New Student Orientation Process

First Year Student Orientation Process

For all students attending college for the first time or a transfer student who has completed less than 30 credits.

Step 1 - Module

The Sand Shark 100 Module will be available for completion for incoming Fall 2025 students on Thursday, May 1st after 5:00pm. Students starting in Summer 2025 can email advising@uscb.edu to get their summer schedule, but will need to complete the Sand Shark 100 Module Prior to receiving their fall schedule.

log into sand shark 100 module

If you have any issues navigating Sand Shark 100 this video should help you troubleshoot any issues. Please note that the module works best on a laptop/desktop computer, using Google Chrome as your browser. If you are having issues with the module functioning properly, please clear your cookies and cache in Chrome. You may also need to reboot your computer. If issues persist, please contact Blackboard Support at 803-777-1800.

If you still have questions, email newstudents@uscb.edu.

After completing this module and your Next Steps Checklist the Office of Advising and Academic Support will create your course schedule starting May 19th. Please allow 5 business days after completing the module to get your course schedule. Once your schedule is created, you will have the opportunity to meet with an advisor either in-person or virtually to make any necessary changes.

Students will only receive a schedule after completing the module if they do not have holds preventing registration. Common holds incoming students have are due to missing:

immunization documentation
citizenship verification
high school and college transcripts

Check your Fins Up Portal Checklist to verify that none of these items are missing!

Step 2 - Boot Camp

Have additional questions after completing Sand Shark 100? Join us either in-person or virtually for a series of workshops that take a deeper dive into the information students and families need to start their Sand Shark experience with confidence. Our Optional Summer Orientation Program, Sand Shark Bootcamp will expand on what was learned during Sand Shark 100 and allow students and families to work with USCB staff members to get their questions answered.

full details about sand shark boot camp

Step 3 - Shark School First Year

Shark School is required for all new first-year students taking in-person classes at USCB. USCB defines a First-year student as anyone who is attending college as a full-time student for the first time or a transfer student who has completed less than 30 credits. This immersive 3-day experience will give students the tools they need to successfully transition into college life and face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Shark School takes place on both the Bluffton and Beaufort Campuses

Fall 2025 Bluffton Campus Shark School Schedule

Fall 2025 Beaufort Campus Shark School Schedule