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Student Affairs
https://www.coastal.edu/campuslife/studentaffairs
Student Affairs provides learning opportunities, programs, and services that lead to personal growth, academic excellence, and holistic well-being that support retention and persistence for all members of the CCU community.
Student Engagement
Career Services
http://www.coastal.edu/career/
Career Services at Coastal Carolina University empowers students and alumni to explore career paths, pursue graduate education, and achieve their professional goals. Through personalized guidance and a wide range of resources, the department supports the development of career readiness and lifelong success.
Career Services offers individualized career counseling to help students and alumni assess their values, interests, skills, and personality traits. This process supports informed decisions about academic majors and career directions. The department collaborates closely with faculty, first-year experience programs, student organizations, and employers to help students set and achieve meaningful career objectives.
To support job and internship searches, Career Services provides access to a variety of tools and opportunities. These include:
- Career Fairs and Networking Events: Held each fall and spring, these events connect students and alumni with employers through on-campus and virtual formats.
- Employer Engagement: Workshops, presentations, and on-campus interviews led by industry professionals offer valuable insights and connections.
- Professional Development: Programs and resources help students build resumes, practice interviews, and develop job search strategies.
Students also have access to Handshake, a nationwide platform for job and internship postings, as well as online tools for interview preparation, employer research, and career exploration.
The internship program offers students in all majors the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields. Internships may be completed for academic credit or on a non-credit basis, providing valuable professional exposure and networking opportunities.
Lib Jackson Student Union
http://www.coastal.edu/campuslife/ljsu/
The Lib Jackson Student Union is more than a building. It is the “living room” of our campus. The union houses a 230-seat movie theater offering discounted movies on the weekends, a state-of-the-art game room where students can relax between classes by playing a game of pool or video games, and a variety of lounge spaces for students to decompress between classes. In addition to some meeting spaces, the building houses a Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), where any student organization can utilize supplies, meet, and prepare for their many events and activities.
https://www.coastal.edu/services/militaryandveteranservices/
Military & Veteran Services at Coastal Carolina University is dedicated to supporting the success of military-connected students, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their dependents. The department serves as a central resource for navigating the university experience and accessing military education benefits.
The office is home to the school certifying officials, who assist students in utilizing their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits. These professionals provide guidance on eligibility, certification, and compliance to ensure a smooth transition into academic life.
Military & Veteran Services also advises the Student Veterans Association (SVA), a recognized student organization that fosters community, advocacy, and peer support. In collaboration with the department’s staff, the SVA works to enhance the student experience for veterans and their families through events, outreach, and leadership opportunities.
Through personalized support and commitment to student success, Military & Veteran Services helps military-affiliated students thrive both academically and personally at CCU.
Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs
http://www.coastal.edu/nsfp
Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs (OTFP) at Coastal Carolina University supports the successful transition of undergraduate students and their families into the CCU community. Through a variety of programs and services, OTFP helps students navigate the academic, social, and personal changes that come with college life.
The department designs and delivers comprehensive orientation and transition experiences for all incoming students. These programs are crafted to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of university life—academically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. OTFP also provides ongoing support for current students as they progress through their academic journey and grow into engaged, successful Chanticleer alumni.
In addition to student-focused initiatives, OTFP fosters meaningful connections with families. The department coordinates family weekend, collaborates with the family council, and offers resources to help families stay informed and involved in their student’s college experience.
OTFP is also home to a vibrant student leadership program. Orientation leaders, team leaders, and student coordinators play a key role in welcoming new students and families, while developing their own leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Student Involvement and Leadership
Student Involvement & Leadership at Coastal Carolina University serves as a central hub for cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged campus community. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, the department empowers students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and make meaningful connections.
The department is organized into several key functional areas:
- Civic and Community Engagement
This area encourages students to become active citizens by participating in service initiatives, engaging with local and global communities, and promoting positive social change. Programs foster a strong sense of civic responsibility and ethical leadership.
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
Focused on values-based leadership, this area supports a community of fraternities and sororities that emphasize service, scholarship, friendship, leadership, and philanthropy. Students involved in Greek life gain lifelong connections and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Student Organizations and Leadership
With nearly 200 student-led organizations, this area offers countless opportunities for involvement in academic, cultural, recreational, and special interest groups. Leadership development programs are open to all students and are designed to help individuals discover their strengths, build confidence, and lead with purpose.
- Student Activities and Traditions
This area brings the Chanticleer spirit to life through signature events, campus-wide celebrations, and long-standing traditions. These programs foster school pride, create lasting memories, and strengthen the sense of community at CCU.
Dean of Students Office
http://www.coastal.edu/deanofstudents
The Dean of Students Office works to support and enhance the holistic development of students, focusing on student empowerment, advocacy, crisis management, and personal accountability. The office serves as the primary contact for matters relating to the Code of Student Conduct, student behavior intervention, and emergency assistance
Community Standards and Student Accountability
www.coastal.edu/csa
The Community Standards and Student Accountability team works to investigate, respond to, and resolve instances of alleged misconduct both on campus and in the surrounding communities, in order to foster a safe academic and social environment for all students. The student conduct process is intended to be an educational opportunity to assist students in understanding the impact of their decisions on both an individual and community level. The process operates within the guidelines of the Code of Student Conduct to determine students’ levels of responsibility for cases of misconduct based on the preponderance of information present.
Student Empowerment and Advocacy
http://www.coastal.edu/sea
http://www.coastal.edu/sea
Student Empowerment and Advocacy supports students in managing all aspects of their personal, social and academic success by addressing questions or concerns about utilizing various campus resources. This area assists students struggling to function academically, socially or mentally because of a personal challenge or crisis by aiding students in identifying and navigating offices both on and off campus to meet their respective needs. To provide holistic support to students, this area also provides student emergency notifications, manages student benevolence funding, basic needs assistance, and chosen/preferred name changes for students.
http://www.coastal.edu/deanofstudents/c-it
The Chant Intervention Team (C‐IT) is composed of representatives from across campus whose mission is to identify and address student behaviors that are concerning or disruptive to the campus community. The C‐IT collaborates to assist students who are struggling to maintain adequate functioning due to behavioral, psychological, or medical concerns.
Health Equity & Well-Being
Health & Well-Being provides holistic well-being services to CCU students to support success inside and outside of the classroom. The below websites offer information about each of these offices and the services they provide.
Some of the programs offered in Health and Well-Being include:
- TimelyCare: provides free and immediate access to medical and mental health support for all CCU students, available 24/7, 365 days a year from anywhere in the United States.
- Counseling and Support Groups for a variety of issues students may face in college.
- Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Support resources including confidential advocacy.
- Chants for Recovery, provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for students seeking recovery and opportunities to engage in a substance-free college experience.
- Step Up bystander intervention program, is an initiative to encourage students to “Step Up” in situations that have the potential to endanger the health and safety of others.
Accessibility and Disability Services
http://www.coastal.edu/disabilityservices/
Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) at Coastal Carolina University offers support and assistance to current and incoming students with disabilities and medical conditions by coordinating and implementing appropriate accommodations and providing resources and services as they relate to academics, university housing, dining, and campus activities. ADS functions as a source of information, educational outreach and advice, as well as a communication link among individuals with disabilities, faculty and staff, and the university community at large.
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