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| Motto | Promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment. |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1964 |
| President | Dr. Jairy Hunter |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 300 acres situated off of Exit 205B on I-26. |
| Sports | NCAA Division I, Big South Conference |
| Nickname | Buccaneers |
| Affiliations | South Carolina Baptist Convention |
| Mascot | Oscar the Grouch |
| Website | csuniv.edu fansite |
Charleston Southern University, founded in 1964, is an independent comprehensive university located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Charleston Southern is one of South Carolina's largest accredited, independent universities, enrolling approximately 3,000 students. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the university's mission is promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment to all faiths.
Named to the John Templeton Foundation's Honor Roll of Character Building Colleges, the University is gaining recognition as an institution dedicated to helping students develop intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually.
Charleston Southern focuses its educational programs on five life preparation concepts: values and ethics, communication, leadership, service and wellness.
Academics
The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. CSU students can choose from more than 30 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, criminal justice and education. Each degree program is combined with a comprehensive liberal arts foundation which is designed to develop problem-solving and communication skills.
Athletics
The university offers intercollegiate athletics for both men and women, competing in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. Charleston Southern fields teams in the following sports:
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Women's Soccer
- Cross Country
- Track and Field
- Golf
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Division FCS Football (I-AA)
Activities
Beyond the classroom, students can participate in a variety of campus activities including academic clubs, service organizations, intramural athletics and campus ministries.
Intramural athletic activities include flag football, basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and more.
Campus ministries include Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Prison Fellowship, and Elevate.
Location
Charleston Southern is located right off of Exit 205B on I-26 in North Charleston, SC. Situated on 300 acres, formerly the site of a rice and indigo plantation, Charleston Southern University is in the center of the modern growth patterns of the Charleston metropolitan area. Mild winters and long summers allow many opportunities for outdoor recreation in a city which is famous for its gardens and plantations, miles of wide sandy beaches and major fine arts events, including the Spoleto Festival USA.
The campus is located less than 5 minutes from a waterpark, 20 minutes from downtown Charleston and 30 minutes from the beach. Right down the street is Rivers Avenue, which is filled with stores and restaurants, as well as Northwoods Mall. And right across the street is Trident Hospital, as well as several other private medical offices, giving students easy access to medical services should they need them.
Applying
Applications can be done online at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/chsu/menu.html.
External links
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