You will need your CCU email address and password in order to register for Orientation.

Your email address is your username@coastal.edu, and your password is the same password you use to log into MyCCU.

If you need assistance with your username or password, you can email admissions@coastal.edu.

You can also submit an online service request or contact Student Computing Services by text at 843-733-7234 or phone 843-349-2220.

The orientation fee was paid at the time you accepted your admission offer to CCU. However, if you plan to register a parent/family member for Family Orientation or opt into any of the orientation extras like the overnight stay and/or linen package, then you will need to pay for those charges to complete the registration process.

You can always return to your orientation registration page again to make changes up until the closing date for your desired session.

Orientation Registration

Update 6.20.2023
STFP will manually register any incoming students who have not registered for an in-person Orientation session for the August 17, 2023 Freshman program. An email will be sent to your CCU email address confirming your registration in the August 17 session.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

To register for Orientation, click the following link provided to the Orientation Registration Page. Once you follow the link, sign in using your Coastal username and password. If at any point you need to make changes to your registration, you may use the same link to access the registration page again.

We are also offering a family orientation experience for a limited number of family members at a cost of $30 per family member and/or guest. to register family members and/or guests please fill out the this on your registration form. Payment for each guest is due at the time of orientation registration.

A confirmation will be emailed to your CCU email account after your registration is received.

All Orientation fees are non-refundable and there are a limited number of seats per session.

DO NOT MAKE ANY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS UNLESS YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR AN ORIENTATION SESSION AND RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION. 

The Office of Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs is not responsible for any financial consequences incurred by booking travel prior to orientation registration confirmation.

Once you register for the New Student Orientation program, you will receive an email confirmation to your CCU email address. Make sure you read the confirmation in full as it will include important information about how to access the asynchronous online orientation.

We suggest book marking the webpage so you can go back to reference it when needed.

We know that many people have not been receiving the confirmation emails to access the confirmation webpage. If you did not receive this confirmation email, please email orientation@coastal.edu or call 843-349-2027 during University business hours Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8-12:30pm.

Students have the option to stay overnight in a residence hall on CCU's campus for their orientation session. There are no on-campus accommodations for familiy members. 

You can visit Coastal Carolina University – Campus Travel Management for discounted local accommodations.

The Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs does not endorse any specific accommodation.

June and July 2023 sessions ONLY

Students can opt into staying overnight in an assigned residence hall room for orientation. The maximum number of nights available is 2 and this can be done in three ways.

1. Option 1 is the night before your orientation session only
2. Option 2 is the night of your orientation session (Day 1) only
3. Option 3 is the night before your orientation session and the night of your session

Example: You register for the June 8-9 session.

• You can either stay the night of the 7th (Day before your session - Option 1)
• the night of the 8th (night of your session - Option 2)
• both the 7th and 8th (night before and the night of your session - Option 3)

The cost per night is $40 and is due at the time of orientation registration.

• Includes dinner on Day 1, all night time activities, and breakfast on Day 2

All students staying overnight should bring the following items for their stay in the residence halls

• A pillow, pillow case, 2 sheets, a light blanket, and their own toiletries, medication, etc.

An optional linen package can also be purchased while supplies last for an additional $25 and is due at the time of orientation registration

• Each package includes a washcloth, towel, pillow, pillow case, 2 sheets, and a light blanket.
• Failure to return ALL items will result in an additional charge.  

The CCU Student Code of Conduct is in full effect during all orientation programs (day and night) and governs all student behavior, actions, and choices.

Please note: Family/guests are responsible for finding their own overnight accommodations if they are needed as no on-campus accommodations are available.

Each Orientation session provides students and their families with an variety of sessions to help support them in the transition to college life. The following are just a a few of the many sessions you will have the chance to partake in. The full orientation schedule will be available closer to the start of summer.

Remember! Students and families/supporters will attend some sessions together but they will also have sessions they attend separately. 

• University Welcome
• Teal Nation Expectations
• College Life Experience for Residential and Commuter Students
• Team Meetings with your Orientation Leader
• Getting Involved at CCU
• Campus Networking Sessions
• Financial Matters - Financial Aid & Student Accounts
• CHANT411
• Lessons from an Advisor
• Academic Success Factor
• Academic College Meetings
• Advising and Course Registration

On Day 2 of Orientation, students will meet with Academic Advisors from their respective school/college that their major falls into. They will learn abour the advising process and then register for their fall semester classes. 

It does not matter which Orientation session you attend. There will be plenty of classes available to choose from for your schedule.

Your major is listed in the system will be displayed on the registration form. 

All major changes should be requested no later than 2 weeks prior to your selected orientation session.

Requesting a major change (or changing/adding a minor) is done via a major change form and can be found in 2 places.

