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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
What are the meal plan options and how many dining dollars does each plan come with?
15 meal plan: 15 meals per week (obviously), $135 per semester, no gold swipes
Do I have to be a Christian to go here? What is the faith integration like on campus?
No.
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
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
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.
What are all of the food options on campus and are they actually good?
Dining Hall, Buc Stop Grill, CFA, Java City
Name 3 things that happen in Lightsey Chapel.
Chapel (again, obvi), musical performances, concerts, recitals, theater productions, guest speakers, Summit Church on Sundays, Elevate
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
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.
Do you have Greek life and other clubs? Name as many as you can.
Yes. 50+ organizations.
Can you tell me about the ROTC program?
Air Force and Army, 4 year programs
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
Name 4 things the library offers for students.
1) $11.25 for printing
2) PASCAL book exchange
3) study rooms
4) computers, printers
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
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!
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
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
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