EXPERIENCE HISTORY

HISTORY
Accessibility and Disability
Services
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Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954
by local citizens as a two-year junior college. A
branch campus of the University of South Carolina
for more than 20 years, Coastal Carolina began
granting four-year degrees in 1974. The institution
became an independent, state-supported
university in 1993. CCU is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges.
THE CAMPUS
Admissions and Merit Awards
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International Programs
and Services
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Bookstore
Mail and Postal Services
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Campus Life
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Career Services
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(University Information)
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Multicultural Student
Services
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New Student and Family
Programs
Public Safety
Counseling Services
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Registrar
Dean of Students
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Financial Aid
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Graduate Studies
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The University offers 70 areas of study toward the
baccalaureate degree and 18 master’s degree
programs, including coastal marine and wetland
studies, education, writing and the MBA. CCU also
offers four graduate certificates and a Ph.D. in
Coastal and Marine Systems Science.
University Housing
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University Operator
(for any number not listed)
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Health Services
Veterans Services
Undergraduate programs include biochemistry, economics, graphic design, information systems, intelligence and national security studies, management,
marketing, marine science, theatre arts and many
more. Additional specializations have been added to
many of the existing undergraduate programs.
843.349.4124
P.O. Box 261954 • Conway, SC 29528-6054
800.277.7000
[email protected]
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
P.O. Box 261954coastal.edu
• Conway, SC 29528-6054
/CoastalAdmissions
800-277-7000 • 843-349-2026
Email: [email protected]
@CCU_Admissions
www.coastal.edu
/CCUChanticleers
Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South
Carolina, nine miles from Myrtle Beach, one of the
fastest-growing resort areas in the nation. Continuous
growth and diversity, balanced with a sense of tradition, are distinctive characteristics of the region and
the University.
Of the more than 10,000 students enrolled at Coastal
Carolina University, 50 percent are from South
Carolina, 48 percent are from other states, and 2
percent are international students. The University has
431 full-time teaching faculty, 77 percent of whom
have doctoral or terminal degrees, as well as 730
full-time staff members. University residence halls
accommodate more than 4,600 students.
Student Accounts
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VISITOR’S GUIDE
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Dining Services
The University is flourishing with more than
$150 million in major construction underway,
marking the University’s most ambitious
construction program in its history. The building
campaign includes the HTC Student Recreation
and Convocation Center, the Bryan Information
Commons, the Lib Jackson Student Union and
three major academic buildings. A new classroom
building is currently under construction and four
new residence halls are now open.
Honors Program
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The University comprises 102 main buildings on
633 acres, including the Coastal Science Center, the
Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland
Studies, and the General James Hackler Course
at Coastal Carolina University, a public 18-hole
golf facility located adjacent to the campus and
operated by students in the PGA golf management
program. The University also offers courses at the
Myrtle Beach, Litchfield and Georgetown education
centers. Waties Island, 1,105 acres of pristine
barrier island on the Atlantic coast, provides a
natural laboratory for extensive study in marine
science and wetlands biology.
EXPERIENCE
FREQUENTLY USED CAMPUS RESOURCES
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THE COMMUNITY
Coastal Carolina University offers the best of two
worlds of coastal South Carolina. If you are looking
for the mossy oaks and main street atmosphere of a
small town, head to Conway. If you want the crowds
and excitement of one of the largest resort areas
on the East Coast, visit Myrtle Beach. Wherever
you choose to spend your out-of-class hours, you’ll
enjoy 215 days of sunshine per year and an average
annual temperature of 75 degrees.
DON’T MISS THESE ATTRACTIONS:
Historic Conway is a great place to spend an
afternoon. Stroll along the Waccamaw River,
browse through one-of-a-kind specialty shops
and top off your visit at a café or restaurant.
The Grand Strand area features 60 miles of wide,
sandy beaches, restaurants, amusement and
water parks, live entertainment theaters and
exciting nightlife.
Golf is a year-round sport on the Grand Strand,
and there are more than 100 courses in the
Myrtle Beach area.
Huntington Beach State Park boasts the best
preserved beaches on the Grand Strand.
Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic
Landmark and the nation’s first public sculpture
garden. The site features the best of American
sculpture, as well as exhibits of plants and animals
from the Lowcountry.
The Market Common is a 114-acre shopping,
dining, office and residential complex located amid
parks, lakes and a public square.
Broadway at the Beach is a 350-acre complex of
shops, restaurants, nightlife, hotels and attractions
such as Ripley’s Aquarium, the Palace Theatre and
WonderWorks.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Coastal Carolina University was ranked 63rd on the
list of Top Regional Universities and sixth on the list
of Best Regional Universities in the Southern region
by U.S. News & World Report for 2015.
Coastal Carolina University was given militaryfriendly status for the sixth year in a row by
G.I. Jobs magazine.
Coastal Carolina University is included on the list of
Colleges of Distinction.
ACADEMIC MAJORS
CHANTICLEER ATHLETICS
Coastal Carolina University competes at the NCAA
Division I level and is a member of the Sun Belt
Conference (effective July 1, 2016). Our studentathletes play hard, compete nationally and succeed
in the classroom.
