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Students walk to class
Jul 07, 2023
  • Haven Bowers

How to Make the Most of Your Summer Before ECU Fall 2023!

We are counting down the days until FDOC this August! But we can’t exactly speed up the calendar…so, whether you’re stuck inside with a bad sunburn or scouring the internet...

Parent takes a photo at E C U letters in front of the Main Campus Student Center
Mar 20, 2023
  • Haven Bowers

6 Ways to Make the Most Out of Pirates Aboard

Wondering how to make the most out of your visit to ECU during Pirates Aboard Admitted Student Day? Take a look at these 6 simple tips to make sure your...

A student works with therapy exams
Nov 30, 2022
  • Jethro Libutan

Tips for Finals

Hello Pirate Nation! Finals season has begun here at East Carolina University. As we near the end of fall semester, many students are beginning to feel stressed. Every student wants...

Flanagan Building in fall
Nov 10, 2022
  • Jethro Libutan

Fall in Pirate Nation!

Hello Pirate Nation! Fall season has officially begun here at East Carolina University! Fall is an extremely exciting time at ECU. The leaves begin to change into pretty colors, the...

professor assists student on a computer
Oct 21, 2022
  • Jo Anna Rohrbaugh

Transfer Tales: From Transfer Student to Academic Advisor

Experience as a transfer student laid a foundation for Jason Denius’ advocacy for transfer student college and career success. Since graduating from East Carolina University, Jason has served as an...

Jun 22, 2022
  • Hannah Eccleston

5 Things to Know About Orientation

Throughout the summer, East Carolina University will welcome incoming students to campus for orientation. During the two-day experience, students and their parents will learn all about campus and being a...

female student studies outside her residence hall
Apr 08, 2022
  • Jethro Libutan

Spring has sprung in Pirate Nation!

Hello Pirate Nation! Spring has officially sprung here at East Carolina University! Spring is an extremely thrilling time at ECU. Flowers are blooming, everyone starts to hang out on the...

Nov 10, 2021
  • Jethro Libutan

ECU Football Game Day Traditions

Hello everyone! My name is Jethro Libutan and I am a freshman here at East Carolina University. One of my favorite things about East Carolina University is college football game...

Oct 08, 2021
  • Admissions

Tips for Fall Open House

Mark your calendars for October 16th because East Carolina University’s annual Fall Open House is an event you’re not going to want to miss! Open House is a great opportunity...

panoramic view of Gateway Residence Hall on College Hill
Oct 23, 2020

Finding My Home at ECU as a Transfer Student

Hello everyone! My name is Tonishka Adams, but I go by NeNe, and I am a transfer student at East Carolina University. I started my journey here at Pirate Nation...