Coastal Carolina University welcomes parents and other family members (3 guests maximum per student) at our Freshman and Transfer Orientation programs. Parent Orientation is designed to acquaint the family members of students with University programs and services.

Parents sign-up to attend the same Orientation session as their student. For parents of freshmen, this session will last two days. For parents of transfers, it will last one day. Parents will attend some sessions with their students and other sessions with just parents.

Freshmen are required to stay on campus one night at Orientation. Local hotels that offer special rates for parents attending Orientation are:

• Cypress Inn Bed and Breakfast, (843) 248-8199
• Fairfield Inn-Broadway, (800) 217-1511
• Hampton Inn-Broadway, (888) 916-2001
• Hampton Inn-West, (877) 416-4015
• Holiday Inn Express, (843) 916-4993
• LaQuinta Inn & Suites, (843) 916-8801
• Sleep Inn Waccamaw Pines, (800) 660-3419
  

Space is limited and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, so register as soon as possible!

2008 Tentative Freshman Parent 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.
The Financial Aspects
Learn about the financial aid process and discover how and when to pay your student’s tuition and other college expenses. Information will also be available on the Bookstore and the CINO card.

2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Freshman Year Experience for Parents!
Learn how you can help your student adjust to this new and challenging environment and what student services are available to meet students’ needs. Find out what Coastal is doing to make your student’s first year successful.

3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Residence Life and 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
Students can obtain their residence hall room keys and drop off luggage. Say goodbye to your student until tomorrow!

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 a.m.
Academic Policies
Learn about academic policies and procedures.

10 to 10:30 a.m.
Campus Safety
Learn how students can keep themselves and their belongings safe on Coastal’s Campus.

10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Academic Department Meetings
Meet the department chair of your student’s major. Learn about academic courses, graduation requirements, and special opportunities in your student’s field of study.

2008 Tentative Transfer Parent Schedule

Orientation Day

8 to 9 a.m.
Orientation Check-in and Info Fair
During this time, you can check-in at Orientation, visit the Coastal Carolina University Bookstore, and take care of any final business with campus offices and departments. Representatives from a variety of on and off-campus services, including local banks, will be available to answer questions.

9 to 9:30 a.m.
Welcome

9:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Get Involved!
What is the best way to make Coastal Carolina your University? Get involved! Watch a video featuring Coastal students as they work and play.

9:45 to 10 a.m.
Campus Safety
Learn how students can keep themselves and their belonging safe on Coastal’s campus.

10 to 10:15 a.m.
Academic Policies
Learn about academic policies and procedures related to grade access and academic progress.

10:30 to 11 a.m.
Residence Life or Commuter Life
Learn about University residence hall life and policies or how to stay informed about campus activities and meet other commuters.

11:15 a.m. to 12 noon
The Financial Aspects
Learn about the financial aid process and discover how and when to pay your student’s tuition and other college expenses. Information will also be available on the Bookstore and the CINO card.

12 noon to 1 p.m.
Lunch

1 to 2 p.m.
Student Services and Campus Technology
Learn how you can help your student adjust to this new and challenging environment and what student services are available to meet students’ needs. Computer requirements will also be discussed and how to get your student hooked up to the Internet.

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