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Chanticleers have made more than 123 NCAA
Our student-athletes play hard, compete nationally
championship appearances including winning the
and succeed in the classroom. The University’s
2016 College World Series.
mascot is the Chanticleer, named for the quickthinking rooster from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
The Chanticleers have made more than 100 NCAA
NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS
championship appearances and have won more
than 150 Big South Conference
championships.
MEN
WOMEN
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track & Field
(outdoor)
• Basketball
• Beach Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track & Field
(outdoor and indoor)
• Volleyball
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
• Accounting
• Economics (B.A. and B.S.)
• Finance
• Hospitality, Resort and
Tourism Management
• Management
• Marketing
Note: A specialization in PGA Golf
Management is available for aspiring
golf professionals in any major in the
Wall College of Business.
EDUCATION
• Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
• Elementary Education (2-6)
• Middle Level Education (5-8)
• Physical Education (K-12)
• Special Education—
Multicatagorical (PreK-12)
HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS
• Anthropology and Geography 5
• Art Studio
• Art History
• Communication
• Digital Culture and Design
• English
• Graphic Design
• Hispanic Studies 5
• History
• Intelligence and National
Security Studies
• Music 1
• Musical Theatre B.F.A. 1
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Theatre B.A.
• Theatre Arts B.F.A. 1
SCIENCE
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Dual Degree Engineering
(3+2 Dual Degree Program with
Clemson University)
You must select one of the following
Coastal Carolina University/Clemson
dual majors:
Biology/Engineering
Chemistry/Engineering
Computer Science/Engineering
Physics/Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Exercise and Sport Science
• Health Administration (online) 2
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Marine Science
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Mathematics (applied)
Nursing B.S.N. 3
Physics (applied)
Psychology
Public Health
Recreation and Sport Management
Sociology
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
• Interdisciplinary Studies 4
(B.A.I.S. and B.S.I.S.)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
• Pre-Allied Health/Biology
• Pre-Dental/Biology
• Pre-Law/Political Science
• Pre-Medical/Biology
• Pre-Pharmacy/Biology
• Pre-Physical Therapy/Biology
• Pre-Veterinary/Biology
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
• Master of Accountancy
• Master of Arts in Teaching
Art/English/Mathematics
Music/Science/Social Studies
• Master of Education
Educational Leadership
Learning and Teaching
Special Education
• Educational Specialist in
Educational Leadership
• Educational Specialist in
Instructional Technology
• Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
• Master of Arts in Writing
• Master of Science in Coastal
Marine and Wetland Studies
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Information
Systems Technology
• Master of Science in Sport
Management
• Certificate in Applied Computing
and Information Systems
• Certificate in Business Foundations
• Certificate in Fraud Examination
• Certificate in English Speakers of
Other Languages
• Certificate in Online Teaching
and Training
• Ph.D. in Marine Science
1 Audition required
2 Only for transfers with a completed
associate degree
3 Only for transfers with a registered
nursing license
4 Transfers or upperclassmen only
5 Pending approval by the South Carolina
Commission on Higher Education
See more at coastal.edu/admissions/programs.html.
GPS ADDRESS
VISIT CAMPUS
100 CHANTICLEER DRIVE EAST,
CONWAY, S.C.
Making a campus visit is one of the most important
steps in choosing a college. Every college has a look,
feel and sense of possibility that is all its own. CCU is
no different; come see for yourself and find out why
so many students experience Coastal Carolina and
know this is the place for them!
VISIT CAMPUS
WEEKDAY
TOURS
Weekday tours offer our most personalized visit experience. Students and families participate in a guided
tour and can meet with an admissions counselor. Tours
are offered September through April at 9:30 a.m. and
2 p.m., Monday through Friday. May through August,
tours are offered only at 9:30 a.m. Call ahead for tour
availability during the holidays. Counselor meetings
are typically scheduled after the tour, and appointments are preferred but not required. Meetings with
financial aid counselors, faculty, department heads or
coaches must be scheduled in advance. The Office of
Admissions and Merit Awards will assist you in arranging meetings with these individuals.
DIRECTIONS
The main campus in Conway is accessible from
U.S. 501 and S.C. 544.
FROM THE NORTH:
Travel I-95 South into South Carolina. Follow I-95 to
Exit 181A. Turn onto S.C. 38. Follow S.C. 38 to the intersection of U.S. 501 South. Turn right onto U.S. 501 and
proceed to Conway/Myrtle Beach. Continue on U.S.
501 through Conway, and the University is on the right.
Turn right onto University Boulevard (at the stoplight
past the flashing marquee CCU sign). Tours begin in the
rotunda at the rear of Baxley Hall.