1. On the orientation registration form itself and
2. By clicking this link https://www.coastal.edu/forms/programchange.php

Only use the Major Change Form above if you need to switch your major. If when you go to register for orientation and the major is the correct one you which to pursue at CCU, no further action is needed.

Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs offers a 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. 

Family orientation consists of three components and is completely optional:  

1. Virtual asynchronous experience (online orientation)
   • 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 members may create an account through the following link Create a Family Account for the Online Orientation Experience.
2. One Day In-Person Synchronous Orientation.  
   • 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. 
3. Teal Tuesday Talks
   • We will offer virtual synchronous Q&A webinars during the summer in order to make sure all of your questions are answered by the experts in those areas.
   • Teal Tuesday talks are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 27 and will continue through August 8, 2023.
   • If you are not available for the live session on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., you will be able to view the content on-demand starting the next day. An email will be sent to all family orientation registrants the Friday before the session. If you do not receive that link, do not hesitate to email us at orientation@coastal.edu.

For Summer 2023, students can register 2 family members/supports to join them at their In-Person Synchronous Orientation Session. The cost per family member is $30 and is due at the time of registration.

For the August Orientation session on August 17, please use the following Parking and Directional Maps during your time on campus.

August 2023 Orientation Map

Use this map for a general overview of campus - CCUCampusMapKey

CCU Orientation will be using the Guidebook app to provide a variety of information throughout the orientation process including maps, a detailed version of the schedule, and much more. 

Please follow these steps to set up the CCU Orientation Guidebook:

• Download the Guidebook app through the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
• Open the app and search locate the "Have a Passphrase button" on the Find Guides Page.
• Click the button and enter the passphrase, chantsorientation2023 (spelling and spacing matters)
• Click download guide and then click open 
• Open the Coastal Carolina University Summer Orientation Guidebook

Go to the CINO Card website and upload a photo of yourself BEFORE July 30, 2023.

You will not receive your CINO Card at Orientation. You will receive your CINO Card during move-in weekend starting August 18.

Commuter students will also receive their CINO Cards during move-in weekend and can do so by stopping by the CINO Card Office in Sands Hall (across from the HTC Center) .

The University requires that students provide proof of immunization AND complete all required Student Heath Services forms prior to your arrival for the Fall 2023 semester. All Immunization records must be verified, signed and/or stamped by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or the health care facility. Your immunization record must include the month, day and year the vaccine was given. All immunization records must be submitted in English. 

For the health and safety of the campus community, Coastal Carolina University requires the following immunizations prior to attending the University:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) doses 1 and 2
• 2 doses required at least 28 days apart for students born after 1957 or later and all health sciences students
• First dose is given at age 12 months or later.
• Second dose is given at least 28 days after the first dose.
• Tetanus (Td or Tdap) vaccination within the last 10 years
• TB Risk Assessment Form must be completed, signed, and dated.
• If under the age of 25 and living in University Housing, a Meningococcal Vaccine or a declination waiver is required
• CCU will not require the COVID vaccine for students but it is one of the recommended immunizations.

For more information please visit the University Immunization Requirements webpage.

Uploading Immunization Records

All immunization records must be uploaded to the student's file with Student Heath Services. In order to submit your Immunization Documentation, please visit Upload Immunization Records page. There is also a PDF created at the bottom of this page linked in the “Click HERE for a step-by-step walk through with screenshots” text that walks students through the upload process.

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 starting on July 12, 2023 and it must be completed by August 18, 2023.

The links to complete the Get Inclusive course will be active starting on July 12, 2023. You can access the course by clicking the following link once it is live. We highly recommend accessing the course via the Google Chrome browser for best results. https://train.coastal.edu/course/view.php?id=160

Prior to arriving in August, make sure you complete all of the remaining items on the New Student Checklist. We recommend you get a head start on it now.

Send your transcripts. Upon completion of your current coursework (high school or college), please send your final transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards.

Ensure financial aid is in order prior to Orientation by following these helpful steps: Financial Aid Checklist. 

Once you have completed all of your necessary Orientation requirements, it is time for you to get ready to move-in (residential students only) and Teal Nation Welcome - CCU's Welcome Week program.

Move-In - University Housing

• For the Fall 2023 semester, move-in will in August right before classes start and is coordinated by University Housing.
• All information regarding move-in can be found by here University Housing Move-In
• University Housing will send all students living in university housing more information closer to the summer and before move-in weekend.

Teal Nation Welcome

• Teal Nation Welcome begins with move-in and continuing through the first week of classes that helps students get connected to people on campus and make the CCU feel like home. 
• All students can take part in all Teal Nation Welcome events and are for both both commuter students and residential students
• There some mandatory programming for first year students including New Student Convocation and Chant Life. You will receive more information closer to August.
• More information can be found on the Teal Nation Welcome webpage.