Family Weekend 2023

Family Weekend Check-in 
Check-in for Family Weekend, get questions answered, purchase t-shirts, and register for Family Weekend if you need to do so. 
Location: Lib Jackson Student Union Rotunda
Time: 2:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.

Silent Auction  
CCU's College Panhellenic Council & Interfraternity Council are partnering to sponsor their second annual silent auction to raise funds for their joint philanthropy, Circle of Sisterhood. Circle of Sisterhood's mission is to raise financial resources to provide increased access to education and remove existing educational barriers for women and girls around the world.
Location: Lib Jackson Student Union Hallway
Time: 2:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.

HTC Gym Access 
Get in a quick workout with your student while you are on campus!
Location: HTC Recreation Center
Time: 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.
Cost: Free
Family members must be accompanied by their student to use the facilities and wear the Family Weekend wristband. 

Edwards College of Humanities & Fine Arts Open House
Join the faculty and staff from the college to learn about the humanities and arts! Click here for the full itinerary! 
Location: Edwards Building 
Time: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Cost: Free

HTC Honors College Drop In
Enjoy some sweet treats while chatting with HTC Honors College faculty, staff, students, and family members. We will also have honors merchandise available to purchase! 
Location: Blanton Park (In Front of Singleton Building)
Time: 3:30 - 6:30p.m.
Cost: Free

Gaming Tournament Sponsored by Coastal ESports 
Show off your skills while you play Mario Kart with your student!
Location: Lib Jackson Student Union Game Room
Time: 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Cost: Free

Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament
Come play cornhole for a chance to win some cash!
Location: Spadoni Park (outside of Union at the fountain)
Time: 5:30p.m.
Cost: $10 per team
Pre registration required and can be done on the Family Weekend Registration

Rock Climbing and Workout in the Rec
Join us at the climbing wall with your student!
Location: HTC Recreation Center
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: Included in Family Weekend Registration cost
Family members must be accompanied by their student to use the facilities and wear the Family Weekend wristband. 

Music on the Lawn featuring Jacob Johnson
Enjoy a free concert on campus with artist Jacob Johnson!
Location: Prince Lawn
Time: 6:00p.m.
Cost: Free

Paint and Unwind
Relax and paint this year's Family Weekend Design!
Location: Lib Jackson Student Union Room A-201
Time: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Pre registration required and can be done on the Family Weekend Registration
Capacity has been reached for this event

Trunk-or-Treat
The CCU Teaching Fellows are hosting a Trunk-or-Treat, a community trick-or-treat initiative for friendly and spooky fun!
Location: YY Parking Lot off of 544
Time: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Cost: Free
Pre registration required and can be done on the Family Weekend Registration

Annual NPHC Step Show
The annual NPHC is an opportunity for the historically black fraternities and sororities at CCU to showcase their talents, traditions, and history.
Location: Wheelwright Auditorium
Time: 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Cost: Tickets available starting October 11 at the Wheelwright Ticketing Office, $10 before the event, $11.50 online, or $15 day of the event.

Family Weekend Check-in 
Check-in for Family Weekend, get questions answered and register for Family Weekend if you need to do so. 
Location: Lib Jackson Student Union
Time: 8:00am - 11:00am

Halloween Golf Cart & CCU Homecoming Parade
Visit downtown Conway to witness one of their signature Halloween events and celebrate CCU Homecoming!
Location: Downtown Conway
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Free and included in Family Weekend Registration Cost

Family Weekend Tailgate
Wear your teal and bring your Chanticleer spirit to the annual pre-game family tailgate! Enjoy some food while connecting with fellow families before joining the rest of #TEALNATION in Brooks Stadium.
Location: Singleton Building Lawn
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm 
Cost: Included in Family Weekend Registration Cost

CCU Football vs. Marshall University
Come cheer on the Chanticleers as they face the Marshall University Thundering Herd
Location: Brooks Football Stadium
Kickoff: 6p.m.
Early access tickets are available through Family Weekend registration. The link will close on Friday, October 13 at 11:59pm or after all tickets have been sold.
As of 10.11.2023 at 12:30, all Family Weekend Football Tickets are sold out.

Full Moon Kayaking Trip
Witness a full moon while enjoying a relaxing kayaking trip with your student.
Location: Meet at Conway Marina (4 Elm Street, Conway SC 29526)
Time: 7:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.
Cost: $20 for 2 people (must be done in groups of 2)
How to Register: Students must complete the registration using this link starting on 10/13 and closing 10/25.
There is currently a waitlist for this event. To sign up for the waitlist, please use the link above.

