2024 Freshman Orientation Dates
- June 6-7
- June 10-11
- June 13-14
- June 15 South Carolina Residents Only
- June 17-18
- June 20-21
- June 24-25
- June 27-28
- July 8-9
- July 11-12
2024 Freshman Orientation
All new students starting in Fall 2024 are required to complete their Orientation experience consisting of an in person experience as well as online modules. All incoming freshman students must complete both the in-person orientation experience and our online orientation modules.
If you meet any of the 4 criteria below - you only will need to complete our online modules. Please contact our office if you have questions.
- Online Degree Programs (Click here to see a list of online programs)
- International Students
- Admitted for Spring II, Fall II, Maymester, Summer I, Summer II
- Registering for orientation after all in-person sessions have been completed
All other new Fall admits (separate from the 4 above) must complete the three (3) component experience which includes: Online Orientation Modules, In-Person Orientation, and Teal Nation Welcome. See the descriptions below.
In-Person Orientation
- All students who are in an in-person degree program (taking classes physically on campus) are required to register for and attend an in-person, two-day orientation program on the CCU campus. During Orientation, students will meet with representatives from various offices and academic departments, meet with advisors, and connect with other incoming students.
Online Orientation Modules
- These self-paced modules will allow you to learn about the academic programs and student life services at CCU. It will take you approximately one hour to complete the modules, and you do have the option to stop and restart as needed. In order to access the online orientation modules, make sure you have your CCU login credentials. You will have access to the program within 1 hour of registering for your orientation.
Teal Nation Welcome
- Teal Nation Welcome is CCU's official welcome back to campus program open to all students that begins with move-in and continues through the first week of classes. It's goal is to help students get connected to people on campus and make CCU feel like home.
- There some mandatory programming for first year students including New Student Convocation and Chant Life. You will receive more information closer to August.
Registration for Orientation 2024 will open in mid April.
All sessions have a limited number of seats available and will close once a session is full.
Please do not make any travel arrangements unless you have registered for Orientation and received a confirmation email. The Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs is not responsible for any financial consequences incurred by booking travel prior to orientation registration confirmation.
1. Locate your CCU email address and password
2. Identify a Method of Payment
3. Register for Orientation - Coming Soon
4. Confirmation Email & Website
5. Local Area Accommodations
What to Expect at Orientation
1. Optional Overnight Experience
2. Program Components
3. Advising and Course Registration
4. Major Changes
5. Family Orientation
Important Information You'll Need To Use When Attending Orientation
1. Parking and Directional Maps
2. Download the Guidebook Mobile App
Next Steps Post Orientation
Upload Your CINO Card Photo
Submit your required Immunization documents
Complete your Health and Well-being Courses
Complete the New Student Checklist
Move-In and Teal Nation Welcome
This page was last updated on 2/8/2024.
Please check this page often as it will be regularly updated as information becomes finalized for Orientation 2024.