Coastal Carolina University will an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 30, which is open to all prospective students and their parents.

The Open House program is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration at 8 a.m. in Spadoni Park, located between the Student Center and Wheelwright Auditorium. Visitors can choose from sessions on academics, athletics or student life, how to become a member of the Spirit of the Chanticleer Marching Band, and enjoy a complimentary lunch on the Student Center deck.

Open House activities:

8 to 8:20 a.m. – Registration

8:20 to 9 a.m. – CCU Taiko Ensemble and Welcome

9 to 9:30 a.m. – “Campus Life: The Real World” (student panel)

9:30 to 9:45 a.m. – Financial aid

10 to 11:15 a.m. – Campus tour

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Admissions presentation and meeting with college deans

12:15 to 1:15 p.m. – Lunch/information fair

1 to 1:30 p.m. – Breakout sessions (“Getting In: Preparing for Admission” and Professional Golf Management Program)

Registration is recommended but not mandatory. To register, or for more information, call 349-2026 or (800) 277-7000 or visit the Web site at www.coastal.edu/admissions/visits.html.