Coastal Georgia Viewbook

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Where do you want to go? Forget any perceived limits you may have placed on your life – who is it you truly, deeply want to be? At the College of Coastal Georgia, this is the place to set aside boundaries and think beyond. Our practical, relevant education will challenge you and prepare you. Our close, supportive community will inspire and embolden you. Here, in the beautiful Golden Isles of Georgia, amid a limitless sea of opportunities, a new and exciting future awaits. So...where do you want to go?

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Coastal Georgia is a public four-year college in the University System of Georgia, offering a unique combination of quality academics, affordability, and the natural beauty and sunshine of Georgia’s Golden Isles.

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We are focused on one thing, and one thing only: STUDENT

SUCCESS. If it

doesn’t have to do with student success, we don’t do it. Period. This is a studentcentered, success-focused education that will equip you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to thrive in your career and in every aspect of your life.

A 4-YEAR PREPARATION Coastal Georgia offers four-year bachelor’s programs across more than 20 majors – from American Studies, Biological Sciences, and Business Administration to Education, Nursing, and Health Informatics. You can customize your major with electives, minors, and concentrations to tailor your program to your precise interest.

AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY BEHIND YOU Kelsie F. Major: Business/Management Hometown: Milledgeville, GA On a close community Coming from a small, close-knit high school, I wanted a college that embodied the feeling of community and family, and at Coastal I found it.

On personalized attention Because Coastal is a smaller school, students aren’t numbers but rather we’re known by name.

It makes for amazing personal attention!

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On supporting success We have an incredible support system made up of peers, professors, and staff who believe in you and will do anything to help you succeed.

AN ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION Coastal Georgia was recently ranked as the ninth most affordable small college in the nation. Low tuition, low fees, low student debt – how do we do that? It’s simple – we’re clear about our focus. If it doesn’t enhance student achievement, support, or success, we don’t waste unnecessary dollars on it.

• Smaller, more personalized college • Dedicated, mentoring faculty • Undergraduate only – all resources dedicated to undergrads • Major courses taken in freshman year • Comprehensive, holistic support system • Research opportunities available in freshman year • Free professional and peer tutoring services • Professional, one-on-one advisement

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS With small classes and a studentcentered focus, personalized attention is the norm here. Your professors will know you. They will guide and mentor you. They will help you see a larger vision for your life, as they work side by side with you to help make that vision a reality.

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A WORLD-CLASS PLAYGROUND The College of Coastal Georgia is just a quick ride over the causeway from St. Simons Island or Jekyll Island. Both seaside playgrounds provide gorgeous surroundings as well as a limitless array of fun activities – from jogging, biking, and hiking to swimming, paddle boarding, and sunning on sandy beaches.

AN AMAZING OUTDOOR CLASSROOM Our coastal environment is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but as one of the first designated, protected wetlands in the nation, it is a fascinating and complex ecosystem, offering an amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife, and sea life. For our students, it is a college classroom unlike any other.

Imagine attending college in a COASTAL

LOCATION - in the natural beauty

and sunshine of Georgia’s Golden Isles. Proximity to the Atlantic beaches. Academic programs enhanced by a coastal environment. Unique opportunities for experiential learning. Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, Sea Island...incredible!

• One of the most popular destination areas in the United States • Located on the Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida • Serene, natural beauty in a seaside setting • Rich and storied history • Miles of sandy beaches • Beautiful marshes surrounding the area • Unmatched opportunities for experiential learning • Unlimited recreational activities

A LOCATION BEYOND

CAMDEN CENTER The Camden Center is located in Kingsland, 20 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida. With its state-of-the-art labs and equipment, the Center offers a wide variety of courses. Students can mix and match classroom and online offerings to fit their busy schedules.

Cameron A. Double Major: Biological Sciences/Coastal Ecology and Environmental Science/Natural Sciences Hometown: Rome, GA On active, outdoor classrooms Many of my classes utilize the countless natural “classrooms” in the coastal environment to provide unique hands-on learning experiences.

