Your Journey to College
You’re charting a course for the future. We’re here to help you navigate.
You’re exploring what makes a college the right fit for you. We’re excited to introduce you to all that ECU has to offer.
You’re preparing for one of the most exciting and important times of your life. We’re ready to join you for the adventure.
Tuscany, Italy, is home to ECU’s own year-round study abroad program.
Every year,
thousands of successful students like you make the journey to East Carolina University to begin their college experience—and what an experience it is. Now, we invite you to connect with this vibrant community of scholars. What can you find along the way? Nationally recognized academic programs taught by award-winning professors A beautiful campus thriving in the heart of a vibrant, college-friendly city Top-quality residence halls and dining facilities Big-time Division I college athletics An active campus life filled with opportunities for service, support and discovery As you make plans to earn a college degree and enjoy a bright future, you will build skills and memories that will last a lifetime.
We invite you to uncover the treasures that come with being a member of Pirate Nation™.
PURSUE KNOWLEDGE RELENTLESSLY. Your success is the ultimate measure of our university. At ECU, you will be challenged to learn more, experience more and achieve more than you ever have before. Along the way, we will support your pursuit of excellence and celebrate your achievements as you pursue knowledge — and chase your dreams. ECU’s academic programs are diverse and distinctive. A few highlights: Only university in North Carolina with engineering,
dental medicine and medicine at the same institution Largest colleges of business and allied health sciences, and largest producer of education professionals in the state Most new nurses trained each year of any of North Carolina’s four-year institutions
84 19:1
bachelor’s degrees
student-to-faculty ratio
www.ecu.edu/degrees Use our Degree Explorer tool to match your interests with the right degree program.
TAKE ON GREAT CHALLENGES.
ENJOY GREAT REWARDS. As a national research university, ECU is a place of enormous opportunity. You will be challenged to achieve your goals through demanding work and enriching experiences — both in and out of the classroom.
Honors College ECU’s Honors College offers stimulating coursework that spans disciplines across campus, providing for a challenging and innovative educational experience. Honors students can engage in immersive servicelearning, undergraduate research and pre-professional experiences throughout their undergraduate years. All Honors College students receive scholarship support at one of three levels: EC Scholars, Chancellor’s Fellows or Centennial Fellows. www.ecu.edu/honors
Undergraduate Research At ECU, we encourage you to turn ideas into realities. We believe you should have access to conduct quality undergraduate research within any field of study. You could find yourself working alongside expert faculty in state-of-the-art labs or traveling to distant locations for field research. Find out more about our Office of Undergraduate Research, which coordinates such programs as the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Awards. www.ecu.edu/rgs/ur
The EC Scholars award is the most prestigious scholarship program offered at ECU, valued at nearly $63,000. The program includes a study abroad stipend, and unique leadership and internship opportunities. Find out more about an academic experience that goes beyond the ordinary. www.ecu.edu/ecscholars
MORE THAN
20%
of ECU undergraduates participate in research projects with faculty outside of course or program requirements.
AT ECU, IT’S
ALL HANDS ON DECK. ECU’s motto is Servire — Latin for To Serve. Service is woven into the very fabric of what it means to be an ECU Pirate. Driven by a commitment to improve lives and communities, ECU serves the region, state, nation and world. As part of the ECU experience, you will learn how to create a better future for those around you — and for yourself.
55
almost
22,000
undergraduate service hours by ECU students courses with service-learning designation
(June 1, 2017–May 30, 2018)
ECU’s Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement will help you learn about yourself and your community as you take action through service. www.ecu.edu/volunteer
PIRATE NATION LEADS THE WAY. Leadership takes courage. At ECU, we will help you gain the knowledge and self-confidence it takes to flourish in your chosen career. Whether it’s on the stage, in the lab, on the front lines or in the boardroom, you will join ECU students and alumni who are having an impact on the future.
Premier Programs Chancellor’s Student Leadership Academy ECU Air Force ROTC ECU Army ROTC ECU Honors College Elite Pirates ECU Leads Jarvis Leadership Living-Learning Community Walter and Marie Williams Leadership Award Program
ECU offers innovative programs and services to develop you as a passionate leader and an involved citizen. www.ecu.edu/sil
SEE THE WORLD THROUGH A PIRATE’S EYES. ECU is committed to helping you prepare to live and work in a global community. At ECU, you will have opportunities for study abroad and interactions with international students and faculty on campus.
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We offer 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. In addition to travel, the Global Academic Initiatives (GAI) program at ECU partners with institutions internationally to bring the world to our campus through an interactive, student-driven experience. Visit www.ecu.edu/globalaffairs for more information on these and other global initiatives.
study abroad programs in countries
33
partner countries in the GAI program
IT’S A
PIRATE’S LIFE FOR YOU. The ECU experience is a complete one, and Pirate spirit is part of everything we do. Above all else, we hope you come to ECU to learn and excel. You will have plenty of ways to grow academically here. And thanks to dozens of programs, organizations, offices and services that promote your personal and professional development, you can grow in many other ways as a member of the ECU family, too. You will be engaged and supported throughout your time here — and even well into your career — with programs designed to enrich your university experience.
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Student Affairs departments with employees
Go Pirates! Words cannot adequately describe the game day atmosphere on ECU’s campus. Come see for yourself as you cheer on the Pirates, who field 20 NCAA Division I teams. ECU is proud to represent North Carolina in the American Athletic Conference. www.ecupirates.com
475+ 42 student organizations
club sports with athletes
1,300
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intramural programs
Visit www.ecu.edu/admissions/live to learn more about having a fulfilling college experience at ECU.
