Welcome Week 2010

College life is sometimes a major change for freshmen and with that in mind; the University has planned a program to assist you with this transition. Welcome Week is designed to complement the orientation program which occurs during the summer. The week will place emphases on information new students will need to know right before the start of classes. Sessions during Welcome Week will assist new students in making a successful transition into Coastal. Things to know about Welcome Week include the following:

• It is required for all freshmen, including freshmen who live in the local area
• The dates are August 14-17, 2010.
• You will be able to re-connect with students you met during the summer orientation program.
• You will meet other freshmen, upperclassmen, faculty and staff.
• You will see your academic advisor again and they will answer your questions before classes begin.
• Upperclassmen will help you find classroom locations the day before your full schedule of classes begin.
• Your First Year Experience (FYE) class will start during Welcome Week.
• Students are required to complete the "Big Read" assignment for their FYE class which will be UNIV 110.
• There will be social events during the evenings to help you meet people and it will be lots of fun.

A schedule of the Welcome Week activities and classes will be online no later than June 1, 2010. Information regarding the program will be shared at all Freshmen Summer Orientation Sessions. If you have questions regarding Welcome Week, please call 843-349-2863 or email bcfladg@coastal.edu.