Navigating Coastal Carolina University: A Comprehensive Guide to the Campus Map
Choosing a college is a significant step, and visiting the campus plays a crucial role in making that decision. Coastal Carolina University (CCU) offers a vibrant and dynamic experience that extends beyond the classroom. To help prospective students, visitors, and members of the CCU community navigate the campus, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of the campus map and essential information for planning a visit.
Planning Your Visit
Making a campus visit is one of the most important steps in choosing a college. Every college has a look, feel and sense of possibility that are all its own. Regardless of when you visit, you will receive the individualized attention that is the hallmark of the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards. To make the most of your visit, it's recommended to schedule it in advance.
Registration and Arrival
Click on the links above to register for your Coastal experience. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check-in. Weekday campus tours begin in the Welcome Center in Baxley Hall (#1 on the map). The street address for Baxley Hall is 100 Chanticleer Drive East, Conway, SC 29526. The Office of Admissions and Merit Awards is also located on the first floor of Baxley Hall.
Campus Tour Details
The campus tour lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes. The tour will not visit campus housing. If you wish to meet with an academic department, please make an appointment with them separately in advance. View or print the campus map here.
Parking Information
Weekday visitors will be given a temporary parking permit at check-in. Limited visitor parking is available near Baxley Hall, and additional parking can be found in nearby lots (you may park in any space except those designated as faculty/staff, handicapped, or reserved). Teal Trailblazers (student tour guides) will be outside of Baxley Hall to distribute parking passes to guests upon arrival.
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Directions to Coastal Carolina University
CCU is located at 100 Chanticleer Drive East, Conway, S.C.
From the North
Travel I-95 South into South Carolina. Follow I-95 to Exit 181A. Turn left onto SC Hwy. 38. Follow Hwy. 38 to the intersection of US Hwy. 501. Turn right onto Hwy. 501 and proceed to Conway/Myrtle Beach. Continue on Hwy. 501 through Conway and Coastal Carolina University will be on the right. Turn right onto University Blvd. at the stoplight with the Coastal Carolina University sign.
From the South
Travel I-95 North. Take Exit 170. Follow SC Hwy. 327 to the intersection with SC Hwy. 576. Turn left onto Hwy. 576 and follow toward Conway/Myrtle Beach. Hwy. 576 will merge with Hwy. 501. Follow Hwy. 501 through Conway and Coastal Carolina University will be on the right. Turn right onto University Blvd. at the stoplight with the Coastal Carolina University sign.
From Columbia, South Carolina
Take I-20 to I-95. Go north on I-95. Take Exit 170. Follow SC Hwy. 327 to the intersection with SC Hwy. 576. Turn left onto Hwy. 576 and follow toward Conway/Myrtle Beach. Hwy. 576 will merge with Hwy. 501. Follow Hwy. 501 through Conway and Coastal Carolina University will be on the right. Turn right onto University Boulevard. at the stoplight with the Coastal Carolina University sign.
Arriving by Air
Myrtle Beach International Airport is approximately 15 miles (24 km) from Coastal Carolina University. Give yourself plenty of time to travel from the airport to the campus as traffic may be heavy, especially during the summer months. The following airlines provide service to Myrtle Beach: Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Breeze, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines.
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Accommodation
There are many hotels in the resort area of Myrtle Beach and Conway. Coastal Carolina University has partnered with Campus Travel Management to provide discounted hotel accommodations to campus visitors.
Campus Life and Traditions
CCU is a vibrant and dynamic experience that goes beyond the classroom. Our campus is a lively community filled with opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and unforgettable memories. CCU's largest, carnival-like event held near the end of the spring semester. One of the first and last traditions for students while they are on campus, involves having their photo taken with the bronze Chauncey. At CCU, we believe that financial aid should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. CHANT411 provides a central point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff and visitors who want a question answered or need guidance navigating the university system.
Additional Information
Members of the media are allowed to park in visitor parking (indicated on this map in pink) if they obtain a temporary parking pass from the Office of University Marketing and Communication. Visitor parking passes are provided to media organizations by the Office of University Marketing and Communication on an annual basis upon written request.
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