<p>I am going down with my son for orientation next week. Thought it would be good to open a bank account while we are there. Does anyone have any experience with the banks near the campus? Are there any banks near the campus? Thanks for any help you guys can give.</p>
<p>Wachovia, a very good bank, says that they have 4 ATMs on campus...and a full service bank nearby...free checking, no minimum after a $50 minimum to open. Check wachovia.com/freestudentchecking or 800-478-0443 for more info. They will be at orientation. I will be there with my son later this week. Dress for 90+ weather unless something changes!</p>
<p>Thanks Mom2010!</p>
<p>There are several good banks. I know that Carolina First actually has a full service branch on campus in the Hendrix Center. Banking will not be a problem. They all compete for the students' business, reasoning that the student will remain a customer for a long time. Have a great time at orientation!</p>
<p>Just returned from Orientation. Carolina First is the ONLY full-service bank with a location on campus, located in the ground floor of the Hendrix Student Center. Also has ATM's and allows 8 free non-Carolina First ATM transactions per statement cycle, with unlimited Carolina First usage. Free Checking, no minimum...I think this is the way to go if you don't already have a bank! I withdraw the Wachovia boost! However Wachovia, and BB&T do have ATM's on-campus. Much of the Orientation info is done in the Hendrix Center, so you can easily visit while you are there.</p>