On one-of-a-kind research opportunities The hands-on scientific research made possible by the College’s coastal location has been the cornerstone of my undergraduate career.

On sun and fun There are countless recreational opportunities. In a matter of minutes I can be on the beach, kayaking in the saltmarsh, or exploring nature trails.

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One of our campus leaders said it best when describing Coastal Georgia: “This is a

BIG-SMALL COLLEGE” – big enough to offer every imaginable opportunity, and small enough to know you and be invested in your success. This is an opportunityfilled, personalized college experience – one that truly offers the best of all worlds.

COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS Lily H. Major: Environmental Science Hometown: Dacula, GA On small classes Small class sizes allow students to have personal connections with professors. Help is never hard to find for those who ask for it.

On academic support Academic resources – such as tutoring, professors’ office hours, study groups, and supplemental instructors – are abundant and incredibly helpful.

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On a renewed confidence All of the support and resources have set me up for success and have allowed me to feel more confident and more ambitious in my studies.

AN ENGAGING FACULTY Our professors are involved. They interact daily with students in and outside of the classroom. They invite students to collaborate in research and to attend conferences. You’ll find faculty regularly attending campus events and games, joining students at lunch, or inviting student groups to their homes for dinner. Here, bonds between students and professors are strong.

They are deep. They are lasting.

SMALL IS HUGE You won’t find big, impersonal, 200-seat classrooms at Coastal Georgia. Ours is a more personalized education, taught in small classes, where you’ll join in active discussions, engage in hands-on learning, build close relationships with your professors, and receive the individual support and encouragement you need to become your best.

• A student-centered education • Close community in a family-like atmosphere • Diverse student body • Small, active, engaging classes • Average class size: 23 students • 19:1 student-faculty ratio • Mentoring faculty dedicated to student success • Professional, comprehensive system of support

CHILL, IT’S COASTAL Here, at Coastal Georgia, in the Golden Isles, it’s just a different culture. It’s more welcoming.

It’s more easy-going. It’s more comfortable. To fit in here, to thrive here, you don’t have to be a certain type of student or a certain type of person. All you have to be...is yourself.

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A public institution in the University System of Georgia, Coastal Georgia offers

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS through the schools of Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Management, and Nursing and Health Sciences.

Grounded in the liberal arts, led by dedicated, world-class faculty, this is an education that will prepare you well.

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• Four-year bachelor’s programs across 20+ majors • Customize your program using electives, minors, and concentrations • University System common general education curriculum • Expert faculty who lead students in undergraduate research • Nationally top-ranked nursing program • More than 25 Education graduates have been awarded Teacher of the Year • Unique and industry-leading Data Science bachelor’s degree • Retired executives to Golden Isles serve as mentors to Business majors • Challenging Honors Program • To explore our programs, visit ccga.edu/academicprograms

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Our coastal environment and community partnerships make possible unique and highly experiential educational opportunities for our students. A sampling of our locationenhanced programs include: Coastal Ecology students don’t just read about their field in books. They have unparalleled access to the Georgia Coast, where a variety of coastal and marine ecosystems provide living laboratories for hands-on discovery and conservation.

Environmental Science majors immerse themselves in coastal and southeastern environments through frequent field courses. Currently 100% of students complete a professional internship and/or independent research as part of their degree.

Criminal Justice students benefit from our proximity to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, a training destination for 91 federal law enforcement agencies.

Students learn from current and former FLETC instructors and pursue internships at the Center.

Hospitality and Tourism Management majors are surrounded by world-class resorts and tourism destinations.

They benefit from unparalleled internship opportunities – in fact, every major completes a 150-hour internship.

THE HONORS PROGRAM The Honors Program provides enhanced educational experiences to the brightest and most driven students through even smaller courses taught by Honors Faculty and through other opportunities for learning and growth outside of the classroom. Honors students connect to faculty members and community partners through internships, service-learning projects, and opportunities to pursue undergraduate research.

