The East Carolina University campus shouted a big "Ahoy, Mateys!" on Saturday, March 24 to more than 2,000 students and guests who attended Pirates Aboard! Admitted Students Day.
Admitted students participated in a full day of sessions, which included extensive time with their intended majors; updates from financial aid, housing, dining and student life; campus tours; and an opportunity to visit different styles of residence halls. The day provided the opportunity for admitted students to connect with future classmates and professors while also learning about the organizations and services ECU offers.
"Pirates Aboard! provides a great opportunity for students to put their feet on ECU's campus and explore all of the opportunities that our almost 29,000 students enjoy every day."
-Dr. John Fletcher, associate provost for enrollment services
By the Numbers
- 38 departments/colleges held academic info sessions
- 114 departments/groups/organizations participated in the Academic & Student Affairs Fair
- More than 300 staff members across campus helped with the event, including Pirate Navigators, ECU Ambassadors, Admissions staff, faculty, bus drivers, parking and transit, financial aid, Dowdy Student Stores, ECU Police, dining staff and more.
Caroline Kearns from Raleigh and Sarah Jean from Southern Pines will be roommates in the fall. They met through the ECU Class of 2022 Facebook group and met up in person at Pirates Aboard. They were excited about the opportunity to tour residence halls.
important dates ahead
- May 1 – Enrollment and housing deposits due
- May 23 – Begin registering for courses after completing PIER
- June/July – New Student Orientation
- July 1 – Submit your final official transcript
Couldn't make it to Pirates Aboard! Admitted Students Day? Register for one of our admitted student info sessions or one of our Saturday info sessions.
contacts to know:
Cashier – 252-737-6886 or cashier@ecu.edu
Registrar – 252-328-6524 or regis@ecu.edu
Parking & Transportation – 252-328-6294 or parking@ecu.edu
Campus Living & Dining – 252-328-4663
Financial Aid – 252-328-6610 or faques@ecu.edu
Student Veteran Services – 252-737-6542 or vets@ecu.edu
Student Health Services – 252-328-6841 or gotquestions@ecu.edu
Office of Student Transitions – 252-328-4173 or ostfyp@ecu.edu
Office of Disability Support Services – 252-737-1016 or dssdept@ecu.edu
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Photos by Cliff Hollis