ECU at a GLANCE Our Students*
23,265 undergraduate students
29,131 total students Our students come from: * Fall 2017
13% Out-of-state freshmen % 33 minority students (total student body)
all 100 NC counties all 50 states and the District of Columbia 44 foreign countries.
Campus Living and Dining Services
15
30 3 living-learning student 19 communities 2 centers
residence halls in
campus neighborhoods
+ dining venues, from dining halls to food trucks
GET AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION
AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. At ECU, you can learn from professors at the top of their fields and live in a modern residence hall. The best part? You don’t have to take on heavy amounts of debt to do so. ECU is consistently recognized for the quality and value of an exceptional college experience. We offer scholarships, financial aid options and other programs that can help you concentrate on your education — an affordable one. Visit www.ecu.edu/admissions/afford for more information.
Scholarship Support Look into scholarships to help further your education. An award of financial aid based on various criteria, scholarship money is not required to be repaid. For a complete list of available ECU scholarships and application instructions, visit www.ecu.edu/universityscholarships.
annual tuition and fees
$7,188
ECU students receiving % 75 financial assistance
$23,465
$261 million
for N.C. residents
for out-of-state residents
total aid awarded in 2016–2017
COME FOR A VISIT. GREENVILLE GREENVILLE
The best way to learn about ECU is to visit in person. Schedule a campus tour and information session through your Admissions Portal. 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.
Driving Distances Boston, MA . . . . . . . . . . . . 748 miles New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . 522 miles Philadelphia, PA . . . . . . . . 431 miles Baltimore, MD . . . . . . . . . . 329 miles Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . 288 miles Richmond, VA . . . . . . . . . . 174 miles Virginia Beach, VA . . . . . . 137 miles Raleigh, NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 miles Charlotte, NC . . . . . . . . . . 228 miles Asheville, NC . . . . . . . . . . .336 miles Columbia, SC . . . . . . . . . . 265 miles Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 miles Jacksonville, FL . . . . . . . . . 492 miles Orlando, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . 631 miles Miami, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858 miles
LET’S GET YOU STARTED.
To start your Pirate adventure, we invite you to create your portal account.
The Admissions Portal will help personalize your admissions experience. Once you create an account, you can do the following: 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 today at www.ecu.edu/admissions/apply.
Application Information To be considered for admission, please submit the following: Application, including essay (via the Common
App or our website) $75 application fee Your official high school transcript Your official SAT and/or ACT scores
AUGUST 1 application available NEARLY
20,000
high school seniors applying for admission to ECU each year
4,500
spots in our incoming class The best way to track the progress of your application is to monitor your Admissions Portal account. We update the portal when we receive each part of your application. Once an admission decision has been made, it will be sent via mail. We offer rolling admission, so you will receive a decision shortly after your application becomes complete.
Application Deadlines November 1: Deadline to be eligible to apply to the
Honors College Deadline to be eligible to apply for December 15: other merit-based scholarships Final freshman application deadline March 1:
Applying to the Honors 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 and test scores) before November 1. Have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA or 4.0 weighted GPA. Have a minimum 1270 SAT or 27 ACT score.
Visit www.ecu.edu/honors for more information.
EMBRACE the POSSIBILITIES. ECU offers one of the widest ranges of degree programs in North Carolina. Want to learn more? Turn the page.
Undergraduate Majors and Selected Concentrations Accounting African and African American Studies Anthropology Applied Atmospheric Science Applied Geography Environmental Geographic Information Science Human 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, General Biology Ecology/Evolution Molecular/Cell Biology Birth Through Kindergarten Teacher Education Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science Communication Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Journalism Media Studies
Public Relations Computer Science Construction Management Criminal Justice Dance Dance Education Dance Performance and Choreography Design Architectural Technology Mechanical Technology Economics Elementary Education (K–6) Engineering Biomedical Engineering Bioprocess Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering English English, Secondary Education Environmental Health Exercise Physiology Family and Community Services Family and Consumer Sciences Education Fashion Merchandising and Consumer Studies Finance Foreign Languages and Literatures French French Education German German Education Global Studies Hispanic Studies
Hispanic Studies Education Geographic Information Science and Technology Geology Coastal and Marine Geology Environmental Geology General Geology Health Fitness Specialist Health Information Management Health Services Management History Atlantic and Maritime Historical Studies Pre-Law Public History History, Secondary Education Hospitality Management Industrial Distribution and Logistics Industrial Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Information and Computer Technology Computer Networking Information Security Information Technology Interior Design Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management General Business International Business Management Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Mathematics, Secondary Education
Middle Grades Education Multidisciplinary Studies Classics or Classical Civilizations International Studies Neuroscience Religious Studies Security Studies Music Music Performance Music Theory-Composition Music Therapy Music Education Nursing Nutrition and Dietetics Philosophy Pre-Law Physical Education Physics Political Science Campaigns, Elections, and American Politics International Relations and Comparative Politics Pre-Law Public Administration and Policy/State and Local Government Psychology Public Health Studies 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 Theatre Arts (BA) Community Engagement Theatre Management Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre Professional Actor Training Stage Management Theatre Design and Production Theatre for Youth Theatre Arts Education University Studies Urban and Regional Planning
A detailed listing of East Carolina University’s bachelor-, master-, and doctoral-level programs, including those offered through the Brody School of Medicine and the School of Dental Medicine, can be found on ECU’s Degree Explorer at www.ecu.edu/degrees. For more information about our undergraduate and graduate degrees, see ECU’s academic catalogs by clicking the “University Catalogs” link at www.ecu.edu/registrar.
Connect with ECU Office of Undergraduate Admissions www.ecu.edu/admissions Phone: 252-328-6640 Email: admissions@ecu.edu
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