Online Student Orientation Process
For all students enrolled in an online degree completion program.
Step 1 - Module
The Sand Shark 100 Module will be available for completion for incoming Spring 2025 students on Friday, November 14th after 5:00pm.
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 December 1st. 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!
Online students are only required to do the math placement exam if they are not transferring in an approved college level math. The math placement exam appears at the end of the Module, in the optional/supplementary materials section. Advising will reach out to you about taking the placement exam if you choose to skip it and you do not have a transfer course that meets the requirement.
Step 2 - Shark School Online
Online Student Shark School is required for all new students enrolled in an online degree completion program through Palmetto College or USCB Online. This 2 hour live virtual orientation session will give students the tools they need to successfully transition into college life at USCB and face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Fall 2025 Online Student Shark School will take place virtually on Friday, January 9th from 5:00-7:00pm
Registration information will be available soon!
In-Person Opportunities for Online Students
Are you an online student who is interested in an in-person orientation experience? Email newstudents@uscb.edu and we will help match you with the Shark School experience that best suits your needs!
Questions about the New Student Orientation Process? Email newstudents@uscb.edu for support.
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