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Family Orientation for Spring 2022 Admits

Student Transitions and Family Programs offers Family Orientation for the family members of incoming students as a tool to share valuable information about the University and to help you and your students make a smooth transition to Coastal. 

Spring 2022 Family Orientation: 

  • Family orientation consists of two components:  
  1. Virtual asynchronous experience (online orientation) 
  2. On-campus synchronous experience in conjunction with New Student Orientation (January 7, 2022).  
  • Participation and attendance are optional for family members. Family members who choose to attend the on-campus program with their new Chanticleer will attend the same sessions with the student and some sessions separately. 
  • The cost per family member is $20.  

Family Orientation Registration: 

  • Students register interested family members at the time they register themselves for new student orientation.  
  • Students should register family members who will participate in any of the components and who are over the age of 17.
  • Family members who are younger do not need to be registered. 
  • Students should list a unique email address for each family member who wishes to log into the virtual components. Please verify that the email address is correct prior to submitting the registration form.

Components of the 2022 Spring Family Orientation

Family Online Orientation (Virtual Asynchronous)

This self-paced orientation will provide a comprehensive overview of programs and services available to your student at CCU. This online orientation experience is the exact same module that your student is required to complete. We find it helpful for family members to see and experience the same information and delivery method, as it allows for post-experience discussion and reinforces our desire to partner with you in supporting your student’s success.

FAMILY IN-PERSON ORIENTATION (ON-CAMPUS SYNCHRONOUS)

Spring 2022 New Student Orientation is a one-day orientation program scheduled to take place on campus Friday, January 7, 2022 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. EST. While participation/attendance at Orientation is required for new students, it is optional for family members. Family members who choose to attend the on-campus program with their new Chanticleer will attend some sessions with their student and some sessions separately. Student and Family participants will meet with representatives from various offices and academic departments as well as connect with other incoming students and families. Click here to view the Spring 2022 synchronous orientation schedule (available in November)

Staying Connected as a Chant Family Member

CCU Family Experience Portal

It is important for you to stay connected as a CHANT family member beyond your participation in family orientation. We encourage you to join the CCU Family Experience Portal. The portal is a mixture of electronic newsletter and virtual community connection. After creating your profile, you will be able to pick and choose the topics and affinity groups you are interested in connecting with. You will also be able to select how often you would like to receive the newsletter-style communications. The portal is available anytime, so feel free to login at your leisure and see the latest highlights from around campus.

Follow these detailed directions to access the Family Experience Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to attend New Student Orientation with my student? 

While participation/attendance at Orientation is required for new students, it is optional for family members. Family members who choose to attend the on-campus program with their new Chanticleer should be prepared to attend some sessions with their student and some sessions separately.

How do I register for Family Orientation?

Your student needs to register all interested family members in their WebAdvisor account. If they have not yet registered for New Student Orientation, they can register family members at the same time. If your student has already registered for their Orientation session, they can simply log into WebAdvisor and click the "Update 2022 Spring Orientation Registration" link to add family members. The cost is $20 per family member.

How do I access the virtual Family Orientation components?

How to Access Family Online Orientation:

  • Visit CCU Family Online Orientation.
  • Click “Create New Account” and log in.
  • Watch the introduction video then navigate the slides at your own pace.

How do I cancel my Family Orientation reservation?

Family Orientation reservations cannot be cancelled, but you can change the names of those attending by asking your student to log onto their WebAdvisor account and make the changes under the "Update 2022 Spring Orientation Registration" link or by calling our office at 843-349-2027.

What is the CCU Family Experience Portal and how do I access it?

‌The CCU Family Experience Portal is an online portal that all CCU family members can join. The portal is a mixture of electronic newsletter and virtual community connections. After creating your profile, you will be able to pick and choose the topics and affinity groups you are interested in connecting with. You will also be able to select how often you would like to receive the newsletter-style communications. The portal is available anytime, so feel free to login at your leisure and see the latest highlights from around campus.

How to Create Your Free Profile: