Open House

Join us for our annual Fall Open House on October 25, 2025 and discover what makes ECU unique.

Ask a Pirate student sign holders answer questions

At our annual Fall Open House:

  • Meet ECU faculty members from a wide range of academic programs.
  • Attend special sessions, including admission information for freshmen and transfer applicants, exploring majors, financial aid, campus housing and dining, and current student panels.
  • Explore the residence halls and campus dining.
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of campus.

Fall Open House events are open to prospective freshmen and transfer students and their families.

Registration

Register for ECU Open House 2025

Schedule and Plan Your Day

There will be a lot to see and do at Open House, so we encourage you to plan your day in advance. The best way to do that is with the ECU Fall Open House Guide in the Guidebook app to build your custom schedule; view maps, dining options, and transit info; and access session details.

Download the Guidebook App

Prefer paper? Download the printable agenda for a quick overview.
Download an abbreviated PDF Open House schedule.

An overview of the day is as follows:
Park at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, and take a bus to main campus to start your day!
Check in with the link in your email. Don’t have a link? Find the Open House information desk in the Main Campus Student Center.

  • Academic and Campus Life Fair – 9:00 a.m. – Noon
  • Campus Tours – 9:00 a.m. – Noon
    • Visit Joyner Library
    • Explore the Student Center
  • Presentations – 10:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
    • Admissions & Financial Aid
    • Honors College
    • Choosing a Major
    • Transfer and Pirate Promise Session
    • Parent Panel and Student Panel Q&A
    • Campus Living
    • College of Nursing
    • Talk Pirate™ to Me, Student Panel
    • Pre-Professional Advising
  • Admissions Help Center – 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  • Housing Tours – 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  • Choose Your Own Adventure – 1:00-2:00 p.m.
    • Information sessions, departmental tours, and demonstrations hosted by colleges, departments, and programs

Open House Preview

Open House features a dynamic atmosphere, offering something for everyone looking for a place at ECU. Read an overview of the day’s activities in a blog about Open House 2024 or scroll through a recap of the 2023 event.

ADA Accommodation

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should call 252-737-1016 (voice/TTY) at least 48 hours prior to the event. ECU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university, which accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Maps, Parking and Other Helpful Visitor Information

Parking for Open House is free in the Gold Lot at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Shuttle service begins at 8:00 a.m.

Visit

At East Carolina University, we know that the best way to learn about us is to visit our campus. Find opportunities to explore ECU on our Campus Visit page.