It’s finally here. The first day of your life at Coastal Carolina University. The day that you finally get to do everything you’ve been hearing about and talking about for months. Instead of just wondering what classes you’ll be taking in the fall, you’ll have a schedule in your hand. Instead of just imagining who you’ll be hanging out with when school starts, you’ll be playing volleyball with them in the sand. And it all happens at Freshman Orientation.

Because new freshmen often have the most questions about the University and life on campus, freshmen attend two-day orientation sessions. There are six sessions just for freshman students. All sessions begin at 10:15 a.m. the first day and end at approximately 12:00 noon the second day. Students are also required to stay on campus during Orientation and one night of housing is included in the registration fee.

Believe it or not, during your two busy days at Orientation, you will do all the following:

• Meet with academic deans and faculty members
• Receive your fall class schedule
• Learn about life on campus from CCU students
• Receive information about student and academic support services
• Learn your way around campus
• Have your photo taken for your University ID card

2008 Tentative Freshman Student Schedule

Day One

9 to 10:15 a.m.
Orientation Check-In
During this time, you can check-in at Orientation, get your residence hall room assignment, visit the Coastal Carolina University Bookstore, and take care of any final business with campus offices and departments.

10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Welcome

11 a.m. to 12 noon
Academic College Meetings
Meet the dean/leader of your college or academic program and learn about academic expectations for Coastal freshmen and what’s new for Fall 2008.

12 noon to 1:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:15 to 2:30 p.m.
Making Coastal Connections
What is the best way to make Coastal Carolina your University? Get involved! Watch a video featuring Coastal students as they work and play and meet with Orientation Assistants to learn what it’s really like to be a Coastal student and how to get your ID card, access student services, and much more.

2:30 to 3 p.m.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Learn about the financial aid process and tuition payment. All first-time loan recipients are required to attend this session.

3 to 3:30 p.m.
Campus Safety
Learn about parking and how to keep yourself and your belongings safe on Coastal’s campus.

3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Residence Life or Commuter Student Life
Learn about University residence hall life and policies or how to stay informed about campus activities and meet other commuters.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Residence Hall Key Distribution and Move-in
Obtain your residence hall room key, drop off your luggage, and say goodbye to your parents until tomorrow.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Backyard BBQ

7 to 8:30 p.m.
Game Show Night!
You’ve never seen a game show like this! Great fun and fabulous prizes await you!

8:30 to 11 p.m.
Late Night Live
You’ve already got the scoop on life at CCU, now get a scoop of ice cream, play volleyball, enter a poker or bingo tournament, or just relax and make some connections.

Day Two

8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Info Fair
Representatives from a variety of on and off-campus services, including local banks, will be available to answer questions.

9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
Academic Department Meetings
Meet the department chair of your major and learn about academic courses, graduation requirements, and special opportunities in your field of study.

10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
The First-Year Experience and Fall Class Schedule Distribution
Learn about advisement, the University 110 class, and learning assistance programs and receive your fall schedule.

Questions/Comments about Orientation - E-mail us at orientation@coastal.edu