CSU Events

Experience Welcome Week- a series of exciting events & activities designed to help you make the most of your first week as a Buccaneer! Get ready for an unforgettable week. Welcome Home & Go Bucs!

Thurs, August 21

New Student Move-In
8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Residence Halls
Welcome Home, Bucs!

One Stop Shop
8 a.m.–2 p.m. | WCCL 102 & 103
Only students who need their embarkation pass will visit the One Stop Shop to get their checklist items completed.
Get Ready to Sail!

Lunch
1 p.m. | The Caf

First Gen Welcome
2:30–3:30 p.m. | WCCL 102 & 103
First Generation students this one’s for you!
This event is by invitation only.

Commuter Check-In
3–4 p.m. | Lightsey Chapel Portico
Commuters come pick up your Welcome Week materials before our opening session.

Welcome Home Session
4–5 p.m. | Lightsey Chapel
Students and families join us for our opening session!

Playfair
5–6:30 p.m. | Buc Dome
Connect with fellow students and make some new friends!

Dinner
6:30 p.m. | The Caf

The Movement
8 p.m. | Lightsey Chapel
Come worship with us and receive your first chapel credit of the semester!

RA Housewarming
9:30 p.m. | Residence Halls

Fri, August 22

Breakfast with Bucky
8 a.m. | The Caf
Get ready for your first full day as a Buccaneer!

Orientation Check-In
8:30–10 a.m. | Chapel Portico
All students will need to check in prior to our morning session.

Session 1: Bucs on Board
10-11:30 a.m. | Chapel
It’s a Bucs Life! Learn all you need to know to be a Buccaneer!

Lunch
11:30–1:30 p.m. | The Caf

Session 2: Bucademics
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Chapel
Hear from our academic departments and learn about resources to help you succeed in your studies!

Academic Resource Drop-In & Class Schedule Amazing Race
2:30-4 p.m. | Reflection Pond
Meet your amazing professors and find a group to compete in the Class schedule Amazing Race.

Free Time
4 p.m. | WCCL & Reflection Pond
Find a Welcome Week Leader and join the fun!

Dinner
5:30 p.m. | The Caf

Class Picture
6:30 p.m. | Reflection Pond
Wear your new blue Charleston Southern t-shirt!

Ice Cream Social
7:30 p.m. | Costin Plaza
Sweet treat before a night of games and glow mini golf!

Glow Mini Golf and Sports
8 p.m. | Intramural Field
Grab a friend, grab a glow stick, and get ready for a fun night!

Sat, August 23

Breakfast
8 a.m. | The Caf

Fan Fest
8-11:30 a.m. | Buccaneer Field
Meet athletic teams and coaches, watch a football scrimmage, and more!

Bucs Kickoff
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Buccaneer Field
Let’s learn the chants and traditions of CSU!

Lunch
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | The Caf

Campus Connections
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | WCCL 102 & 103
Learn about campus resources, student organizations, and more!

Rec Fest & Pool Party
2 p.m. | Brewer Center & Intramural Field
Come hang with Campus Recreation!
There’s something for everyone!

Dinner
5:30 p.m. | The Caf

The Movement: Part II
6:30 p.m. | Buc Dome
For all students—new and returning!

Bucky’s Welcome
7:30 p.m. | Buccaneer Field
First Sweet 16 event of the year!
Don’t miss it!

Sun, August 24

Church On Your Own
We encourage you to visit one of the many great local churches!

Lunch
Noon–1 p.m. | The Caf

Campus Prayer
4:45–5:30 p.m. | Chapel
Join us outside Lightsey Chapel as we gather to pray over our campus community and all that God will do at CSU this year!

All Resident Res Life Meeting
7 p.m. | Chapel
Mandatory for all on-campus residents—new and returning.

Milkshake Mixer with Aramark
8 p.m. | The Buc Stop

Mon, August 25

Donuts & Directions
7:30–9 a.m. | Reflection Pond
Let’s Celebrate your first day of class! Grab a donut on your way to class from our Student Life staff!

Hue Got This!
4–6 p.m. | Outside of Student Center
Long first day? Come craft with us to relax after class and tie-dye a tote, hat, or shirt!

Tues, August 26

Donuts & Directions
7:30–9 a.m. | Reflection Pond

Grocery Store Bingo
11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. | The Caf
Join us in The Caf during lunch to play bingo and win prizes!

Wed, August 27

Prayer Chapel
11 a.m. | Chapel
First chapel of the year! Don’t forget to scan your BucNation on your way out to get credit!

Jobs at Bay & Club Drop-In
11:30–1:30 p.m. | Reflection Pond
Following Chapel, connect with local businesses for job opportunities and CSU student organizations.

Thurs, August 28

Popsicle Pass Out
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Reflection Pond
Cool down from the August heat! Grab a free popsicle from your Residence Life Staff!

Elevate
8 p.m. | Chapel
Come join us for the first Elevate of the semester as we worship and dive into the Word!

Buc Bash!
9–11 p.m. | Intramural Field
Get ready for your second Sweet 16 event!

Sat, August 30

Football Watch Party
7:30 p.m. | The Caf
Watch the Bucs on the big screen as they face Vanderbilt in Nashville.