Teal Nation Welcome
August 18-27, 2023
College life can be a significant change for new students, and with that in mind, CCU has created a calendar of events to support your transition to your new home away from home. Teal Nation Welcome includes a variety of events to introduce you to the campus while creating opportunities to make connections with your fellow students, faculty, and staff. Teal Nation Welcome was intentionally scheduled to lead up to the start of classes. We encourage all incoming students to take full advantage of all Teal Nation Welcome has to offer.
Please be aware, Teal Nation Welcome includes some required programming where attendance will be taken. All incoming freshman and transfer students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in Teal Nation Welcome events.
The following events are required for freshman students:
- August 19 at 8:00pm ~ FYE (Freshman Residential Student) University Housing Community Meeting
- August 20 from 9:30am-10:30am (Elvington Loop & CINO Accelerate) ~ Game of CHANT Life
- August 20 from 11:00am-12:00pm (Township Circle & Commuter Students) ~ Game of CHANT Life
- August 21 & August 22 ~ Department Meetings (Please see the Academic Department Meetings page for your time and date)
- August 22 from 11:00am-2:00 ~ Convocation T-Shirt Pickup
- August 22 from 3:00pm-4:00pm ~ New Student Class Photo
- August 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm ~ New Student Convocation
The following events are required for transfer students:
- August 20 from 9:30am-10:30am ~ Game of CHANT Life
Required Event Attendance
Download your personal Event Pass to speed up the check-in process at Teal Nation Welcome events. When the Event Pass is created it will produce a QR code you can save to your phone. Instructions on how to download your personal Event Pass can be found in this instructional video.
A few events during Teal Nation Welcome will be using QR codes for students to scan and be counted as present. To ensure you are able to successfully be counted present please take the following steps:
- Log into Coastal Connections using your CCU credentials.
- If you have not set up your CCU credentials click here.
- If you forgot your password you can reset it by clicking here.
The Teal Nation Welcome 2023 Schedule!
Required events for freshman students are italicized and underlined. Required events for transfer students are italicized, underlined, and include an asterisk.
There are events on the schedule that require a pre-registration to participate so please plan accordingly. If you fill out a pre-registration form expect to receive an email within the next few days after submission.
Please be aware the schedule is subject to change and is being updated daily.
Friday, August 18 (Move-In Day)
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Event Details |
8:30am - 4:30pm
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University Housing Move-In
GG Lot to Residencial Community
Move into your new home away from home during your scheduled move-in time.
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11:00am - 2:00pm
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Fried Chicken Friday
Hicks Dining Hall
Come partake in this campus tradition! Click here to see the full menu!
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7:30pm - 11:30pm
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Rolling into the New Year
Williams Brice 153
Come roller skate with your friends! Don't forget to bring a pair of socks!
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Saturday, August 19 (Move-In Day)
Time |
Event Details |
8:30am - 4:30pm
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University Housing Move-In
GG Lot to Residencial Community
Move into your new home away from home during your scheduled move-in time.
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8:00pm
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FYE (Freshman) University Housing Community Meetings
At Community - See RA for Specific Location
Freshman will connect with their RA and other students in their hall.
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9:00pm - 11:30pm
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Silent Disco
Tradition Lawn
Dance to the beat of your own song at Silent Disco!
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Sunday, August 20
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Event Details |
9:30am - 10:30am
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Game of CHANT LIFE (Elvington Loop, Transfer, CINO Accelerate)*
HTC
Join us for a fun and engaging way to learn about your university and how to begin to put the U in CCU! If you know pop culture trivia and CCU facts, you may show up your friends and even win some cash!
Elvington Loop is Tradition, Chanticleer, Singleton-Young, and DeCenzo Halls.
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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Game of CHANT LIFE (Township Circle, The Gardens & Commuter Students)
HTC
Join us for a fun and engaging way to learn about your university and how to begin to put the U in CCU! If you know pop culture trivia and CCU facts, you may show up your friends and even win some cash!
Township Circle is Eaglin and Ingle Hall and the Woods.