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This is no passive education. At Coastal Georgia, you’ll actively engage in

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – from hands-on field experiences, team projects, and service learning to professional internships, high-level research, and study abroad. Learning by doing – it makes learning more real. It makes learning more fun!

LEARN BY DOING Adrián F. Major: Business/Economics Hometown: Playa América, Galicia, Spain On applying classroom learning My internship was an invaluable learning experience. It taught me a lot, as I was able to apply learning from the classroom in the real world.

On internship support My professor was really helpful throughout the process. We discussed my interests and he offered to reach out to companies that fit my profile.

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On job opportunities You’ll have many opportunities to showcase your abilities and increase your job prospects. After my internship, I received a full-time offer.

WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD Experiential learning takes many forms at Coastal Georgia. Firsthand experiences allow you to actively engage in ways that help bring learning to life, such as: Service-learning pairs coursework with service activities that provide students exposure to community issues and practical application of course content.

Internships are a way to set yourself apart in today’s competitive job market, as you apply classroom learning in a real-world, professional work setting.

Research opportunities enable students across all disciplines to collaborate with faculty, co-authoring and co-presenting substantive research and reports, making their graduate school applications stand out.

Study abroad provides life-changing experiences that immerse you in different cultures and expand your worldview.

•9 3% of our students engage in experiential learning as part of their program of study.

•C ommunity partnerships make possible unique experiential learning.

•B uild your resume with professional learning experiences.

• Every major includes service-learning opportunities.

• Get involved in research your freshman year.

•P otential employers place great value on internship experience.

•S tudy abroad in countries around the world – from England, Ireland, and Scotland to France, Spain, and Russia.

EXPERIENCE THRU COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Students benefit from our many relationships with industries and organizations in the community.

From interning at a AAA fivediamond island resort, to conducting research at Jekyll Island’s Sea Turtle Center, to test hacking a local company’s cyber security system, our students are gaining invaluable, real-world, hands-on experience.

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You can expect rigor at Coastal Georgia, but you can also expect plenty of

ACADEMIC SUPPORT. Faculty will work side by side with you. Advisors will help guide your path. An exceptional tutoring program will assist you. Our Writing Center will coach you. And the caring, comprehensive support goes on and on.

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• We are a smaller school offering personal support.

• Advisements starts as soon as you are admitted.

• Work with faculty one-on-one.

• Faculty and staff know students by name.

• Faculty know each student’s individual needs and goals.

• Faculty build close, ongoing relationship with each student.

• Support makes for a smooth transition to college.

• Comprehensive support is offered not just for better grades, but for a successful life.

GENUINE SUPPORT Our College’s family-like atmosphere carries over into our caring system of support. If you hit a speed bump here, there will be multiple hands reaching out to you. Support is part of our DNA here – it’s highly personalized, it’s made comfortable for students, and it’s readily available, starting even before day one.

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT Support comes in many forms at Coastal Georgia. From a caring, mentoring faculty to individual advising to free tutoring, you’ll find a host of resources to ensure your success, including: Our COMPASS Career and Academic Advising Center helps guide students in developing informed and purposeful academic and career plans that are consistent with each student’s values and goals.

The ATTIC, or The Academic Tutoring and Instruction Center, offers individual and small-group tutoring facilitated by peer tutors, ensuring a more relaxed, more comfortable learning atmosphere for students.

In our Supplemental Instruction program, a peer tutor sits in on the class with students and works with the professor and students to create targeted lessons.

The Writing Center provides one-on-one, in-depth writing coaching to develop competent, confident writers.

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Do the math: small school, lots and lots of opportunities – it adds up to a very ACTIVE

STUDENT LIFE. At Coastal Georgia, you’ll find the campus

offerings of a much larger university, but here, you don’t have to compete with tens of thousands of others to take advantage of them. Jumping in, getting involved – it’s easily done here.

