Coker Connection
Your College Orientation Starts Here
Coker Connection 2026: Welcome to Coker Connection!
Coker Connection is an orientation experience designed to give new students a head start on their Coker journey. During orientation, you’ll meet faculty, staff, current students, and classmates while learning about the resources, opportunities, and support systems available to help you succeed.
Our overnight orientation experience allows you to begin building connections before classes start and helps you feel confident and prepared for your first semester at Coker University.
Important Information/FAQs:
Orientation Fee: All incoming students will be charged a $125 Orientation Fee, which will be applied to their student account regardless of attendance.
Placement Testing: All incoming first-year students will complete required Math and English placement testing during their designated orientation session. If students will need testing accommodations, please contact accessibility@coker.edu
Class Schedules & Course Registration: Students will not receive their class schedules during orientation. Student Success Coaches will work on them after each orientation and will email the student when their schedule is completed.
In order to help us build the schedules, please complete this form before your orientation session.
Day Students – Starting in the Fall
RSVP for your Orientation!
June 13-14, 2026 Coker Connection: McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts & Wiggins School of Education
June 27-28, 2026 Coker Connection: School of Business
July 11-12, 2026 Coker Connection: College of Health Professions
July 25-26, 2026 Coker Connection: College of Humanities and Sciences & Undeclared Students
July 7, 2026 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (EST) Virtual International Student Coker Connection
July 31, 2026 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (EST) Virtual Coker Connection
(Students who were unable to attend their orientation date or live 300+ miles from campus)
August 1, 2026 10 a.m. – Noon (EST) Nontraditional students (Age 23+)
Check-In Information!
Saturday Check-In
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: LITC
Students will receive their orientation materials, meet Orientation Leaders, and begin their Coker Connection experience.
What to Bring? Think of orientation as a sleepover!
Pillow
Blanket or sleeping bag
Twin XL sheets
Comfortable sleepwear
Change of clothes for Sunday
Toiletries
Medications
Phone charger
Water bottle
Information for Parents and Supporters
Parents, families, and supporters are welcome to attend portions of Coker Connection.
Saturday Activities:
On Saturday, parents and supporters will have the opportunity to:
Meet campus administrators and staff
Learn about student support resources
Participate in optional sessions and activities
Explore campus and the surrounding Hartsville community
Participation in Saturday activities for parents/supporters is optional.
Sunday Programming:
Sunday’s schedule is primarily focused on academic advising, placement testing, and student-specific programming. While some sessions may be open to families, much of the day is designed for students as they prepare for their academic transition to Coker.
Staying Overnight:
Families who wish to remain in Hartsville for the weekend will need to arrange their own accommodations. We recommend booking a hotel near Coker University in advance, as availability may be limited during orientation weekends.
Weekend Schedule
Before You Arrive!
Please be sure to:
Complete any required admissions and enrollment steps
Monitor your Coker email account regularly
Bring any items needed for your overnight stay
Still have questions?
If you have additional questions, reach out to our Admissions team by email at admissions@coker.edu or by calling (843) 383-8050.