Coastal Carolina UniversityMove-In Guide
Conway, South Carolina
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1954🔗 www.coastal.edu
Coastal Carolina University's 621-acre campus sits in Conway, a short drive from Myrtle Beach, with first-year students housed together in the Elvington Loop community - Chanticleer, DeCenzo, and Tradition halls.
Enrollment
10,811
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,703
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 12-16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
By appointment via MyCoastalHome. Arrive exactly at your scheduled time - no more than two vehicles permitted through the check-in lot at once.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in is by appointment via MyCoastalHome, scheduled within the Fall 2026 window above - book and confirm your exact appointment time through that portal.
- Check-in location
- Check-in is coordinated through the Community Desk in Tradition Hall, part of the Elvington Loop first-year community.
- Parking
- No more than two vehicles are permitted through the check-in lot at once, so be ready to unload quickly and move your vehicle to make room for the next family.
- What you'll receive
- You'll receive your room key or access card at check-in.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (4)
Reserved for first-year students
Chanticleer Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year onlyDeCenzo Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year onlyThe Gardens
Suite-style · Coed
First-year onlyTradition Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (9)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Blue Ridge
Eaglin Hall
Grand Strand
Ingle Hall
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Piedmont
Sandhills
Singleton-Young Hall
The Cove
The Woods
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Low Country
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Teal Nation Orientation (register starting March 9, 2026)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - June 30, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$16,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walmart1.8 miles
- CVS Pharmacy2.1 miles
- Walgreens2.1 miles
- Publix4 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.