THE WAY COLLEGE SHOULD BE Paige A. Major: Elementary/Special Education Hometown: Schaumburg, IL

• A full, and fulfilling, college experience • Student-centered campus life – most activities are student-led • Get involved from day one • Calendar filled with activities and events • Around 50 student clubs and organizations • Array of community service projects • Abundant opportunities to lead • Beautiful, state-of-the-art housing • Humans vs. Zombies (Curious? Come find out!)

On an active campus We may be a smaller college, but ours is an active student life. There are many opportunities to get involved and meet new people.

On new experiences There are so many activities, events, and clubs.

They are all great ways to participate and experience the many different cultures on campus.

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On starting a new club My friends and I created the “Mariner Maniacs,” a new fan section at Mariner games. The staff was super-helpful in making the start-up easy and fun!

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PREPARE TO ENGAGE This is what college life should be.

Weeks filled with activities and events. Around 50 student clubs.

Intercollegiate athletics – Go Mariners! A vibrant residential life.

And amidst all this activity, the opportunity not only to participate, but also to lead. There is always something to do on campus, and it’s always fun!

AT HOME AT COASTAL Living on campus provides students the opportunity to be in the middle of it all. With suite- and apartment-style living options, our three residence halls – Lakeside Village, Mariner Village, and Coastal Place Apartments – are some of the most beautiful facilities in the state. And plan to eat well at Coastal, too – at our two primary dining facilities, Mariner’s Galley and Dockside Deli.

WHAT’S ON THE CALENDAR? It could be a movie, comedian, concert, or game night. It might be a campus tradition such as Homecoming, MarinerFest, Late Night Breakfast, or Rec the Night.

It could be a community service project or a fitness class. It could be a club meeting or late night bowling. It’s a full calendar. It’s a full college experience.

STUDENT CENTERED, STUDENT-LED One reason it’s so much fun here is because our students are the ones who choose the fun.

Overboard Entertainment, our campus activities board, is made up of students, and they have a powerful voice in what activities and events happen here. In fact, most of the activities on campus originate from our students.

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WELCOME TO JEKYLL ISLAND Full-time Coastal Georgia students receive free access passes to Jekyll Island, a local state park with vibrant national history, beautiful coastal landscapes, and fun recreational opportunities. Our unique relationship with Jekyll Island and its role in students’ learning has dubbed Coastal Georgia as “the only institution with its own island.”

A FAVORITE: ST. SIMON’S ISLAND In 2019, St. Simons Island was ranked #3 on Conde Nast Travelers “The Best U.S. Islands.”

It’s also been voted “America’s #1 Favorite Romantic Town” as well as “America’s #1 Favorite Beach Town” by Travel+Leisure Magazine.

Beach, sun, shopping, entertainment, seafood – enjoy!

Is there any college anywhere with a better offering of OFF-CAMPUS

FUN?

Coastal Georgia students have ready access to two of the nation’s great beaches – St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island – and to the beautiful, historic low country that surrounds them. These are Georgia’s Golden Isles – and for you, a Coastal Georgia student, a golden opportunity.

• Explore the area’s four barrier islands.

• Walk or jog along the Atlantic coast.

• Ride a bike around one of the islands.

• Kayak through the peaceful marshes.

• Fish the coastal marshes for redfish and skipjacks.

• Enjoy boating on the tidal creeks and winding rivers.

• Play a round of world-class golf.

• Set up a hammock overlooking a pristine beach.

• Splash in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

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ATHLETICS are an integral part of student life at Coastal Georgia – from intercollegiate teams, to intramural and club sports, to recreational and fitness offerings. This is an active, energized campus, one that enjoys every level of competition, whether in the middle of it participating or in the stands cheering others on.

STAY FIT Ready for a workout? Our Fitness Center is fully equipped with cardio machines, strength training equipment, and free weights. Fitness classes are also available, including Dance (Jazz, Ballet, and Contemporary), Body Sculpt, Mariner Fit, Mariner Metcon, Tabata, Yoga, and Zumba. And The Brig, our functional fitness facility, features rowing machines, kettle bells, agility ladders, ropes, plyometric boxes, and more.

