BRIDGE FAQ'S

Placement Test | Visiting The Campuses | Student Housing | E-Mail and ID Cards

PLACEMENT TEST What is the COMPASS Test? The COMPASS placement test is an un-timed, computerized test that helps Horry-Georgetown Technical College evaluate your academic skills and place you into appropriate courses. The COMPASS test contains reading, writing, and math sections. You will receive your COMPASS test results immediately upon completion of testing, and your score report will include information about what courses you should take. Your advisor will create your schedule based on these results and you will receive your schedule at Orientation. Do I have to take the COMPASS Test? Yes, all Bridge students are required to take the COMPASS test at least two weeks prior to attending Orientation. Your SAT, ACT, and COMPASS test scores are used to determine the courses in which you will be placed. Do I have to go to Horry-Georgetown Technical College to take the COMPASS Test? You can visit http://www.act.org/compass/sites/index.html to determine the closest testing center. Once you determine the closest center, you will need to contact Horry-Georgetown Technical College's testing center at 843-349-5248 to have them set up the test remotely at the center closest to you. Can I take the COMPASS test at Horry-Georgetown Technical College when I tour the campus? Yes, but you will need to schedule an appointment in advance. Please contact Michele Varga, Bridge Transition Coordinator, at 843-349-7869 or mvarga@coastal.edu to arrange your visit and to schedule the COMPASS test.

VISITING THE CAMPUSES Can I visit/tour both Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University? Yes! We would love to have you come visit our campuses. Tours are scheduled for Tuesdays or Thursdays, beginning at 9:30 and ending at approximately 1 p.m. Students first tour Coastal Carolina University at 9:30 a.m. (the tour begins in Baxley Hall). Students will then tour Horry-Georgetown Technical College (the tour will begin at the Admissions Office, located in Building 1100). Please contact Michele Varga, Bridge Transition Coordinator, at 843-349-7869 or mvarga@coastal.edu to arrange your visit. Students can also sign-up for a regular Coastal Carolina University tour on the Web site at http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/visits.html. Tours take place every weekday except holidays at the following times: September - April, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and May through August, 9:30 a.m. only. What is the closest airport? Myrtle Beach International Airport is approximately 20 minutes or 12 miles from the campus. The following airlines provide service to Myrtle Beach: Allegiant Air, Continental, Delta, Direct Air, Northwest, Spirit, United, and US Airways.

STUDENT HOUSING Where will Bridge students be housed? Bridge students will be housed at University Place Apartments. These are apartment-style residence halls. Four Bridge students will be housed in each apartment. Your neighbors will be Coastal Carolina University freshmen. How far are the University Place Apartments from Coastal Carolina University's main campus? University Place is located approximately one-half mile from the main campus of Coastal Carolina University. There is a shuttle that transports students to and from University Place to both campuses. If you would like more information about University Place, visit their Web site at http://www.coastal.edu/reslife/universityplace/. For additional housing questions, visit http://www.coastal.edu/reslife/faq.html or contact the Office of Residence Life at 843-349-6400. Can I request a roommate? You can request a roommate of the same gender if he or she is a Bridge student by indicating your preference on the housing contract. You must each place the other person's name on your application. Please note that all requests must be mutual. The Residence Life Staff will try their best to accommodate requests but will not guarantee room assignments. When will I be able to view my room assignment? You will receive an e-mail notification through your Coastal Carolina University e-mail account as to when your housing assignment can be viewed on the Residence Life Web page. Housing assignments are typically available in late July. Are there any extra costs at University Place such as utilities? There are no extra costs for freshmen who live at University Place. Is there transportation to and from University Place Apartments? Yes, there is a shuttle service that will take students from University Place to both campuses. Can I have a car on campus? Yes, freshmen can have cars. Please be aware that parking is very limited on both campuses.

E-MAIL AND ID CARDS Will I have a Coastal Carolina University e-mail address or an Horry-Georgetown Technical College e-mail address? You will have both. You will receive your Coastal Carolina University e-mail address and log-in information in a letter in May. You will receive your Horry-Georgetown Technical College e-mail address in a letter once your Bridge referral form has been received. Will I receive a student ID? You will receive a Coastal Carolina University ID card with your Horry-Georgetown Technical College's student ID number affixed to the card. Your ID card will allow you to take advantage of a variety of services on both campuses.

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