Registration for 2002 fall semester classes at Coastal Carolina University will be held Aug. 19 to 21 at the university's Conway campus. Students may register from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 and 20, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 21. Fall semester classes for the regular session begin Thursday, Aug. 22.

Students may register for classes in the following degree programs: accounting, art studio, biology, chemistry, computer science, dramatic arts, early childhood education, elementary education, English, finance, health promotion, history, interdisciplinary studies, management, marine science, marketing, mathematics (applied), middle grades education, music, musical theater, philosophy, physical education, political science, psychology, secondary education, sociology, Spanish and special education. Coastal also offers cooperative programs with other institutions in engineering and nursing. Minor degree programs are offered in more than 20 areas of study.

Graduate degrees are offered through the College of Education in the areas of early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, master of arts in teaching (MAT), and a master of education in educational technology (M.Ed.).

Coastal also offers several cooperative graduate programs in collaboration with other universities in South Carolina, including a master of business administration (MBA) degree from Winthrop University.

Continuing students who have not preregistered must contact their adviser prior to registration.

New students must be admitted through Coastal's Office of Admissions prior to registering. Open registration will be held Aug. 19. For more information about registration or the programs offered, contact Coastal's Office of Admissions at 349-2026.