University Housing Move-In

GG Lot to Residencial Community 

Move into your new home away from home during your scheduled move-in time. 

FYE (Freshman) University Housing Community Meetings

At Community - See RA for Specific Location 

Freshman will connect with their RA and other students in their hall.

CAB Kickoff

Check back as we get closer to find out about this surprise event!  

Fresh Start to the Semester

Tradition Pavilion 

Take this chance to liven up your room with a bouquet made by you! Pick a vase and the flowers of your choice to create a floral masterpiece. 

Mindful Mural Making

TBD 

Join LiveWell and Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs for an interactive experience painting a mural depicting campus life at CCU. During this experience, you’ll have a chance to learn about the benefits of mindfulness and practice grounding and centering techniques that will assist you during your collegiate journey.

CAB Kickoff

Check back as we get closer to find out about this surprise event!

Organization Kick Off Day (OK Day) 

Prince Lawn

Are you looking for ways to get involved & form a sense of belonging on Campus? Join the Office of Student Organizations & Leadership out on Prince Lawn and explore over 180 student organizations that you can get involved in & join at CCU. 

Academic Department Meetings (Assigned Times)*

Various Locations (See "Department Meetings Page") 

In this session, you will learn more about your major from your academic department chair.

Wellness & Safety Welcome Cookout

Spadoni Park

Join Counseling and Psychological Services, LiveWell and the Department of Public Safety for food, fun, conversation, and information about resources to support your well-being and safety.

Snow in the Sun

Tradition Lawn

It's snowing in August! Come show off your ice skating skills! 

Meet Your Peer Leader Sessions

Various Locations (Check CCU Email) 

During this session, you will connect with the other students from your University 101 class. 

Find Your Classes Tours

Lib Jackson Student Union Rotunda 

Take this chance to find your classrooms on campus. Bring your course schedule! 

Paper Making Crafting

Lib Jackson Student Union Terrace 

Join the office of Community Engagement for a fun event where we take recycled paper shreds and transform them into new sheets of paper! Our newly made sheets will be used as thank you cards for upcoming volunteer events!

Convocation Shirt Pickup

HTC Center Entrance

Pick up your special convocation shirt to wear throughout the evening! 

New Student Convocation

HTC Center

Get excited for this Coastal tradition that will set you up for a successful first year! 

SYE (Second Year Residencial Student) University Housing Community Meetings

At Community - See RA For Specific Location

Second year students will get the chance to connect with their RA and other students in their hall.  

New Student Class Photo

Brooks Stadium 

Get in formation and take a picture on the teal football with the entire incoming class! 

Teal Tide Eve

Blanton Park

This is the biggest event of the week! We will have live music, dessert trucks, dancing, and so much more! You don't want to miss this staple experience the night before classes begin! 

Donuts with Dean Melendez 

Indigo Hall

Join Dean Melendez and her team for donuts and treats to help you get your first day of classes off to a great start! Food, music, and surprises await you!

Farmers Market 

Prince Lawn

First Day of Class Photos

Prince Lawn

Don't forget to take your first day of school photo with Maddox, the official live mascot for CCU!

Airbrush Adventure 

Prince Lawn

Create a custom CCU airbrush t-shirt! (While supplies last!) 

First-Gen School Supply BINGO & Pencil Give Away

Prince Lawn 

Come Play BINGO with First-Gen Initiatives! Prizes will be school supplies and various school supplies bundles. Everyone that plays gets a pencil pouch while supplies last. 

Cookies with Career Services

Prince Lawn 

Find your fortune with Career Services!

Warrior Wednesday 

Prince Lawn

Stop by Warrior Wednesday and network with fellow veterans while learning about opportunities available through our Student Veterans Association organization. We want your input and ideas on campus activities you would like to see at Coastal for military-connected students. We look forward to meeting students new to Coastal this year!

Intercultural Block Party

Spadoni Park

Join us for this fun, interactive, family friendly event that will expose you to the various intercultural resources, departments, and programs at CCU and in the local community. This event will also include a DJ, food trucks, and cultural performances.

Kayak Battleship

Williams Brice Pool

Join URec for a fun afternoon of Kayak Battleship. Participants will be assigned a kayak and then, using only a bucket, will attempt to sink their opponents while keeping their own kayak afloat. Life jackets will be available.

Teal-tastic Elementary School Throwback Field Day

Tradition Lawn

Make plans for some old school field day fun. No equipment needed, just bring a few friends and expectations of a good time! Meet the Spiritual Life Council and other students on Traditions Lawn while we play some back yard field day games together.

Grillin with the Greeks

Tradition Pavilion  

Grab some food and connect with Greek Life at Coastal!    

Paint It Up 

Lib Jackson Student Union A-213 & A-214

We provide the the supplies and you bring the talent! Its a free paint space for you to enjoy! 

DIY Game Day Gear

Lib Jackson Student Union Game Room

Customize game day gear so you are set for Coastal sports season! 

CCU Mens Soccer vs. College of Charleston

CCU Soccer Stadium 

Cheer on your fellow Chanticleers as they play College of Charleston!  

Fried Chicken Friday

Hicks Dining Hall

Indulge in this student favorite campus tradition for lunch! 

Stuff a Chauncey

Lib Jackson Student Union A-201

You have hear of Build-A-Bear and this is even better! Stuff your own Chauncey mascot while supplies last!