Transfer Admitted Student Checklist

Now that you have been admitted, it is important to complete the steps for enrollment below in a timely manner so that you can register for classes as early as possible. The earlier you register for classes, the more course options will be available to you.

We also offer a personalized Admitted Student Checklist. Just complete the “Set up your PirateID and email” step below, and access the personalized checklist in PiratePort.


Set up your PirateID and email

Please log into the Navigator account you created when you submitted your application. There you will find your PirateID and email address. Then, activate your PirateID and create your secure passphrase. When activating, please be sure to enter your full student email address when prompted. When activating, please be sure to enter your full student email address when prompted. Need help? Find instructions on activating your PirateID.

Important Note: All official correspondence will take place via your ECU email address. This includes tuition and fee bills, financial aid information, and any messages from your academic advisor, academic department, and faculty. Please check it frequently.

After activating your Pirate ID, please find your Admitted Student Checklist in PiratePort. There you will find instructions on:

  • Paying your enrollment deposit
  • Submitting your Campus Living Housing Contract
  • Signing up for orientation
  • Applying for financial aid & scholarships
  • Reviewing your transcript evaluation
  • Registering for classes
  • And more!

Pay your enrollment deposit

We’re thrilled you’ve decided to make East Carolina University your home! To join the ranks of Pirate Nation and secure your spot in our upcoming class, your first step is to submit your non-refundable $100 enrollment deposit. The priority enrollment deposit deadlines for transfers are in the table below. Note: You will receive a payment confirmation by email.

SemesterEnrollment Deposit Deadline (Admitted Students Only)
Spring 2026January 2, 2026
Summer 2026May 12, 2026
Fall 2026July 31, 2026

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Consult with academic advising and register for classes

For residential students, you will be able to access academic advising and register for classes once you register for Orientation. Orientation does not have to be completed to register for classes. It is important to complete course registration as soon as possible, as many classes fill up quickly. Below are the dates that course registration opens each term:

SemesterCourse Registration Opens
Spring 2026November 10, 2025
Summer 2026March 30, 2026
Fall 2026March 30, 2026

To schedule an appointment for academic advising, please use this Advising Contact List to contact the Advising Center for your intended academic program.


Transfer FAQs

Transfer Frequently Asked Questions >


Contacts to Know

Office / ServicePhone Number(s)Email(s)Website
Academic Advising – Advisor Contact List
Campus Living and Dining252-328-4663housing.ecu.edu
Cashier252-737-6886cashier@ecu.educashier.ecu.edu
Disability Support Services252-737-1016DSSDept@ecu.edudss.ecu.edu
Financial Aid252-328-6610finaid@ecu.edufinancialaid.ecu.edu
Honors College252-328-6373honorscollege@ecu.eduhonors.ecu.edu
Office of Student Transitions252-328-4173orientation@ecu.eduorientation.ecu.edu
Parking and Transportation252-328-6294parking@ecu.eduparking.ecu.edu
Registrar252-328-6747regis@ecu.eduregistrar.ecu.edu
Student Health Services252-328-6841studentinsurance@ecu.edu, immunizations@ecu.edustudenthealth.ecu.edu
Student Veteran Services252-737-6542vets@ecu.edumvrc.ecu.edu
University Scholarships252-328-5816scholarships@ecu.eduscholarships.ecu.edu