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12:00pm - 7:00pm
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Paint Broadway Teal (Pre-Registration Required)
Meet in front of Lib Jackson Student Union for Broadway at the Beach
Explore restaurants, shops, and attractions at the Myrtle Beach staple Broadway at the Beach!
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2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Field Games Sponsored by LiveWell Spiritual Counsel
Tradition Lawn
Learn about the different opportunities available within the LiveWell Spiritual Counsel and play classic field games.
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Putting the U in Union Affinity Open House
Lib Jackson Student Union
Trying to find friends with similar backgrounds and interests? Come enjoy some sweet treats as you discover the wide variety of affinity groups represented on Coastal's campus!
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Paint It Up
Lib Jackson Student Union Room A-201
Use your creativity and paint a canvas while listening to music! (While supplies last!)
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Monday, August 21
Time |
Event Details |
All Day
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Department Meetings (Assigned Times)
Various Locations (See "Department Meetings Page")
In this session, you will learn more about your major from your academic department chair.
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10:00am - 11:30am
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Community Service Project
Wall 208
Make meaningful cards for those in need within the Conway community!
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10:00am - 4:00pm
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Find Your Classes Tours
Wall Lobby
Take this chance to find your classrooms on campus! Tours leave every 30 minutes, the last tour leaving at 3:30pm.
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Coastal Karaoke
Johnson Auditorium
Sing your favorite song and get entered into a raffle for some cool Coastal prizes!
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9:30pm - 11:30pm
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BINGO - Sponsored by Campus Activities Board
Tradition Lawn
Join your fellow students in a huge game of BINGO and try your chances at winning awesome prizes!
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Tuesday, August 22
Time |
Event Details |
8:15am - 11:00am
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Department Meetings (Assigned Times)
Various Location (See "Departments Meetings" Page)
In this session, you will learn more about your major from your academic department chair.
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8:15am - 10:00am
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Find Your Classes Tours
Lib Jackson Student Union Rotunda
Take this chance to find your classrooms on campus! Tours leave every 30 minutes, the last tour leaving at 9:30am.
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11:00am - 2:00pm
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Organization Kick-Off Day (OK Day) & Convocation Shirt Pick-Up
Prince Lawn
Join us on Prince Lawn to discover over 100 student organizations and ways to get involved & connected on campus! Incoming students be sure to pick-up your convocation t-shirt!
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3:00pm - 4:00pm
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New Student Class Photo
Brooks Stadium
What to be a part of CCU history? Incoming students will take their class photo on the field and to be remembered for years to come!
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5:00pm - 6:00pm
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New Student Convocation
HTC
Get excited for this Coastal tradition that will set you up for a successful first year!
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5:00pm
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SYE (Second Year Residencial Student) University Housing Community Meetings
At Community - See RA For Specific Location
Second year students will get the chance to connect with their RA and other students in their hall.
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6:30pm - 10:30pm
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Splash Bash & Food Truck Rally
Blanton Park
Prepare to get wet as you enjoy water tag, a turn down the water slide, and have a blast at the dunk tank! Tickets to the food trucks will be available on a first come first serve basis!
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10:30pm - 12:00am
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Catching Z's to Get A's
At Community/Virtual
Gather with residents on your hall to debrief the day. Get ready for a good night's sleep and the first day of classes by logging into TimelyCare and clicking on "Self-Care Journeys." Within the app, you can find guided practices for sleep and stress management.
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Wednesday, August 23
Time |
Event Details |
9:00am - 11:00am
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Donuts with the Dean of Students
Golf Cart On Campus
Grab a donut with the Dean of Students on your way to class!
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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First Day of Class Photos
Prince Lawn
Don't forget to take your first day of school photo with Maddox, the official live mascot for CCU!
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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Choose Your Own Chauncey
Prince Lawn
Create a custom Chauncey airbrush t-shirt! (While supplies last!)
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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Voter Registration
Prince Lawn
Take a moment and register to vote!
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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Ready, Set, WELL
Prince Lawn
Join LiveWell for an interactive spin through the 9 dimensions of WELLness at CCU. You’ll have a chance to answer questions, learn healthy habits, and engage with others about how to be healthy and well at CCU. You will even earn some prizes to help you on your wellness journey.
