The Concerned Parent
It's a BUC's Life
FEED ME + Leftovers
Jesus is King
The Academic Portion
100

So, like, what are those blue light poles around? 

BONUS: How many do we have on campus?


Panic Button Poles - you can push the button at any time, 24/7, and security will immediately come to that location.


BONUS: 18


100

Tell me about CSU's NCAA athletics. How do I become a student athlete?

16 Teams, Big South Conference. Reach out to the coaching staff directly via the staff directory on the CSU website.

100

What are the Dining Hall hours? 


BONUS: Chick-fil-A? Buc Stop Grill?

Monday-Thursday: 7 am-8 pm

Friday: 7 am-7 pm

Saturday-Sunday: 8-9:30 am, 11-1:30 pm, 4:30-7 pm

100

Talk to me about chapel... do I have to go?

Yes. A total of 48 chapel credits are needed to graduate (education and nursing are the exceptions). Breakdowns to 6 per semester, but can get the credits whenever they see fit.

100

What is the student to faculty ratio and how is this a benefit unique to CSU? What is the average class size?

13:1

Personal reasons

20-30 students

200

Is my Freshman allowed to have a car on campus and how much is it going to cost?

Yes, approx. $21 a year. You must register online.

200

What do you know about intramurals? What all can you tell me about the Brewer Center?

There are different intramural teams offered each semester. You sign up using the IMLeagues app. Any student can participate.

The Brewer Center: have to have a membership, can check out equipment for volleyball/basketball/ etc. from the front desk to use in the gym, fitness center offering varying classes each semester, weight room for all students, lounge with pool/ping pong tables, locker room. Pool open seasonally with a lifeguard.

200

What are the meal plan options and how many dining dollars does each plan come with?

All-Access Plan: unlimited meals, $90 per semester, 5 gold swipes/ wk but 1 per day


15 meal plan: 15 meals per week (obviously), $135 per semester, no gold swipes


200

Do I have to be a Christian to go here? What is the faith integration like on campus?

No.

200

Tell me a little about all 3 tutoring centers on campus.

Writing Center: face-to-face, online, e-tutoring, proofreading

Math Lab: walk-in tutoring service, peer tutors

Learning Center: academic writing support, help with numerous subjects

300

Can you tell me about 4 things you can do in both the career center and student success center?

Career Center: resume/ cover letter help, take career aptitude tests, interview prep, wardrobe closet (Dress For Success!), internship/ job opportunities

Student Success Center: testing center, change your major, get study tips

300

What are the open dorm policies like?

Covid: No visitation

Regular: Girls can not visit the Quads.  Monday-Wednesday from 5-11 pm for males to visit female dorms. Friday-Saturday from 12-11 pm. None on Thursday or Sunday.

300

What are all of the food options on campus and are they actually good?

Dining Hall, Buc Stop Grill, CFA, Java City

300

Name 3 things that happen in Lightsey Chapel.

Chapel (again, obvi), musical performances, concerts, recitals, theater productions, guest speakers, Summit Church on Sundays, Elevate

300

What is the order of the row of 4 academic buildings and which department lives in each? Tell me one fact about each program.

Ashby - Math/ Computer Science

Jones - Business/ President's Office

Norris - English

Wingo - Education

400

Why aren't there any books in the bookstore and how is my student supposed to receive mail?

Books are included with tuition through Slingshot. They will be delivered directly to your dorm room. Commuters can pick them up or get them delivered. Students receive an email letting them know they have mail, which they can pick up from the bookstore.

400

Do you have Greek life and other clubs? Name as many as you can.

Yes. 50+ organizations.

400

Can you tell me about the ROTC program?

Air Force and Army, 4 year programs

400

What is Elevate? Render? Pursue? When do they meet?

Elevate - all campus ministry. Thursday's at 7

Render - Women's ministry

Pursue - Men's ministry

400

Name 4 things the library offers for students.

1) $11.25 for printing

2) PASCAL book exchange 

3) study rooms

4) computers, printers

500

Name 5 security measures that are available for students on campus?

1) Blue button poles

2) Security escort

3) Locked gates to enter campus at night

4) North Charleston PD substation on campus

5) Fobs/ Keys to get into buildings and hallways


500

What are Sweet 16 events?

8 per semester. They are events put on by student life. A great way to make friends, have fun, build community!

500

What is the student breakdown on campus...How many total students do we have? Minorities? Out of state? How many live on campus?

3400+ with grad students, 2700 undergrad

31% minorities - most diverse private university in the state

18% out of state

1200-1500 live on campus

500

Name 5 things about CSU's history.

1) Previously called Baptist College of Charleston - changed in 1990

2) Founded in 1964

3) Affiliated with SC Baptist Convention

4) 3 total presidents - currently Dondi Costin

5) First collegiate aeronautics program in SC

500

What are our current top 5 majors and what can you tell me about them?

1) Nursing

2) Kinesiology

3) Business

4) Biology

5) Education