Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will
ever make, and the Office of Admissions is committed to assisting you
in this process. We offer guided tours, special Saturday visitation programs
and the chance to meet one-on-one with an Admissions counselor—it's all
part of our personal touch. Do not hesitate to contact any staff member
with your Admissions questions and concerns at 843-349-2170 or 800-277-7000 or admissions@coastal.edu.
Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 | | Amanda Craddock
Name: Amanda Craddock
Title: Director of Undergraduate Enrollment
Phone: 843-349-2979
Email: acraddoc@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: AmandaCCU
Educational Background: B.A. in History and M.Ed. in Administration, Supervision, and Leadership
What advice do you give students searching for a college? Visit all of your schools and go where it feels right to you. Look for a match, not a name!
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| | |  | | Cynthia Johnston
Name: Cynthia Johnston
Title: Senior Associate Director of Transfer Recruitment
Phone: 843-349-2023
Email: cjohnsto@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: CynthiaCCU
Territory: Transfer Students and Second-Degree Seeking Students - Last names beginning with L-Z, International Students, Re-Admitted Transfer Students, and Bridge Program Students
Educational Background: B.A. in Criminology and M.Ed. in Counselor Education
What advice do you give students searching for a college? If you are considering transferring from another institution, make sure you work with an academic advisor to ensure that your coursework will transfer.
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| | |  | | Jillian Ernest
Name: Jillian Ernest
Title: Associate Director of Freshman Recruitment
Phone: 843-349-2398
Email: jlfisher@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: JillianCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota,Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Educational Background: B.S. in Marine Science and Biology
What advice do you give students searching for a college? Research the college in which you are interested to get a sense of what the school has to offer and start looking as early as possible. Really think about what you enjoy doing and what you are good at so you can find a program that is the right fit for you!
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| | |  | | Derek Doss
Name: Derek Doss
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 843-349-2022
Email: dldoss@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: DossCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Educational Background: B.S. in Business Administration
What advice do you give students searching for a college? The best advice I can offer a student searching for a college is to do as much as you can to get a good feel for the campus and to make sure that you feel comfortable with the university.
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| | |  | | Rebecca Williams
Name: Rebecca Williams
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 843-349-6521
Email: rmbowen@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: RebeccaCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names A - G), Florida, Georgia
Educational Background: B.S. in Business Administration
What advice do you give students searching for a college? Find a school that offers the opportunities that are really important to you. It's also important to spend your time learning something that really interests you.
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| | |  | | Jocelyn Byrne
Name: Jocelyn Byrne
Title: Assistant Director of Transfer Admission
Phone: 843-349-6450
Email: jbyrne@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: JocelynCCU
Territory: Transfer Students and Second-Degree Seeking Students - Last names beginning with A-K
Educational Background: B.S. in Sports Management, M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs
What advice do you give students searching for a college? Visit all the schools you are interested in attending to get a feel for the campus, culture, academics, opportunities, and activities. Do not be afraid to ask questions to ensure that the institution is a good fit for your unique interests and goals!
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| | |  | | Tony Williams
Name: Tony Williams
Title: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 843-349-2753
Email: tcwillia@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: TonyCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names H - S)
Educational Background: B.A. in Sociology
What advice do you give students searching for a college? Even though your family may be there to help you pick a college, make sure that you pick the one that feels right for you, because ultimately you will be the one that has to spend the next 4 years there, building a foundation for your career.
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| | |  | | Tasha Sutherland
Name: Tasha Sutherland
Title: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 843-349-2286
Email: tmsuther@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: TashaCCU1
Territory: Freshman Students - Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont
Educational Background: B.A. in English
What advice do you give students searching for a college? Decide what's most important to you (location, size, degree programs, etc.) and find schools that fit those needs. Next, visit the school and talk to a counselor and current students to find out if the school you're considering is really a good fit for you!
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| | |  | | Erika Pomerantz
Name: Erika Pomerantz
Title: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 843-349-2216
Email: ecpomera@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: ErikaCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names T- Z), DC, Delaware, New Jersey
Educational Background: B.S. in Business Management with a minor in Psychology
What advice do you give students searching for a college? When you are searching for a college, choose somewhere that you feel comfortable. Figure out the things that matter to you, and find that school that offers your interests and will allow you to accomplish your career and future goals.
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