GAME ON The REC features billiards, pingpong, air hockey, foosball, and flat screen TVs. Are you a gamer?

We have a cutting edge 5v5 eSports Arena ready for you to engage in competitive gaming.

Join the Mariners eSports club, and participate in leagues of your favorite games.

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GO MARINERS! Coastal Georgia offers athletic scholarships in eight varsity sports competing at the NAIA level as a member of the Sun Conference.

The Mariners have brought home two national championships in men’s golf along with having earned national ranking in every sponsored sport.

MEN’S Basketball Golf Tennis WOMEN’S Basketball Golf Softball Tennis Volleyball

CLUB SPORTS & INTRAMURALS If you enjoy good competition mixed with a lot of fun, join with other students in our active club sports and intramurals, including baseball, dance, football, soccer, and more.

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This is a college education that makes possible lifelong CAREER

SUCCESS. As

a Coastal Georgia graduate, you’ll leave with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the 21st century. Confident and prepared, you’ll be empowered to reach your unique, full potential.You’ll aspire to success, you’ll prepare for success – you’ll achieve success.

Coastal Georgia graduates are employed by leading businesses and organizations across the country such as:

SUCCESS AHEAD

• Emory University Hospital • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center • Georgia Department of Natural Resources • Johns Hopkins Hospital • Lockheed Martin • Merrill Lynch • Sea Island Company • Synovus Bank • Yeti Cooler

Robert W. Major: Business/Management Hometown: Atlanta, GA On a thorough preparation I transferred from a big school – with not very good grades. Personal attention and support have enabled me to rebuild my confidence as a student.

On real-world learning Professors share their professional experiences in the classroom. These real-life insights are preparing us for our own real-world job experiences.

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On a thorough preparation Experienced professors, engaging classes, hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and more – you’ll leave Coastal prepared for the real world.

ON TO GRADUATE SCHOOL Coastal Georgia graduates attend some of the nation’s finest graduate and professional schools – from Columbia University to Purdue University to University of North Carolina.

APPLYING TO COASTAL GEORGIA

COASTAL GEORGIA MADE AFFORDABLE

The College of Coastal Georgia accepts applicants for fall, summer, and spring entry.

Coastal Georgia’s admissions application opens every August for the Fall Term of the next academic year. Once the online application is complete and application fee is paid, students should submit any required documents or test scores necessary to complete their admissions file.

Visit ccga.edu/admissions for admissions requirements.

The cost of a Coastal Georgia education is a great value, and financial aid only makes our College more affordable. With more than 85 percent of our students receiving financial aid, you’ll find our quality education to be well within reach.

• Small, private school-like environment at a public cost • Ranked 9th most affordable small college in the nation (Student Loan Hero) • In-state tuition and fees among the lowest in the Southeast • Equivalent of in-state tuition to all residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee • Wide array of scholarships!

VISIT COASTAL GEORGIA

Seeing really is believing! Whether for an interest meeting, a daily campus tour, or a campuswide event, we encourage you to visit and see firsthand if Coastal Georgia is right for you!

To reserve your spot, visit ccga.edu/visit.

For more information, visit ccga.edu/financialaid.

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ABOUT COASTAL GEORGIA Founded 1961 Type Four-year undergraduate, public, coed Location Brunswick, GA; coastal location Campus 193 acres Enrollment 3,500+ Degree programs 20+ bachelor’s, 5 associates Student-faculty ratio 19:1 Average class size Less than 23 students Student life Diverse array of student-led activities Student clubs and organizations 50+ Ethnic diversity 36%

Housing Nearly all private rooms with private bath; freshmen required to live on campus Athletics 8 varsity sports, competing in the NAIA Sun Conference; multiple club and intramural sports Tuition In-state tuition among lowest in the Southeast Financial aid More than 85% of students receive some form of financial aid Median starting salary of alumni $42,800 Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs of study For a detailed list of degrees, majors, minors, and concentrations, visit ccga.edu/academicprograms

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