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 as an Honors College student from current students who will share their experiences and answer your questions. An information session will cover Brinkley Lane Scholars, other scholarships offered, and the Honors College Living Learning Community. An optional guided walking tour of campus is available.

• Register for Monday, February 12  | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Register for Monday, March 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Register for Friday, April 5 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

College of Education

Join us for an Academic Day to learn more about the College of Education. This experience includes an information session exploring how you can teach, lead, and inspire! ECU has a long tradition of excellence in education and our teachers are the keystone of that tradition. ECU’s reputation as a national leader in education is well-known; sign-up for an opportunity to learn how you can make a difference.

• Register for virtual event: Tuesday, January 30 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Register for campus event: April 12 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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 virtual 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 Interior Design and Merchandising Virtual Academic Day Tuesday, February 6 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  ECU’s Fashion Merchandising & Consumer Studies and Interior Design programs are fully accredited. Learn about the design process, manufacturing, marketing and more in these creative degree programs.
• Register for School of Social Work Virtual Academic Day Wednesday, February 7 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  Learn about the many different opportunities in the School of Social Work: internships, community service projects, simulated clinical settings, student organizations, and study abroad.
• Register for Human Development and Family Science Virtual Academic Day Tuesday, February 20 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  Discover ECU’s programs in Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education, Child Life, Family and Community Services, and Family and Consumer Sciences. Students develop a strong foundation in research, theory, and practice in flexible programs to fit your career goals.
• Register for Health Education and Promotion Virtual Academic Day Wednesday, February 21 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  Environmental Health and Public Health programs offer you additional academic concentrations in pre-health professions, community health and worksite health promotion, and environmental health sciences. In this session you will learn more about ECU student experiences, classes, and specific careers you can pursue with these degrees.
• Register for Kinesiology Virtual Academic Day Tuesday, February 27 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  Discover ECU’s programs in Exercise Physiology and Physical Education. Get your questions answered during the Q&A.
• Register for Recreation Sciences Virtual Academic Day Wednesday, February 28 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  Learn about our Recreation Science Programs in Recreation and Park Management, Recreational Therapy, and Sports Studies.

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.

• Register for Tuesday, February 13 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Register for Tuesday, March 12 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Register for Tuesday, April 23 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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.

• Register for THCAS Social Sciences Virtual Academic Day Thursday, February 8 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  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 THCAS Humanities Virtual Academic Day Thursday, March 14 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Academic 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 THCAS Natural Sciences and Mathematics Virtual Academic Day Thursday, April 11 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  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 Friday, March 1 | 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 Monday, January 29 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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.

• Register for a tour