Free Application Week 2024

Published Sep 18, 2024 by
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ECU is excited to offer a free application week October 21-27! Freshmen and transfers who apply via the ECU application, the Common App, or CFNC will automatically receive a waived application fee. 

Below is additional information regarding free app week:

When will free application week happen?

  • Monday, October 21th through Sunday, October 27th
  • This opportunity will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th.

How do I apply?

  • Freshmen can apply using the ECU Application via their Navigator Portal or the Common App. North Carolina freshmen can also apply via CFNC.
  • Transfer students should apply using the ECU Application via their Navigator Portal.
  • ECU website application instructions:
    • Create an account or log in if you already have an account with us. Then click “Start New Application” to begin your application.
  • Common App instructions:
    • Access Common App and then click “Apply for first-year”
    • If you don’t already have an ECU Navigator account, click here to create an account so that you can track the progress of your application.
    • Be sure to use the same email address on both your Common App and your Navigator account.
  • CFNC instructions:
    • Begin your college application with CFNC by first going to the Application Hub on CFNC.org.
    • Select the button immediately to the right of the “Start an Application” paragraph.
    • Once you have found and selected ECU from the college list, select the appropriate application and click the “Apply” button immediately to the right of the selected application name.
    • Complete and submit the CFNC application.
    • If you don’t already have an ECU Navigator account, click here to create an account so that you can track the progress of your application.
    • Be sure to use the same email address on both your CFNC application and your Navigator account.

Do I need to submit a fee waiver?

  • Your application fee will be waived automatically if you apply via our website, the Common App, or CFNC during the week of October 21th through October 27th. It’s on us!

When will I be notified of my admissions decision?

  • Once all documents have been received for a student’s application, we will begin your application review. We ask that you be patient during this time as processing may take longer due to an increased number of applications. Turnaround time may be up to 6 weeks.

What applications are currently open?

  • Freshmen:
    • Spring 2025 and Fall 2025
  • Transfers:
    • Spring, Summer and Fall 2025