14 Things to Take Advantage of at Coastal Carolina University

1. The First 54 - The “First 54” is a programming initiative that focuses on providing activities for all students for the first 54 days of the fall semester. Students can go to a variety of events that range from Greek life day parties, to rock climbing competitions at the gym. (Why 54 days? Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954!)
2. Expansion - “Coastal Carolina; Under construction since 1954”, is a running joke that’s often said. Although the construction can sometimes be an inconvenience, we can all agree that we appreciate it in the long run. CCU has added brand new residence halls, science buildings, and stadiums over the past few years and it’s absolutely gorgeous.
3. Organization Kickoff (Formerly Club Recruitment Day) - This is by far one of the most fun days of the year. If you’re new to campus and you’re not exactly sure where you fit in, this day is specifically for you. Over 120 clubs and organizations gather and table out on Prince Lawn, all day long, in an attempt to inform and recruit new members. At Organization Kickoff, you can find a wide variety of organizations that may peak your interest; such as the Vice Versa Fashion Club, CINO Pantry , The Sea Turtle Club, and so much more.
4. CINO Day - Imagine a state fair in the middle of your campus. Flame throwers, bouncy houses, exoctic animals, ziplines, carnival foods, and a host of other items. This event is provided to you by The Coastal Activities Board and is one of the most anticipated events of the year.
5. Greek Life - Add a chapter to your life. Coastal’s fraternity and sorority life is rapidly growing with another chapter colonizing (seemingly) every other fall semester. If you’re looking to get involved with an organization that’s extremely focused on community service, brother/sisterhood, and academic achievement, look into joining a chapter.
6. Sporting Events - The new Spring-Brooks Baseball stadium allows students to enjoy a scenic upper deck, boardwalk, and student section while cheering on a highly successful baseball team. The HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center houses back to back Big South Championship teams for students to enjoy all year long. In the words of CCU Stallion, “Yay us! Boo them! Go Sports!”.
7. The Lib-Jackson Student Union - This stunning building has so much to offer for students. You can enjoy an incredibly inexpensive movie, buy a quick snack from the Main Street P.O.D Market, host a meeting in one of the upstairs conference rooms, hang out with friends in the downstairs game room, or work on something for your organization in the Student Organization Resource Center.
8. SCAF - Joining the Student Chanticleer Athletic Foundation will automatically award you 3,000 GoTeal Rewards points, membership t-shirt/decal, and exclusive discounts to restaurants/stores in the area. Funds raised through SCAF will support gameday experiences.
9. The Farmer’s Market - If you’re still clinging on to your “healthier lifestyle” New Year’s Resolution, this is something you’d love. Vendors from the local community come out and sell fresh produce and handmade crafts to students for a fraction of the price of local grocery stores. If the price isn’t something that concerns you, the convenience is definitely a lovely aspect as well, as this is basically brought directly to your front door.
10. Late Night Bingo - Another CAB event where students have the opportunity to win awesome prizes. Need new Beats headphones, a massive flat screen t.v, gaming systems, or apparel? This is the easiest and most fun way to win it. No strings attached. It’s too easy. I would 10/10 recommend attending this event at least once during your time at CCU.
11. CINO Leadership Programs - The Office Of Student Life provides multiple leadership activities for students to take advantage of throughout the year. CINO Quest is a program that’s aimed at providing incoming freshman with a mentor and family to help guide them through their first year on campus. CINO Ignite is for sophomores that are interested in learning how to embrace their own leadership skills and understand their peers by analyzing things from different perspectives. CINO Legacy is for upperclassmen that want to leave their mark and it focuses on improving networking/basic life skills. Each program is highly encouraged and is an absolutely amazing opportunity that everyone should take advantage of while at Coastal.
12. Campus Recreation - The rock wall, intramurals, HTC gym facilites, Williams-Brice gym, and outdoor centers are all great places to go if you want to stay in shape.
13. Surf Turf - Come out, in the fall, and watch Coastal Carolina football play on this spectacular teal turf. This turf is one of only a few in the country to dawn the colors of it’s school and it’s one that you have to see in person to truly appreciate.
14. Faculty/Staff - The faculty and staff at Coastal Carolina are just simply amazing. If you need extra help, most professors are willing to do everything in their power to help you. The staff in the dining halls greet everyone with a smile and do all they can to ensure that you have the best dining experience. The library workers are there for you, even during the most stressful finals weeks, with coloring books, Starbucks, Jenga puzzles, and many other stress relievers to help you relax and focus.