Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University is on a 621-acre campus in the suburban setting of Conway, South Carolina.

Coastal Carolina University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Coastal Carolina University students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Coastal Carolina University has fraternities and sororities.

Coastal Carolina University has the Love Blue. In fact, more students participate in the Love Blue than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Coastal Carolina University include American Marketing Association at Coastal Carolina, Exercise Science Club, Coastal Sea Turtle Club and Coastal Elasmobranch Society (Music).

Coastal Carolina University students' favorite campus events are Organization Kick Off, Cino Day and Relay for Life.

Does Coastal Carolina University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Coastal Carolina University.

Coastal Carolina University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Coastal Carolina University students live off campus. In 2022, 45% of undergrads at Coastal Carolina University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 55% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Coastal Carolina University. There are 4,728 spots available in on-campus housing for all 9,790 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 4,464 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Coastal Carolina University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Coastal Carolina University Athletics

At Coastal Carolina University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Coastal Carolina University:

Is Coastal Carolina University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Coastal Carolina University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Coastal Carolina University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Coastal Carolina University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Coastal Carolina University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Coastal Carolina University, take Highway 501 to Conway, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Myrtle Beach International airport.

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