Explore East Carolina University: Undergraduate Admissions Guide

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EXPLORE EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ®

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PURSUE KNOWLEDGE RELENTLESSLY 87 bachelor’s degrees 19:1 student-tofaculty ratio 25% MORE THAN of ECU undergraduates participate in research projects with faculty outside of course or program requirements. TOP UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Highest Enrollment Programs 500 1000 1500 Number of Students Enrolled Number of Students Enrolled 2000 2500 Nursing Management Biology Marketing Psychology Communication Exercise Physiology Public Health Elementary Education Criminal Justice Top Undergraduate Majors — 2020 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Business Administration Nursing (MSN plus DNP) Medicine Library Science Dental Medicine Social Work Top Graduate Programs 2020 Explore at ecu.edu/degrees.

Most in N.C.

ECU trains more new nurses each year than any four-year institution in North Carolina and is the largest producer of education professionals in the state.

Largest in N.C.

ECU has the largest colleges of business and allied health sciences in North Carolina.

Only in N.C.

ECU is the only university in North Carolina with a dental school, medical school and college of engineering at the same institution.

HONORS COLLEGE

ECU's Honors College offers a small community of strong students, an innovative curriculum, and high-impact opportunities that provide an exceptional educational and campus life experience.

All Honors College students receive scholarship support at one of three levels:

EC Scholars | Chancellor’s Fellows | Centennial Fellows

Learn more at honors.ecu.edu.

AT ECU, IT’S ALL HANDS ON DECK ECU’s motto is Servire — Latin for To Serve. CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ECU’s Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement will help you learn about yourself and your community as you take action through service. Learn more at clce.ecu.edu. student service hours per academic year (pre-COVID) 28,000+ 44 undergraduate courses with a service-learning designation 161 local community partner organizations

SEE THE WORLD THROUGH A PIRATE

’S EYES

ECU offers a variety of study abroad program options ranging from short-term, faculty-led programs in the summer to full-semester exchanges and even the unique year-round ECU Tuscany in Italy.

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250+ study abroad programs in 65+ countries

GO PIRATESTM!

Words cannot adequately describe the game day atmosphere on ECU’s campus. Come see for yourself as you cheer on the Pirates, who field 18 NCAA Division I teams.

ECU is proud to be a member of the American Athletic Conference. ecupirates.com

IT’S

The ECU experience is a complete one, and Pirate spirit is part of everything we do. ECU

YOU
A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR
offers innovative programs and services to
500+ student organizations 30 20 Club Sports teams from bass fishing to wrestling Intramural Sports activities from battleship to volleyball
develop you as a passionate leader and an involved citizen. Visit admissions.ecu.edu/ student-life to learn more about having a fulfilling college experience at ECU. Learn more at sil.ecu.edu.
OUR STUDENTS ECU AT A GLANCE 22,463 undergraduate students 15% out-of-state freshmen 4,100 first-time, first-year students 28,021 total students Our students come from: all 100 N.C. counties 45 states plus the District of Columbia 68 countries 30 % students from racially and ethnically underrepresented populations Figures current as of fall 2021 Does not include non-permanent residents and race/ ethnicity unknown.
CAMPUS LIVING and DINING SERVICES dining venues, including food trucks and favorites like Chick-fil-A®, Raising Cane's® and Starbucks. ® living-learning communities 19 residence halls in 16 campus neighborhoods 3 2 student centers 25+ Learn more at campusliving.ecu.edu.
GET AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE 78% of ECU students receive financial assistance IN-STATE Tuition and fees: $7,325 Room and board: $10,816 Total: $18,141 OUT-OF-STATE Tuition and fees: $23,602 Room and board: $10,816 Total: $34,418 ECU offers scholarships, financial aid options and other programs that can help you concentrate on your education without taking on heavy amounts of debt. Visit admissions.ecu.edu/afford for more information. For a complete list of available ECU scholarships and application instructions, visit scholarships.ecu.edu. Scholarships deadline is January 15. ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES $243 million total aid awarded in 2020-2021
CHARLOTTE

The best way to learn about ECU is to visit in person. We invite you to join us for a campus tour or other special event. While you’re here, we hope you will be able to spend some time in Greenville. Located in the heart of eastern North Carolina, Greenville is a thriving, student-supportive community widely recognized as a cultural, educational, economic and medical hub. Find more

information about campus visits and special events at admissions.ecu.edu/visit. Take our virtual tour at admissions.ecu.edu/ virtualtour. COME FOR A VISIT

