What’s New at CSU

Wondering what’s new at CSU for fall 2024? We’ve got you covered.

The Hub Is Committed to Your Success

The Hub, located on the second floor of Rivers Library, is a one-stop-shop for academic support, advice, and encouragement. And the best part? The personalized services are free for CSU students!  

The Hub combines services that used to live in three different buildings in one convenient location.

Academic Advising
In addition to a Faculty Mentor, previously known as your faculty advisor, all students are now assigned a Success Coach to help guide you to degree completion. Thinking of changing your major? Wondering if you can graduate early? Need a tutor (and some prayer) before your next test? These are all good reasons to visit your Success Coach in The Hub! You can find more information about your Faculty Mentor and Success Coach by logging into MyCSU.

Tutoring
Peer tutors are available in The Hub to review difficult course content, answer questions, and provide practice problems. You can also schedule a tutor to help with time management or map out your assignments for the semester so you can be sure you’re on the path that leads to success. Tutors are available both online and in-person, and services are free for all CSU students.  

Make an appointment!

Walk-In Services
Our team is available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to answer questions about Blackboard, Slingshot, Bucmail, and more. In addition, walk-in Math and Writing tutors are available between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.  

Testing
Charleston Southern provides a full range of testing services including CLEP, placement exams, and Accommodations through Accessibility Services.Tests may be scheduled Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. to ensure all tests end by 5 p.m.  Email testingcenter@csuniv.edu to schedule a test.

Accessibility Services
Accommodating your needs

Accessibility Services works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create an inclusive learning environment. Our approach is student-centered and interactive. Please use the links below to learn more about accessing reasonable accommodations at CSU.

Athletics
Charleston Southern and Williams Strength completed the renovation to the Buccaneers’ Athletic Performance Center this summer. A full video of the renovation can be found here.
 
The Athletic Performance Center features the Williams Strength Signature full double-sided combo hybrid rack, considered to be the best rack on the market. These racks are fully equipped with jammer arms, band pegs, and other modalities that allow efficient training to enhance student-athlete performance. 
 
Another major upgrade to the facility includes a renovation of the previous floor. The new flooring is navy-blue beast plus roll with the needed thickness to be able to withstand heavy weight being dropped and the volume coming through the performance center daily. A turf area through the middle of the room was added which allow low-impact plyometrics for speed and power development as well as a general warm-up area.

Dining Services Rebranded as 1964 Hospitality Group

For commuters and residents across campus, the two new retail locations—The Galley at Russell and The Galley at Wingo—allow our students the option to grab everyday items at their convenience. Declining balance is accepted at these locations.  

The Buc Stop offers mobile and kiosk ordering to support Bucs on the go. The location will offer an enhanced menu featuring Burger + Fries and Jack’s Burrito.  

In addition, students can upgrade meal plans for the ability to use meal swipes at the campus Chick-fil-A or The Buc Stop. This meal exchange option is certain to be a fan favorite! 

Rebranding of Offices to Better Serve Students

Student Financial Services
In order to better serve students, the offices of Student Accounts and Financial Aid have combined to form Student Financial Services. The office is located on the second floor of the Student Center. Student Financial Services is committed to delivering exceptional service to CSU students and the campus community.

Military Services
Formerly known as Veterans Services, the Military Services office serves all military connected students and assists them in the use of educational benefits and provides activities to foster community. Military Services is located on the second floor of the Student Center.

Student Life Upgrades

BucStop
New furniture and a paint job are in the works for the BucStop in the Student Center.

Saltwater Pool
The Morley Pool, part of the campus recreation complex, has been converted from a chlorine system to a saltwater system. Nate Cobb, director of campus recreation, said, “Saltwater pools are gentler on the skin, eyes and hair. It does not make you itchy like high chlorine pools do.”  Cobb said other advantages of saltwater pools include silkier water leaving your skin and hair feeling silky after swimming instead of feeling sticky after swimming in a chlorine pool.

New Minors and a Master’s Degree in Academics

Master of Science in information technology 
The Master of Science in information technology is a cross-disciplinary degree well-suited for students in the information technology or computer science fields. The program blends Master of Science in computer science courses with leadership and managerial courses offered in the Nielsen College of Business.

The program allows students with an eye toward leadership roles such as chief information officer and chief technology officer to grow their technical and managerial skills. Students will take courses such as Fundamentals of Leadership, Servant Leadership, Leading Organizational Change and Transformation and more. 

The program consists of 30 hours with a thesis option or nonthesis option. Students electing the nonthesis route will chose from classes such as Data Mining, Advanced Computer Architecture, and Applied Cryptography.

New minors have also been added to the curriculum:

• Entrepreneurship in the Nielsen College of Business
• Philosophy in the College of Christian Studies
• Professional Writing in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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