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Orientation for International Students

All new students starting in Fall 2022 are required to complete an orientation experience. Note: In addition to the University orientation, you will have an extended orientation with the Center for Global Engagement. They will be in touch regarding their extended orientation.

Asynchronous Online Orientation:

This self-paced orientation will allow you to learn about the academic programs and student life services at CCU. It will take you approximately one hour to complete the orientation, and you do have the option to stop and restart as needed. In order to access the asynchronous online orientation, make sure you have your CCU login credentials. You will have access to the program within 1 hour of registering for your orientation. Once you have successfully completed all the parts of the online orientation, you will be able to contact your advisor and get registered for classes.

Orientation Registration Overview 

  • Follow the link provided below to the Orientation Registration page. Once you follow the link, sign in using your Coastal username and password.
  • Once you register for Orientation, you will receive an email confirmation to your CCU email address.  
  • Instructions for how to access the asynchronous online orientation will be included in the confirmation email.

Fall Orientation Flow Chart

  1. Register for Orientation. Follow the link provided to the Orientation Registration page. Once you follow the link, sign in using your Coastal username and password.

 

2. Complete your online orientation. Open your orientation confirmation email (sent to your CCU email address) and follow the instructions for accessing the online orientation. Complete ALL SECTIONS and then click “Mark Me Complete” on the Congratulations page (last slide). Clicking “Mark Me Complete” will prompt you to do the following:

  • Complete and submit a short survey for online orientation
  • Complete and submit your Course Preferences Worksheet

You must complete Online Orientation in order to register for classes.

3. Get registered for classes. The sooner you complete the online orientation, the sooner you will be able to register for classes. After submitting the survey or Course Preference Worksheet, you will be redirected to the Academic Advisor Contact List.

Transfer Advisor List

Use the list to find your Academic Advisor (sorted by major) and contact them in order to get registered for classes.

4. Submit your Immunization form and TB Risk Assessment (Must be done prior to the first day of classes). Download, complete and submit both the Immunization Form and the Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form which are linked at coastal.edu/health/immunization. Please allow 2 business days for processing. CCU will not require the COVID vaccine for new students.

5. Complete the New Student Checklist: Review and complete all of the remaining items on the New Student Checklist which includes the following among other steps:  

  • Submit your CINO Card photo. Go to the CINO Card website and upload a photo of yourself BEFORE August 10, 2022. You will be able to pick up your CINO Card from the CINO Card office the first week of classes.
  • Complete Get Inclusive - Voices for Change online course. All new undergraduate students are required to complete and pass the Get Inclusive - Voices for Change online alcohol and other drugs, consent and sexual violence, and identities and inclusion course by August 12, 2022. You can access the course beginning July 13, 2022, here: train.coastal.edu/course/ by logging in with your CCU username and password.
  • Ensure financial aid is in order prior to Orientation by following these helpful steps: Financial Aid Checklist.

If you have any questions or have trouble registering for orientation, please call 843.349.2027 during University business hours (M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m./Summer Hours- M-TH 8 a.m.-5 p.m., F 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EDT).