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During this event students will be putting together floral arrangements for their room.

Seating will be available. Students will have the option to sit together and if socialize if they choose. 

Light music will be playing on a speaker so feel free to wear your personal headphones.

Students will be painting a mural and collaborating with the artist to create a larger image.

To paint the wall, students will most likely be standing for a majority of the process. Seating will be available per request. 

Multiple students can paint at a time so they may interact with others and share close proximity. 

The event features a portable ice-skating rink. Skating will require students to wear ice skates and participate in a lot of movement. There will be a railing for students to hold on to while they skate. Seating will be available for those who would like to be present and not skate. 

Music will be playing so feel free to wear your own personal headphones. 

This is a large-scale event with around 300 students in attendance. Students may choose to engage socially. 

  

Students will be asked to bring a copy of their course schedule so orientation staff can take them to their class locations. 

They will be engaging in one-on-on conversations with orientation leaders. 

Golf carts will be available for students if they require assistance navigating campus. 

All of the following events will involve the entire incoming class of around 2,000 students. 

New Student Convocation 

Seating will be available on the HTC Center East Balcony for students who wish to be separate from the large group. Please request this accommodation in advance by emailing ngolden@coastal.edu.  

New Student Class Photo

The photo is taken on the football field. In August it will be very hot, and it is acceptable for students to sit on the field if they need to get off of their feet. If at any time students need to step away orientation staff will be available to assist them. 

Chanting and cheering will be taking place while students are on the field. Students can wear their personal headphones or step away if they do not want to participate. 

Atheneum Strut 

The tradition is centered around students strutting under the Atheneum structure. Ramps and railings will be in place so students will not need to use stairs to participate. 

During this event there can be a significant amount of standing while waiting in line to customize a shirt or hat. Chairs will be available upon request on site as needed.  

Students will be asked to pick a design and will engage in one-on-one conversation with the artist. 

This is a very popular event and around 150 students will be present. 

This event is popular and will have about 100 students participating at a time. Students will be seated at a table with others which leaves room for social engagement if they choose.  

There are two rooms being utilized for the event, Lib Jackson Student Union A-213 & A-214. One room will feature louder music and the adjacent room will have soft natural sounds. Students will have the option to choose which room they would like to paint in. Please feel free to bring and use your own headphones. 

Social engagement may occur if students would like to interact with their peers while sitting at the table.

Loud music will be playing during the event so please feel free to bring your own headphones.  

This event involves giveaways which allows up to 200 students to participate.  

During this event there can be a significant amount of standing while waiting in line to stuff a Chauncey. Chairs will be available upon request on site as needed.   

This is the most popular event during Teal Nation Welcome, and we can expect around 300 students to participate.  

While stuffing, students will be seated at a table with others who may choose to socially engage.  

Loud music will be playing during this event so please feel free to bring your own headphones.