Admissions Guide for International Undergraduate and Intensive English Students
Explore Your Opportunities Named among the top universities for international students by U.S. News & World Report and Best Southeastern Colleges by the Princeton Review, East Carolina UniversityÂŽ lives by values that set us apart from other universities. At ECU, you will find that scholarship, service, discovery and leadership are values that will guide you as you continue your educational journey and build on all the hard work that has brought you to this point.
The Region East Carolina University is located in Greenville, the heart of eastern North Carolina. With easy access to the state's capital city, Raleigh, and Atlantic beaches, Greenville is a thriving, student-supportive community widely recognized as a cultural, educational, economic and medical hub.
By the Numbers* STUDENTS ENROLLED
29,131
STUDENTS IN STEM OR HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
43%
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
58
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
23,265
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES AVAILABLE
84
FEMALE/MALE
(TOTAL STUDENT BODY)
59% / 41% * Fall 2017
Rankings and Recognitions • U.S. News & World Report: Top Universities for International Students, 2018 • U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges and National Universities (#207), 2018 • Princeton Review: Best Southeastern College, 2017 • Washington Monthly: Top Public Schools (#113)
Affordability Ranked as a “2017 Top 100 Best Value Colleges” by Educate to Career, ECU consistently provides a high-quality, affordable education.
Undergraduate Studies for One Academic Year TUITION AND FEES
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
LIVING EXPENSES
HEALTH INSURANCE
$23,465 $1,432 $10,354
$2,859 TOTAL
$38,110 Scholarships are available by application: • Must be admitted to the university first • Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year • Scholarship application deadline: January 15 Visit the Office of University Scholarships online at www.ecu.edu/universityscholarships.
ECU Language Academy for One Semester TUITION AND FEES
$5,900*
LIVING EXPENSES
$4,685
TOTAL
$10,585 * Includes tuition, university fees, student activity fees, ECU bus transportation fees, laboratory fees, campus recreation fees, books, and health and accident insurance.
Student Life and Services ECU offers a variety of programs and services designed to assist you during your time here as an international student. First Friends: Be paired with an American student who shares similar interests to help you get acquainted with ECU and Greenville. International Student Association (ISA): Join the ISA to connect with other international students and American students who are interested in learning about their classmates from around the world.
Career Preparation Program: Take part in a series of workshops during your final year of study. The workshops focus on rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter development, interviewing skills, strategic job searching, and opportunities for work experience. Optional Practical Training (OPT): At ECU, 19% of graduating students take advantage of opportunities to work in the U.S. through the OPT program. The top three destinations are RaleighDurham, North Carolina; Greenville, North Carolina; and the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Pirate Academic Success Center (PASC): Student Success is the primary goal of the PASC. Take advantage of tutoring in most 1000- and 2000-level courses and select upper-division courses, as well as academic mentoring. Composition I Course for English as a Second Language Learners: Do you want to ensure you are employing the best English grammar and mechanics skills? As an ESL learner, you have access to a Composition I course specifically for students like you. It meets the general education requirement while ensuring success in your writing.
New Student Seminar (COAD 1000): As a new student, you have the option of taking a seminar designed to help you to be successful in your first year at ECU. Topics include interaction with the Career Center, study abroad and personal branding. Off-Campus Student Services: OffCampus Student Services assists you in your search to find safe and affordable off-campus housing. Visit the office online at www.ecu.edu/offcampus.
ECU Language Academy The ECU Language Academy (ECULA) offers an exciting, high-quality program of intensive academic English to help you succeed in university and professional settings. We prepare you for entering a degree program or taking a professional position and give you the language skills you need to succeed.
Our classes are generally 5 to 10 students which guarantees you the personalized attention you need.
Understand American culture through weekly films and experience it through field trips to cities, beaches and beautiful countryside.
Focus on improving your pronunciation with professional clinicians in our Department of Communication Sciences.
Free ESL tutoring is available, and our friendly and supportive faculty is always ready to help.
Apply for conditional admission to your degree program before or during your language study. No TOEFL required with ECULA completion.
ECULA students come from countries on every inhabited continent.
The Application Process Our application for all student types can be found at internationalapply.ecu.edu.
Freshman Students
Submit International Student Application and $75 application fee. Would you prefer the Common App? Find us there, too! Submit official high school/secondary school transcripts translated into English. To be considered official, transcripts should be sent from your school or a school representative. See below for methods of sending. Submit official English proficiency exam score*. TOEFL: 71 IELTS: 6.0 SAT: 450 on the English Reading and Writing section ACT: 19 on the English Comprehension section * Some exceptions apply; please contact us for more details.
Transfer Students
Submit International Student Application and $75 application fee. Submit ALL official college transcripts from each institution you have attended prior to ECU.
Intensive English Students
Submit International Student Application and $75 application fee. Submit a copy of your highest degree earned. Interested in conditional admission to a bachelor’s or master’s degree program? Contact us for guidance. We can accept official documents via email to international@ecu.edu, or post to
Office of Global Affairs International Admissions Mailstop 598 East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858-4353 USA
Note: Official electronic documents from most transcript services are accepted.
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Connect with Us ECU is a vibrant community of scholars, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs. Engage with our community to learn more about who we are and how you can connect with other members of Pirate Nation™ before stepping foot on campus. As you navigate your way through the application process, we are here to help you. Contact us today.
Office of Global Affairs Skype: ECU Global | WhatsApp: +1-252-737-5412 ecu.edu/globalaffairs | international@ecu.edu @ECUGlobal
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