Sunday, October 29, 2023 has no official Family Weekend events. However, we wanted you to know about the various events happening in the area. Check those out below!

If you need additional information or have questions regarding any of the below events, please contact the organizer directly.

HTC Gym Access 
Get in a quick workout with your student while you are on campus!
Location: HTC Recreation Center 
Time: 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.
Cost: Free
Family members must be accompanied by their student and wear a Family Weekend wristband to use the facilities.

Yoga in the Yard
The Yoga in the Yard series with Sea Yoga will get rid of your Sunday scaries and guide you through a relaxing physical & mental workout. All levels are welcome, don’t forget your yoga mat!
Location: Crooked Hammock Brewery, 4924 Hwy. 17 S North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Click here to reserve your spot

Self-led Box Turtle and Native Plants Outdoor Walking Stories
Head to the recreation area across from the nature center and explore the world of box turtles and the importance of native plants to wildlife. These short walking storyboards, written by Myrtle Beach State Park Rangers, are fun self-led outdoor learning adventures.
Location: Myrtle Beach State Park Nature Center, 4401 South Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Time: 12:00pm
Click here for more information

Annual Myrtle Beach Fall Jerk Festival
This festival celebrates the history and pays homage to one of the enduring legacies of the fusion of African and Taino cultures in Jamaica! Food trucks, retail vendors, live entertainment for the family and more will be showcased down the street!
Location: Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach SC 29577
Click here for more information

In addition to the opportunity to experience programs, events, discussions, concerts, performances, and more from members throughout the Coastal Carolina University community, attending Family Weekend also provides a wonderful chance for you to spend quality time with your student. Not only does it strengthen your relationship, but it can also provide your student with the opportunity to bridge the gap between their lives both on and away from campus.

There are a lot of factors that go into selecting the date for Family Weekend. First, the university brings together many different offices from across campus to select the best date possible. We work with CCU Athletics and look at the home football schedule, as we like being able to include a home football game into the weekend. Then, we look at weekends that will not conflict with a break. As a result, the university have a limited number of fall weekends to select from.

The University also reserves the right to change the date of Family Weekend when necessary.

Yes! Families of returning students do and are encouraged to attend Family Weekend. Family Weekend is open for any current CCU student's family members.

There is no limit on the number of attendees to the overall Family Weekend Program.

However, please keep in mind that there is a cost to attend Family Weekend as well as some events do have capacity limits and/or a cost associated with them.

Not all activities are included in the Family Weekend Registration due to various reasons, with one of the primary factors being limited capacity. Some events or activities have venue or resource constraints that make it challenging to accommodate all attendees within the Family Weekend package. 

The University does not cancel classes during Family Weekend. If your student normally has classes on Friday, then they will have classes on the Friday of Family Weekend.

Dress for the entire weekend is casual and we obviously suggest wearing any CCU clothing and closed toed shoes. The weather varies so check the forecast to be prepared. 

Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs is not responsible for any hotel, travel, or any other accommodations made for Family Weekend. We cannot assist with any issues related to lack of room availability or travel nor endorse any specific accommodation.

Since we are in a tourist area, we do suggest that you book your stay as early as you feel necessary as places within the area do fill up fast.

You can visit Coastal Carolina University – Campus Travel Management for a list of hotels within the area.

We understand that the selected dates for Family Weekend will not work for everyone. If that is the case for you, we suggest that you work with your student to select a time that works best for your family to enjoy some time with your Chanticleer.

***As of 10.11.2023 at 12:30pm, all Family Weekend Football tickets have been sold.***

On the Family Weekend Registration form, Family Weekend registrants will have early access to purchase tickets for seats located in the designated Family Weekend section of the stadium. Due to capacity and regulations, Family Weekend registrants are only allowed to purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets through the Family Weekend registration form. 

The early access link for seats located in the Family Weekend section of the stadium will only be active until midnight on October 13 or until these tickets sell out. Whichever comes first. 

If you need additional tickets, you must purchase them through the CCU Athletics website when they go on sale to the general public on October 2, 2023. Please note, doing this will cause your seats to be located in different sections of the stadium and not in the designated Family Weekend Registrant section.

All tickets are on a first come, first served basis. The University is expecting a high volume attendees for this game. For ticketing and parking questions, please contact the Chanticleer Athletics Ticket Office by calling 843-347-8499 or visiting their website at Chanticleer Athletics Ticket Office

Yes. If you want your student to sit with you at the football game during Family Weekend, then you must purchase them a ticket. Otherwise, they can claim their free student section ticket.