Coastal History
What year was Coastal Carolina University founded?
1954
Where did the idea for the Chanticleer as a mascot originate?
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Where can you call or text questions about campus?
CHANT411
In which building can the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships be found?
Baxley Hall
How many new freshmen started at Coastal this fall?
2,957 students
What year did Coastal Carolina become an independent, public institution?
1993
What is the name of the live mascot (the real rooster)?
Maddox
Where can Coastal students get help with an English paper?
The Writing Lab in Thompson Library
Where can you ask questions about how to pay your bill or set up a payment plan?
Office of Student Accounts in Baxley Hall
Approximately how many students are enrolled at Coastal (round to the nearest thousand)?
Approximately 12,000
In 1960, what college did Coastal Carolina become a regional campus for?
University of South Carolina
What was the original mascot for Coastal Carolina University Athletics?
A. Bulldogs
B. Spartans
C. Pelicans
D. Tigers
B. Spartans
Which library is currently under construction?
Kimbel Library
Where can you go with questions about your computer, email, or other tech issues?
Student Computing Services in Thompson Library
How many new students are starting this fall (both freshmen and transfer students)?
3,595 students
What was the first campus building on Coastal's Campus?
Singleton Building
What was the first intercollegiate athletics event held at Coastal?
Basketball (took place in 1961)
Where can any Coastal student find help with career counseling and advice outside of the Wall Building?
Career Services
Who do you talk to about registration for Spring 2025?
Your Academic Advisor
How many SC counties are represented in the freshmen class?
41 counties (out of 46!)
What college did Coastal Carolina open as a branch of when it was Coastal Carolina Junior College in 1954?
College of Charleston
Who was the live mascot named after?
Basketball Coach and English Professor Cal Maddox (he also helped the student body choose the Chanticleer as the mascot)
Where can business students find assistance about internships, careers, and professional development activities within the Wall College of Business?
Wall Center for Student Engagement
What office on campus helps with academic skills like organization, time management, and study skills?
Academic Coaching in Thompson Library
What was the first to second year retention rate for the previous incoming freshmen?
78.4%