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11:00am - 2:00pm
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Warrior Wednesday
Lib Jackson Student Union B-203
Stop by Warrior Wednesday and network with fellow veterans while learning about opportunities available through our Student Veterans Association organization. We want your input and ideas on campus activities you would like to see at Coastal for military-connected students. We look forward to meeting students new to Coastal this year!
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3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Orientation Leader Interest Session
Lib Jackson Student Union A-201
Was the best part of your CCU Orientation, your Orientation Leader? If so, you’re not alone! 2024 Orientation is right around the corner and Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs would love to get a chance to meet you and have you on our team! Come join OTFP and some orientation leaders during our Teal Nation Welcome session, and get more information about what it means to be an OL here at CCU! Were excited to meet you!
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Thursday, August 24
Time |
Event Details |
TBD
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iHeart Media Concert: Riley Green
HTC
The headliner is Riley Green, with special guests Easton Corbin and Neon Union!
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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Cookies with Career Services
Lib Jackson Student Union A-203
Come by the Career Services office to find out the ways they can assist you in getting your dream positions!
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2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Women's Soccer
CCU Soccer Stadium
Cheer on your fellow Chanticleer's as they play against Charlotte!
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5:30pm - 9:30pm
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Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game (Pre-Registration Required)
Meet at the front of Lib Jackson Student Union (Transportation is Provided)
Are you a fan of baseball? If the answer is yes sign up to attend the Pelicans game as they play against the Kannapolis!
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6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Intramurals in the Loop
Tradition Lawn
Join your 2023-2024 intramural sport staff for an evening of fun lawn games. We will have cornhole, spikeball, kan jam, wiffleball, volleyball, and basketball set up and available to enjoy on a drop in basis. Come by yourself or bring your roommate to partner up for all our activities. While there bring any questions you may have about playing intramural sports this year for our staff to answer.
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Men's Soccer
CCU Soccer Stadium
Cheer on your fellow Chanticleer's as they play against Winthrop!
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
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CAB Renaissance
Singleton Park
An experience dedicated to Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour hosted by the House of CAB featuring host Xa'Mona Tenae!
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Friday, August 25
Time |
Event Details |
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Pizza with Public Safety
Lib Jackson Student Union Rotunda
Get to know Public Safety while eating scrumptious pizza!
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5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Block Party
Spadoni Park
Join us for this fun, interactive event that will expose you to the various intercultural resources, departments, and programs at CCU and in the local community! There will be food, fun, and music! This event is family friendly!
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8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Dive in Movie
Lib Jackson Student Union Coastal Theater
Watch the movie The Shallows!
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Saturday, August 26
Time |
Event Details |
9:00am - 11:00am
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Mountain Bike Trip (Pre-Registration Required)
Meet at HTC Outdoor Rec Center
Come prepared to bike a trail with fellow CCU students!
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10:00am - 2:00pm
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Kayaking & Paddleboarding Trip (Pre-Registration Required)
Meet in front of HTC to Cox Ferry Landing
Enjoy the great outdoors and hop in a kayak or on paddleboard!
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10:00am - 2:00pm
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Habitat for Humanity Community Service Trip (Pre-Registration Required)
Meet in front of Lib Jackson Student Union
Volunteer your time at the local Habitat for Humanity!
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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Pool Tournament
Lib Jackson Student Union Game Room
Join the Union staff and challenge each other to a game of pool!
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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Stuff a Chauncey
Lib Jackson Student Union A-201
It's like Build-A-Bear but better! Stuff your own Chauncey plush and take it with you! (While supplies last!)
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12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Beach Bash (Pre-Registration Required)
Meet a the front of Lib Jackson Student Union (Transportation Provided)
Enjoy a day at the beach with your friends at CCU!
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7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Glow in the Dark Golf with the Greeks
Tradition Lawn
Play glow in the dark mini golf while connecting with Greek Life!
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Sunday, August 27
Time |
Event Details |
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Coastal Greek Day
Tradition Lawn
Meet the chapters a part of Greek Life at CCU!
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6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Women's Soccer
CCU Soccer Stadium
Cheer on your fellow Chanticleer's as they play against College of Charleston!
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