School Counselor Guide 2023–2024
Campus Events and Deadlines
August 2023
Freshman application opens for fall 2024
October 14, 2023
Fall Open House
October 20, 2023
Admission application deadline for individuals seeking admission
to the ECU Honors College
December 15, 2023
Admission application deadline for individuals seeking to apply for
university scholarships
January 15, 2024
University scholarships deadline
March 1, 2024
Priority nancial aid deadline
March 23, 2024
Pirates
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Aboard! Admitted Student Day
April 1, 2024
Final freshman application deadline
May 1, 2024
Deadline for freshman enrollment deposit and Campus Living
contract and fees
Visit admissions.ecu.edu for more information.
Aordability
ECU consistently provides a high-quality, affordable education. Through
scholarships, nancial aid and opportunities such as the Honors College,
our students can concentrate on their coursework as they receive
nancial assistance. Visit admissions.ecu.edu/afford and the websites
listed below for more information.
Ofce of University Scholarships
scholarships.ecu.edu
Ofce of Student Financial Aid
nancialaid.ecu.edu
Freshman Profile
For the fall 2022 semester, more than 22,000 students applied for an
incoming class of 3,800. The median GPA of admitted students was 3.50
(unweighted).
Completing an Application
A complete application for freshman admission includes the following:
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A completed online application via the ECU admission portal, CFNC or
the Common Application
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Nonrefundable $75 application fee
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ECU accepts fee waivers from the College Board, the ACT and the
National Association of College Admissions Counselors.
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Ofcial high school transcript, including senior-year courses in progress
and current grade point average on a 4.0 scale. For quicker processing,
North Carolina students are encouraged to send transcripts via CFNC.
Freshmen applying for the fall 2024 term will not be required to submit
standardized (ACT or SAT) test scores to be reviewed for admission
unless they choose to have test scores considered when completing
the admission application. Please note that students applying for terms
after fall 2024 may be required to submit standardized test scores for
admission review.
ECU strongly encourages taking a minimum of two world languages
other than English but will accept substitution courses as described at
go.ecu.edu/requirements.
For students attending a North Carolina public high school, P grades
will not be calculated as part of GPA calculation for admission review.
However, a P grade will provide course credit to meet the minimum
Freshman Core Requirements. Courses with a grade of W will not be
accepted to ll the Freshman Core Requirements.
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Students come from all 100 North Carolina counties, 44
states plus the District of Columbia, and 73 countries.
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We are the only university in North Carolina with a dental
school, a medical school and a college of engineering and
technology at the same institution.
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We boast the largest colleges of business and allied health
sciences in the state.
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We produce the largest number of education professionals
in the state.
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We train the most new nurses of any of North Carolina’s
four-year institutions.
27,151
Total Enrollment
21,688
Undergraduate Students
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 degrees.ecu.edu. For more information, see ECU’s academic
catalogs by clicking the “University Catalogs” link at registrar.ecu.edu.
Undergraduate Majors and Selected Concentrations
1. Visit the Counselors page at admissions.ecu.edu/connect/
counselors for up-to-date high school counselor information.
If you’re not already signed up for our email list, subscribe here.
2. Have students complete the Request Info form at
admissions.ecu.edu.
3. Encourage students to use our Application Checklist — via their
admissions portal account — to track the status of their application.
4. Recommend our Honors College to your high-achieving students.
Visit honors.ecu.edu to learn about opportunities, scholarship
levels and admissions requirements. Students must complete
their ECU application by October 20 (with transcripts received
by October 27) to be eligible for the additional Honors College
application.
5. Learn more about scholarship opportunities by visiting
scholarships.ecu.edu. The university scholarships deadline is
January 15, 2024. Students should apply to ECU no later than
December 15, 2023, to ensure they receive their admission
credentials in time to apply for scholarships.
6. Encourage students who are unsure about what they want to study
to visit Degree Explorer at degrees.ecu.edu and research all the
academic programs ECU has to offer. Degrees can be searched for
by major, coursework, career type and other factors.
7. A great resource for students who have a major in mind is
advising.ecu.edu. This website provides assistance with
academic degree planning.
8. Advise students to use an application fee waiver if they are eligible.
ECU traditionally accepts the College Board, NACAC and ACT
application fee waivers.
9. Campus visits are among the most valuable tools available to
prospective students and their families. Please direct students
to admissions.ecu.edu/visit to register for a campus tour or
other event.
10. Find out how to contact your school’s ECU admissions counselor at
admissions.ecu.edu/connect/meet-the-staff.
10 Recommendations to High School Counselors
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*These programs require an additional application or audition from incoming freshmen.
Accounting
African 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
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
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Health
Exercise Physiology
Family and Community Services
Family and Consumer Sciences
Education
Fashion Merchandising and
Consumer Studies
Finance
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Classical Studies
French
French Education
German Education
German Studies
Global Studies
Hispanic Studies
Hispanic Studies Education
Geographic Information Science
and Technology
Geography
Geographic and Environmental
Systems
Global Environment and
Development
Geology
Applied Research
Professional
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
Architectural Design Technology
Bioprocess Manufacturing
Distribution and Logistics
Health Information Technologies
Industrial Engineering
Technology
Industrial Management
Information and Cybersecurity
Technology
Mechanical Design Technology
Information and Cybersecurity
Technology
Cloud Technologies
Computer Networking
Cybersecurity
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 Theory-Composition
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
students for a professional degree
after their bachelor’s degree. This
does not guarantee admission to a
professional program.
