children went to CofC, so I was blessed to be here as her Sentinel. I have two other children, one went to University of Delaware, and one to Quinnipiac. I so wish this platform was available during their Freshman years at school because I was not there.
I have watched too many Freshman fail, crash and burn, and at times even worse. I know that if Freshman had independent safe paces, a healthy meal in safe surroundings every week, a shoulder to cry on, and a local mentor, they would be far less likely to find themselves so stressed and emotionally broken.
I have seen what Freshman go through, hence I created this platform"
Stuart Williams
Charleston, SC. Founder
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