| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Application Process | General Information | Residence/Student Life |
We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions by prospective
students. If you have questions that are not listed here, please feel free
to contact our office at 800-277-7000 or e-mail admissions@coastal.edu.
General Information 1. What are Coastal Carolina University's most popular majors?
Coastal Carolina University offers 41 majors and 37 minors. The largest major in terms of headcount is business management. Coastal Carolina University also has many students who pursue degrees in marine science, biology, marketing, education, and psychology. For more information on each major, go to the Academic Programs Web page.
http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/programs.html
2. What is the student/faculty ratio?
The current student/faculty ratio is 18:1.
3. How large are most freshman classes?
The average freshman class size is 30 students. The average class size for upper division (junior and senior level) classes is 22.
4. What are Coastal Carolina University's colors and mascot?
Coastal Carolina University's colors are teal and bronze. Our mascot is the Chanticleer, the quick and crafty rooster from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
5. How close is the campus to the beach?
Coastal Carolina University is located approximately nine miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. Our location provides students with many excellent internship and part-time employment opportunities.
6. Is the institution accredited?
Coastal Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees. The E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Spadoni College of Education is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the South Carolina State Board of Education. Coastal Carolina University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The Department of Computer Science is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Professional Golf Management program is endorsed by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA).
7. What academic support services do you offer?
The Learning Assistance Center provides all students with assistance in achieving learning objectives, improving and expanding academic skills and eliminating academic deficiencies. These services are provided at no additional cost to our students. The LAC units are as follows: the Foreign Language Instructional Center provides tutoring in foreign languages, reference materials and self-study exercises; the Mathematics Lab offers math tutoring and self-study resources; and the Writing Center offers tutoring and self-study resources.
http://www.coastal.edu/lac/
8. Are placement tests required?
All new freshmen are required to take the math and foreign language placement tests. Foreign language tests are available for French, German, and Spanish. Transfer students who have not taken a college level math and/or foreign language course are also required to take the test(s). Please note that statistics is not considered a math course for placement purposes. Students must take their placement tests on the Internet before attending Orientation.
9. Do graduate assistants teach any courses?
All courses are taught by faculty. Graduate students and select undergraduate students may assist on a limited basis with science labs.
10. What athletic division is Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University competes in the NCAA Division I and is a founding member of the Big South Conference. Chanticleer football competes at the NCAA Division I-FCS level.
11. Where are students from who attend Coastal Carolina University?
Approximately 60% of our students are from South Carolina. Out-of-state students come from 43 other states. The majority of our out-of-state students come from Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. One percent of students are international students from 31 countries.
Application Process 1. How long will the application process take?
It normally takes approximately three weeks from the time a student submits a completed application to the Office of Admissions (including official transcripts and standardized test scores) to receive an admissions decision. You can check your admission status by clicking on the link below. Click the "Applicants" bar and then click "Log In". If you don't know your username and PIN, use the link to retrieve this information. Once you are logged in, select "Application Status" from the "Applicants Menu". You can then see if your high school transcript and test scores have been received. Please allow at least 10 days from the time that you submitted your application to check your status.
https://webadvisor.coastal.edu
2. How will I be notified of the decision on my application?
The decision will be mailed to the student's permanent address. You can check your admission status by clicking on the link below. Click the "Applicants" bar and then click "Log In". If you don't know your username and PIN, use the link to retrieve this information. Once you are logged in, select "Application Status" from the "Applicants Menu". You can then see if your high school transcript and test scores have been received. Please allow at least 10 days from the time that you submitted your application to check your status.
https://webadvisor.coastal.edu
3. Do you offer financial aid and scholarships?
Yes, we offer a variety of financial aid programs and scholarships. In order to be considered for financial aid, students must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form as soon as possible after January 1 of the academic year in which they plan to attend Coastal Carolina University and be accepted, degree-seeking students. The priority date for applying for financial aid is March 1 but the University typically begins awarding financial aid in February. Additional information is available on the Financial Aid Web site.
http://www.coastal.edu/financialaid/
4. Do you accept AP/CLEP/IB credit?
Yes, Coastal Carolina University accepts all of these for college credit. In order to receive AP credit, a student must have received at least a three (3) on the AP exam. To receive IB credit, a student must score at least a four (4) on the Higher Level exam. To learn more about credit by examination, please go to the Credit By Examination page.
http://www.coastal.edu/registrar/creditbyexam.html
5. When can I visit the campus?
We offer tours daily, Monday-Friday (except holidays). From September through April, tours depart from the Welcome Center at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. From May through August, tours depart at 9:30 a.m. only. For 2009-2010, Discovery Day programs are also being held on the following dates: Fall Semester - October 24 and December 6; Spring Semester - February 13, March 27, and April 17.
http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/visits.html
6. Are personal interviews required?
Interviews are optional; they are not required.
