Academic Days
Academic Days are events for prospective students hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in close collaboration with select individual academic departments. Each Academic Day includes an information session of the featured academic area and an opportunity to ask questions.
Honors College
Learn about ECU’s Honors College at an on-campus Academic Day. Hear about the amazing benefits and opportunities for students at an Admissions presentation and take an optional guided walking tour of campus. The Honors College information session will cover Brinkley-Lane Scholars, other scholarships offered, and the Honors College Living Learning Community. Hear from current Honors College students about their experiences and get your questions answered.
- Register for Friday, February 14 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Register for Friday, April 11 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Register for Monday, April 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
College of Engineering and Technology
Learn about the four departments that make up the College of Engineering and Technology (Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology Systems) at a Tech Tour event. Visit the CET Tech Tours page for event dates and to register.
College of Health and Human Performance
Learn more about the College of Health and Human Performance (HHP) and the wide variety of majors offered at these events. Meet our outstanding faculty and learn about internships, scholarships, research, field work, study abroad, and advising. Get your questions answered during the Q&A.
- Register for the Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising Virtual Academic Day
Tuesday, January 28 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Discover the many aspects of the interior design and fashion industry, including the design process to manufacturing, distribution, marketing, retail, the design of living spaces and commercial spaces. - Register for the School of Social Work Virtual Academic Day
Wednesday, January 29 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Learn about the academic path our students take, courses in: human behavior and diversity, social work practice, social policy, research, mental health, and a semester-long internship. Our program graduates have an extremely high job placement rate. - Register for the Human Development and Family Science Virtual Academic Day
Tuesday, February 4 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Discover four of our undergraduate academic programs: Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education, Child Life, Family and Community Services, and Family and Consumer Sciences. - Register for the Health Education and Promotion Virtual Academic Day
Wednesday, February 5 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You are invited to learn more about the concentrations and coursework in Environmental Health and in Public Health, and the specific careers you can pursue with these degrees. - Register for the Kinesiology Virtual Academic Day
Tuesday, February 11 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Department of Kinesiology offers two undergraduate programs including Exercise Physiology and Physical Education. Learn more about our student experiences, classes, and specific careers you can pursue with these degrees! - Register for the Sport Management and Recreation Sciences Virtual Academic Day
Wednesday, February 12 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others using sport, recreation and leisure activities how to plan and conduct programs, administrative responsibilities such as supervision and management, facility design, and leadership skills.
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Learn more about the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (THCAS) and the wide variety of majors offered, at these virtual events. Hear from our award-winning faculty. Explore academic opportunities including majors, advising, internships, scholarships, research, creative activities, and study abroad experiences. Get your questions answered during the Q&A. Join us to learn more about how #HarriotCollegeWorks!
- Register for the THCAS Social Sciences Virtual Academic Day
Thursday, January 23 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Discover academic social science programs including Applied Sociology, Anthropology, Community and Regional Planning, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Multidisciplinary Studies concentrations in Environmental Studies, International Studies, Neuroscience Studies and Security Studies.
- Register for the THCAS Humanities Virtual Academic Day
Thursday, January 30 | 6: 00 – 7:00 p.m.
Learn about humanities programs including African and African American Studies, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Philosophy, Professional Writing and Information Design, and Multidisciplinary Studies concentrations in Environmental Studies and Religious Studies.
- Register for the THCAS Natural Sciences and Mathematics Virtual Academic Day
Thursday, February 6 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Discover ECU’s academic STEM programs including Applied Atmospheric Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geographic Information Science and Technology, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Multidisciplinary Studies concentrations in Environmental Studies, Neuroscience, and Security Studies.
School of Communication
Join fellow prospective students interested in learning more about the School of Communication. An information session by Undergraduate Admissions will be followed by a 90-minute walking tour of campus. Eat lunch in one of our many venues and explore campus prior to an information session led by School of Communication faculty.
Register for Tuesday, October 15 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
School of Music
During Voice Student for a Day, experience a day in the life of an ECU student! Sit in on an opera rehearsal, observe a voice lesson and more. Get to meet ECU’s voice and choral faculty, chat with current students and learn about our inspiring programs. High-school juniors and seniors, transfer, and prospective graduate students are invited to attend.
Register for Voice Student for a Day
School of Art and Design
Schedule an individual tour of the School of Art and Design and the Jenkins Fine Arts Center. Learn about the wide variety of disciplines offered.
College of Allied Health Sciences
Learn about professional careers in Healthcare (Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Dentistry, Healthcare Administration, Medicine, Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Rehabilitation Services, and Veterinary Medicine) at one of our Academic Days. This experience includes an information session about the programs and resources provided by the College of Allied Health Sciences and Pre-Professional Advising.
Register for Friday, October 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
College of Business
Join fellow prospective students interested in learning more about College of Business (link to https://business.ecu.edu/) majors (Marketing, Management, Management Information System, Finance & Insurance, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship). Discover the amazing benefits and opportunities offered to students at ECU.
College of Education
ECU’s College of Education has prepared North Carolina’s finest educators for over 100 years. Learn about our unique and wide-ranging programs and how you can apply your creativity to plan learning experiences for others.
College of Nursing
We invite you to join fellow prospective students interested in learning more about the College of Nursing by signing up for one of our Virtual Academic Days. This experience includes a BSN information session and virtual tour of the College of Nursing labs.