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APPLICATION INFORMATION To be considered for admission, please submit the following: Application, including essay (via the Common App, CFNC or admissions.ecu.edu/apply) $75 application fee Your official high school transcript Standardized ACT or SAT test scores will not be required for admission. However, standardized test scores may be required for certain merit scholarships. The best way to track the progress of your application is to monitor your Navigator account, which will be updated as we receive each part of your application. We offer rolling admission, so you will receive a decision shortly after your application becomes complete. MIDDLE 50% GPA: 3.46–3.74 of academic credentials for applicants offered admission: (unweighted)
Navigator, ECU’s admissions portal, will help personalize your admissions experience. Once you create an account, you can do the
Begin receiving information by email. Register for campus tours and other events. Apply for admission. Monitor when we receive your transcripts and test scores. Check your application status. Sign up
at navigator.ecu.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINES
1: Deadline to be eligible to apply to the Honors College
15: Deadline to be eligible to apply for other
scholarships April 1: Final freshman application deadline
the HONORS
Application available in AUGUST 22,000 OVER high school seniors apply for admission to ECU each year
November
December
merit-based
APPLYING to
COLLEGE Application to the Honors College is by invitation only. To receive an invitation to apply to the Honors College, you must meet the following criteria: Submit the ECU freshman application (including transcripts) on or before November 1. Have a minimum 3.7 unweighted GPA or 4.0 weighted GPA. for more information.
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and African American Studies Anthropology Applied Atmospheric Science Applied Sociology Art Animation and Interactive Design • Ceramics • Film and Video Production • Graphic Design • Illustration • Metal Design • Painting • Photography • Printmaking • Sculpture • Textile Design Art Education Biochemistry Biology Biology • Ecology/Evolution • Molecular/Cell Biology Birth Through Kindergarten Teacher Education Chemistry Child Life Clinical Laboratory Science Communication Interpersonal/Organizational Communication • Journalism • Media Studies • Public Relations Community and Regional Planning Computer Science Construction Management Criminal Justice Dance Design
Technology • Mechanical Technology Economics
Education (K–6) Engineering
Engineering • Bioprocess Engineering • Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering • Industrial and Systems Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
Secondary Education Entrepreneurship
Health Exercise Physiology
and Community Services
and Consumer Sciences Education
Merchandising and Consumer Studies
Development
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Undergraduate Majors
Selected Concentrations Accounting African
Architectural
Elementary
Biomedical
English English,
Environmental
Family
Family
Fashion
Finance Foreign Languages and Literatures Classical Studies
French
French Education
German Studies
German Education
Global Studies
Hispanic Studies
Hispanic Studies Education Geographic Information Science and Technology Geography Geographic and Environmental Systems
Global Environment and
Geology Coastal and Marine Geology
Environmental Geology
General Geology
Services Management
Health Fitness Specialist Health Information Management Health
History
Atlantic and Maritime
Historical Studies
Pre-Law
Public History History, Secondary Education Hospitality Management Industrial Distribution and Logistics Industrial Engineering Technology Industrial Technology

Architectural Design Technology

• Bioprocess Manufacturing • Distribution and Logistics • Health Information Technologies • Industrial Engineering Technology

• Industrial Management • Information and Computer Technology • Mechanical Design Technology

Information and Computer Technology Computer Networking • Information Security • Information Technology

Interior Design Management

General Business • Human Resource Management • International Business • Management Management Information Systems

Marketing Mathematics Mathematics, Secondary Education Middle Grades Education Multidisciplinary Studies Individualized Concentrations • International Studies • Neuroscience • Religious Studies • Security Studies Music

Music Performance • Music TheoryComposition • Music Therapy Music Education Nursing Nutrition and Dietetics Philosophy Pre-Law

Physical Education Physics

Political Science Pre-Law

Professional Writing and Information Design Psychology

Public Health

Community Health • Prehealth Professions • Worksite Health Promotion

Recreation and Park Management Recreational Therapy

Rehabilitation Services Science Education Social Work Sociology Software Engineering Data Science • Mobile and Web Development

Special Education, Adapted Curriculum Special Education, General Curriculum Speech and Hearing Sciences Sports Studies Supply Chain Management Theatre Arts (BA) Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre • Professional Actor Training • Stage Management • Theatre Design and Production • Theatre for Youth Theatre Arts Education University Studies

Pre-Professional Programs

Dentistry Law Medicine Physician Assistant Physical Therapy Pharmacy Occupational Therapy Optometry Veterinary Medicine

The pre-professional programs listed above are undergraduate course pathways that prepare you for a professional degree after your bachelor’s degree. This does not guarantee admission to a professional program.

Visit East Carolina University’s Degree Explorer at www.ecu.edu/degrees for detailed information about ECU’s academic programs.

East Carolina University is committed to equality of opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following protected classes: race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation and veteran status.

East Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. More information is at go.ecu.edu/accreditation.

Institutions are required to publish an annual report disclosing campus security policies and three years of selected crime statistics. To access ECU’s Annual Security Report, visit go.ecu.edu/clery online, or request a copy from ECU Police (ecu.edu/police).

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