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 Admissions
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: International Students and Re-Admitted Transfer 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 Marine Science Students
Educational Background: B.S. in Marine Science and Biology and MBA with a Leadership Specialization
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: Associate Director of Admissions Events
Phone: 843-349-2022
Email: dldoss@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: DossCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - Maryland, Virginia
Educational Background: B.S. in Business Administration and M.Ed. in Higher Education
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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| | |  | | 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 - J
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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| | |  | | Erika Pomerantz
Name: Erika Pomerantz
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 843-349-2216
Email: ecpomera@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: ErikaCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names T - Z), New Hampshire, 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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| | |  | | Tasha Sutherland
Name: Tasha Sutherland
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 843-349-2286
Email: tmsuther@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: TashaCCU1
Territory: Freshman Students - Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
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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| | |  | | Tony Williams
Name: Tony Williams
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 843-349-2753
Email: tcwillia@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: TonyCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names Q - S), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas
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 four years there, building a foundation for your career.
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| | |  | | Paul Scheuer
Name: Paul Scheuer
Title: Transfer Admissions Counselor
Phone: 843-349-2844
Email: pdscheue@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: PaulSCCU
Territory: Transfer Students and Second-Degree Seeking Students - Last names beginning with K - Z
Educational Background: B.A. in Art Studio
What advice do you give students searching for a college? Students should begin searching for a school as soon as possible. It is ok to start looking for a school and major as early as your freshman year of high school. Go to college fairs and start to visit schools to see what suits your needs.
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| | |  | | Jessica Kosty
Name: Jessica Kosty
Title: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 843-349-6521
Email: jkosty@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: JessicaKCCU
Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names H - P), Massachusetts
Educational Background: B.A. in Psychology
What advice do you give students searching for a college? When you are looking for a university, find a place where you feel comfortable to call it your "home" for the next four years. Figure out the opportunities that await you and everything that institution has to offer to meet your needs and interests.
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| | |  | | Kelly Harer
Name: Kelly Harer
Title: Admissions Specialist
Phone: 843-349-2311
Email: kkharer@coastal.edu
AOL Instant Messenger: Kelly Harer
Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names A - G), Connecticut, Maine, Missouri, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Vermont
Educational Background: B.S.B.A. in Management
What advice do you give students searching for a college? My advice to students searching for a college would be to really self-reflect and figure out what you would like to accomplish in college. Imagine yourself at each school and choose the college that you can picture spending four years of your life.
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