Charleston Southern University will welcome more than 1,300 students to campus during its annual Move In Weekend. Having exceeded goals for enrollment and resident housing, CSU projects to have over 2,400 full-time traditional undergraduates joining the campus family this fall. Close to 1,000 graduate and online students will pursue their purpose and degree at CSU as well.
Due to the continued increase in residential numbers, the university will accommodate students in the on-campus Wingate hotel in nearly all four floors—not unknown to residents prior to the addition of the newest residence hall in 2019. Numbers this year are on par with last year as CSU continues to see higher amounts of returning students seeking more affordable housing on campus versus off campus in the Charleston area. Last year, CSU had the largest incoming class than any other member institution within the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU).
Photo/video opportunities include:
• New students moving in from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17
• Returning students moving in from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19
• Bucky’s Welcome in Buccaneer Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 – It’s the first CSU Sweet 16 (Student Life) event of the year! Bucky the mascot will welcome new and old Buccaneers to campus with music and fireworks. CSU organizations and community vendors will also be set up around the track to offer connections to students.
Other notable news:
• CSU plans to beat its own national record this fall for the most Operation Christmas Child boxes packed by any university in the U.S.
• The 4th president of CSU will begin the first of October. President-elect Keith Faulkner is an alumnus and the current president of Appalachian School of Law.
• CSU earns Gold rank in 2023-2024 Military Friendly school designation.