VISIT CAMPUS
SATURDAY
TOUR PROGRAMS
Tours are offered on selected Saturdays. Please
note that these programs are offered on a spaceavailable basis; attendance is limited, and reservations
are highly recommended. Check-in is at 9 a.m., and
the tour begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon. An
admissions counselor will be available after the tour,
but no additional faculty and staff will be present.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Travel I-95 North. Take Exit 170. Follow S.C. 327 to the
intersection with S.C. 76. Turn left onto S.C. 76 East
toward Conway/Myrtle Beach. S.C. 76 merges with
U.S. 501. Follow U.S. 501 through Conway, and the
University is on the right. Turn right onto University
Boulevard (at the stoplight past the flashing marquee
CCU sign). Tours begin in the rotunda at the rear of
Baxley Hall.
VISIT CAMPUS
DISCOVERY
DAYS
Discovery Days offer our most complete visit experience. You will have the chance to tour the campus, talk
with current students, learn about our academic programs and meet other students who are choosing CCU.
These programs typically take place on a Saturday and
attract prospective students from South Carolina and
across the U.S. Admissions and financial aid counselors
will be available after the program to answer questions. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the program
begins at 9:30 a.m. The program ends at 2:30 p.m.
SIGN UP FOR
YOUR VISIT EXPERIENCE
ONLINE AT
coastal.edu/visit
You can also call us at 800.277.7000
FROM COLUMBIA, S.C.:
Take I-20 to I-95 North. Take Exit 170. Follow S.C. 327
to the intersection with S.C. 76. Turn left onto S.C. 76
East toward Conway/Myrtle Beach. S.C. 76 merges
with U.S. 501. Follow U.S. 501 through Conway, and
the University is on the right. Turn right onto University
Boulevard (at the stoplight past the flashing marquee
CCU sign). Tours begin in the rotunda at the rear of
Baxley Hall.
PARKING
If you schedule a weekday tour in advance, you will
be mailed a parking permit. If you do not receive a
permit in advance, please ask for one in the Welcome
Center when you arrive for your tour. Some spaces
on campus are designated for visitors, but they are
not available at every building and location. If you are
visiting the campus for a Saturday tour or Discovery
Day, follow the directional signs on campus to the
event and park in that area.
ACCOMMODATIONS
There are many hotels in the resort area of Myrtle
Beach to accommodate you during your visit to
the University. Please consult these resources for
information, a listing of hotels or help with
travel plans.
• South Carolina Welcome Center: 843.249.1111
• Conway Chamber of Commerce:
conwayscchamber.com
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce:
visitmyrtlebeach.com
• North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce:
northmyrtlebeachchamber.com
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52 Student Health Center
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53 Human Resources
54 Burroughs & Chapin Center (BCMW)
(School of Coastal and Marine Systems Science)
55 Coastal Science Center (CSCC)
(College of Science / Academic Testing Center)
56 Tennis Facility
57 Intramural Fields (INFD)
58 Atlantic Hall (Procurement / Shipping & Receiving)
59 450 Century Circle
60 Department of Environmental Health
and Safety / Transportation
61 Band Hall (CCBH)
62 University Place (Residence Halls)
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41A. Chanticleer Hall 41B. Tradition Hall
41C. CINO Hall
41D. Teal Hall
42 Eaglin Residence Hall
43 Hicks Hall (Dining Hall)
44 Ingle Residence Hall
45 Woods Residence Halls
45A. Palmetto
45D. Maple
45B. Elm
45E. Cypress
45C. Dogwood
45F. Oak
46 Soccer Stadium
47 Gardens Residence Halls
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48 Hackler Golf Course (JHGC)
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Williams-Brice (WB) (Recreation Center)
Boni Belle Hitting Facility
Springs Brooks Stadium / Vrooman Field
Brooks Stadium / Benton Field
Adkins Field House (ADF1)
Nichols Tennis Center
Softball Stadium
Arcadia Hall (ARCA)
(Athletic Administration)
Athletic Practice Fields
Track and Field Facility
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(38A. Facilities Administration)
Sands Hall (Campus Mail Services)
HTC Center (SRCC)
(Recreation Center / Bookstore)
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16 Smith Building (SCI) (College of Science)
17 Science II (SCI2) (College of Science)
18 Swain Hall (KESH) (College of Science)
19 Academic Building (under construction)
20 Wall Building (WALL)
(Wall College of Business Administration)
21 Brittain Hall (BRTH)
22 Edwards Building (EHFA)
(Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts)
23 Indigo Hall (INDO) (Graduate Studies)
24 Laurel Hall (Photography)
25 Hampton Hall (Video / Media Services)
26 Chauncey’s Choice (Dining Facility)
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Registrar / CINO Card Office)
Horry County Scholars Academy
Kingston Hall (Alumni Relations / Philanthropy)
Mense Hall (MNSE) (R.O.T.C.)
Central Energy Plant
Lib Jackson Student Union (STCR) / CINO Grille
(Career Services Center / International Student Services)
Spadoni Park / Graham Family Bell Tower
Wheelwright Auditorium (WHEL)
Kimbel Library (KLIB)
Bryan Information Commons (BICL)
Kearns Hall (KRNS) (University College)
Blanton Park
Atheneum Hall Alumni Center (ATNM)
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