The East Carolina University campus shouted a big "Ahoy, Mateys!" on Saturday, March 30 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.
“Our prime directive, number one mission, is the success of our students. We want to guarantee that, it’s the number one reason for our being and we never lose sight of that.”
– Dr. Ron Mitchelson, Provost
Main Campus Student Center
Admitted students and their families got a look at the new Main Campus Student Center, which opened Jan. 7. Lofty 'ECU' letters out front make a bold statement, welcoming Pirates to the new front porch and living room of the university. They're great for photos, too.
The 220,000-square-foot facility features Dowdy Student Store's new location, the Black Box Theater, a 24-by-42 foot Pirate Vision digital display, six dining options including Raising Canes and Au Bon Pain, student organization offices, lounges, study rooms and a gaming center.
By the Numbers
- More than 50 departments/colleges held academic information sessions.
- 118 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.
important dates ahead
- May 1 – Enrollment and housing deposits due
- June 3 – 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 our Saturday info session on April 27.
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
Credits:
Photos by Rhett Butler and Nancy Childs