7. What is the average SAT/ACT score and GPA for admission?
Students typically enter Coastal Carolina University with an average SAT score of 1040 (critical reading and math combined) and an average ACT score of 22. The average GPA is 3.3.
8. When is the application deadline?
Priority consideration will be given to all applications received by January 1. Students accepted by January 1 will also receive priority for academic merit scholarships. After January 1, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
9. Can the application fee be waived?
We can waive the application fee for freshman applicants who are eligible for and obtain a SAT or ACT fee waiver form from their guidance counselors. The waiver form should be sent to the Office of Admissions.
10. How do I know what classes will transfer?
Transfer Course Equivalencies are now available on WebAdvisor. Please go to the link below, click on "Applicants", and then click on "View the Transfer Course Equivs." Accepted transfer applicants will receive a preliminary list of transferable credits approximately three weeks after acceptance.
https://webadvisor.coastal.edu
11. What are the requirements for South Carolina residency?
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education establishes the regulations for determining in-state status. For a list of these regulations, visit the State of South Carolina Website. For a copy of the Application for Classification as a South Carolina Resident for Tuition and Fee Purposes, view the pdf residency document. Residency applications with all supporting documentation must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the term for which you are requesting residency status. You must provide copies of all documentation with your residency application. More information is also available by viewing the Policies and Procedures document or on the Registrar's Office Web site at the address below (click on the SC Residency link).
http://www.coastal.edu/registrar/
12. What are the eligibility requirements for the Academic Common Market?
You can view eligibility requirements and other detailed information by viewing the Academic Common Market Frequently Asked Questions document.
http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/uploads/ACM Web Document.pdf
Residence/Student Life 1. Do you have on-campus housing?
Yes. The Residence Life program serves approximately 2,200 undergraduate students in 31 University residence halls with apartment and traditional suite accommodations. All residence halls are fully furnished and include Internet service. More information on housing options is available on the Residence Life Web site.
http://www.coastal.edu/reslife/
2. Are the residence halls coed?
Yes, our residence halls are coed. Each room is single-sex by apartment or wing.
3. Is campus housing guaranteed?
Campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis for all new and continuing students. For the 2009-2010 academic year, new students should complete their housing application/contract on-line. No housing assignment will be made until the $150 enrollment deposit has been received by the Office of Admissions.
4. Are there computer hookups in the residence halls?
Yes, all of our residence halls have computer access. For all students living on-campus, we offer unlimited Internet access via our on campus computer network. Each room has been wired with a high speed 10BaseT Ethernet connection or has wireless Ethernet access. More information about the campus network can be found on Coastal Carolina University's Student Technology Web site.
http://www.coastal.edu/scs/
5. Are computers required?
At this time, only computer science majors are required to have a computer. Computers are strongly recommended for marine science, mathematics and chemistry/physics. More information is available on our student technology pages.
http://www.coastal.edu/scs/
6. Can freshmen have cars on campus?
Yes, we allow our freshmen to have cars on campus. The cost of a parking permit is $50 per academic year.
7. Can I request a specific roommate?
Students may request specific roommates and requests will be honored as much as possible; however, requests must be mutual and roommate preferences will take priority over building requests.
8. When do I find out my room assignment?
Students can look-up their housing assignments on the Internet several weeks before the start of classes. You will receive an email from the Office of Residence Life when housing assignments are available.
9. Are freshmen required to live on campus?
All new freshmen are required to live in on-campus residence halls for their first year. National statistics show that college students who live in residence halls are more likely to complete their degree than those who live off campus, largely because they are more engaged in campus life and activities. Freshmen may qualify for an exemption if they are over 22 years old, are veterans, live fewer than 50 miles from campus, are married or are parents, or if they have significant medical restrictions.
10. What student organizations are on campus?
Coastal Carolina University has over 130 student organizations on campus. A list of campus organizations is available on the Student Activities Web site.
http://www.coastal.edu/osal/
11. How safe is the campus?
Our campus is remarkably safe and there is 24-hour police protection. Crime reports are available through the Department of Public Safety Web site.
http://www.coastal.edu/safety/
12. Is there public transportation?
Yes, our campus is a stop for Myrtle Beach city buses and taxis are also available. There is also a campus shuttle that travels around the main campus to the Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies and the Coastal Science Center, both located on Highway 501 in the Atlantic Center, and to the University Place campus residence complex.
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