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Whether you want to educate the next generation of students, fly the blue skies, protect your community, own your own business or be a scientist, discover your passion at ECSU. From aviation and mathematics to arts and technology, ECSU has over 30 undergraduate and four graduate degree programs, with several online degree options.

ECSU has more than 60 clubs and organizations that offer a variety of extracurricular activities from intramural sports and academic clubs to Greek organizations and performance groups. Discover your interests at ECSU.

ECSU prepares you to conquer your dreams. Intern. Lead. Study abroad. Get to know the faculty and staff who are here to help you succeed. There are many opportunities to gain experience in your area of study, get additional support and help if needed, and prepare for your future.

Come to Discover. Leave to Conquer.

Volunteer. Perform. Join. Play. Get involved.

Students looking for a quality,

affordable education in a nurturing,

supportive environment will find it at

ECSU. Nestled in northeastern North

Carolina, ECSU is the most affordable

public institution in the University

of North Carolina System. Size does

matter, and ECSU’s small size equates

to small classes and one-on-one

attention from professors. Students

will know their classmates, their

professors, and the ECSU

staff committed to their

academic success. At

Elizabeth City State

University, students

come to discover their

passion, and leave to

conquer their dreams.

Dr. Karrie G. Dixon,12th Chief Executive Officer and 7th Chancellor of ECSU, is proud to usher in a new era of creativity, innovation, pride and advancement. Dr. Dixon bringsher higher education knowledge and enthusiasm to the Viking family.ECSU is dedicated to its students,staff, faculty, and the community.

Be the difference.

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”Karrie G. Dixon, Ed.D. Chancellor

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E CS U STU D E N T S CA N L E A R N , H AVE F U N A N D

B E T H E D I F F E R E N C E . O U R B LU E A N D WH I T E

S C H O O L CO LO R S A R E SY M B O L S O F O U R

S PI R I T, E N T H U S I A S M A N D CO M M I T M E N T TO

T H E L E G AC Y A N D H I STO RY O F E CS U.Inside

& Outsidethe Classroom

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S T U D E N T B O D Y

H O M E C O M I N G

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

G R E E K L I F E

V I K I N G P R I D E

A T H L E T I C S

We give students opportunities to participate

and be involved in campus activities, clubs,

organizations, and athletics. #VikingPride is not

just a hashtag, it’s a way of life. Get Involved!

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Reach your career goals. Stop by the Career Development Center and get a jump-start on your internship, employment search, or graduate school and professional school opportunities.

> Focus on your health and well-being. ECSU offers accessible, quality health care services, counseling services and educational programs that promote health and well-being.

> Feel good. Do good. Visit the Riley Wellness & Fitness Center for your fitness needs.

> Get involved and join one of the many clubs and organizations.

> Know you are joining a robust alumni network of 20,000 alumni. We are Viking Proud!

> Pay it forward. Work side by side with ECSU faculty as part of the Viking Volunteer Corps giving back to the community through volunteer activities.

> Expand your learning with undergraduate research opportunities.

> Challenge yourself at an accelerated rate and provide yourself with exposure to a wide variety of in-depth academic, social, cultural and international experiences as part of the Honors Program.

Success

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Student

StudyAbroad

ECSU offers enriching multicultural opportunities for

students around the globe to study abroad, conduct research,

or participate in faculty-led trips in service learning.

Explore the world. Change the world. Be the difference.

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Students can also enjoy the local culture and history of Elizabeth City and the

surrounding area. Elizabeth City is your home away from home in beautiful eastern

North Carolina. Close to the Outer Banks and the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area shops,

restaurants and events. Students experience the best of what the area offers. AtHome

Away fromHome

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• Raleigh

• Fayetteville

• Greensboro

Winston-Salem

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E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y

N ORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

E L I Z A B E T H C I TYP O PU L AT I O N

18.7KAC R E S O F E CS U

CA M PU S

200+Outer Banks – 35 milesVirgina Beach, VA – 61 milesRaleigh – 138 milesWashington, DC – 185 milesGreensboro – 198 milesCharlotte – 266 milesAtlanta, GA – 493 miles

A picturesque drive away from the following cities:

One of the best places to live on the East Coast.

“

” — Money Magazine

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Business Education Engineering Music Social WorkAdministration Technology

Accreditations & Rankings

TOPMILITARYFRIENDLYSCHOOLS

— For Small —Public Universities

5 – Student Loan Hero –

— M O S T —A F F O R D A B L E

PUBLICHBCU

I N A M E R I CA Most AffordableSmall Colleges

– BestValueSchools.org –

NUMBER

ONEINSTITUTION

2020 U.S. News & World Report:

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Academic

NATIONALASSOCIATIONOF SCHOOLSOF MUSIC

#26 IN REGIONAL COLLEGES SOUTH

#7 IN TOP PERFORMERS ON SOCIAL MOBILITY

#3 IN TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

#28 IN HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESIn the southeast United States

OUT OF 266 SCHOOLS

BEST BANG for the BUCK

Washington Monthly’s

ECSU students can choose from over 30 academic programs of study. From business and music to aviation and education, ECSU prepares students to compete in the global work force. Academic

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS STARTS HERE.

Bachelorof Science • Accounting • Aviation Science • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Emergency Management • Engineering Technology • Graphic Design• Homeland Security (Online)• Kinesiology • Mathematics • Pharmaceutical Science • Psychology • Sport Management • Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Bachelor of Arts/Science with Teaching Licensure • Comprehensive Science (9-12)• English (9-12)• History (9-12)• Kinesiology (Physical Education & Health 9-12)• Mathematics (9-12)• Music Education (k-12)

Bachelor of Science in Education• Birth to Kindergarten • Elementary Education (K-6)• Special Education (K-12)

Programs

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and become part of somethingTake Flight

bigBachelorof Arts • Digital Media • English • History • Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)• Music

Bachelor of Social WorkMaster’s Degrees• Master of Science in Mathematics• Master of Science in Biology• Master of School Administration• Master of Elementary Education (Online)

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NC PromiseTrying to figure out how to afford college should be the last thought on our students’ minds. Elizabeth City State University is a proud NC Promise campus committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education.

Visit www.ecsu.edu/ncpromise to learn how NC Promise can work for you.

Excellence

Although many of our students have some form of financial assistance, they have a comparatively low debt level when they graduate.

Affordable

THE MOST AFFORDABLEUNIVERSITY IN NORTH CAROLINA .

S E M E S T E R

In-state tuition S E M E S T E R

Out-of-state tuition

$500 $2500

Types of Financial Aid> UNC Campus Based, Departmental and Other Scholarships Federal Pell, FSEOG, TEACH, NC ELS, and UNC Need Based Grants> Long-term Loans> Work Study Programs

Steps to Apply to ECSU Complete the online admissions application at: www.ecsu.edu/apply

Complete the U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at: www.fafsa.ed.gov using our school code of 002926

Submitall official transcripts to Admissions through CFNC.org

Submitan official copy of your SAT/ACT score directly to ECSU (ACT=3095, SAT=5629)

Deadlines> Spring Admissions December 1> Fall Admissions June 30> Financial Aid (FAFSA) March 1

Learn more: Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions today Phone: (800) 347-ECSU (3278) or (252) 335-3305 Email: admissions@ecsu.eduECSU.edu/admissions | ECSU.edu/transfers

Morethan

of ECSU students receive some type of financial aid85%

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Elizabeth City State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the baccalaureate and master’s levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4501 for questions about the accreditation of ECSU.

UndergraduateTo be considered for freshman admissions to Elizabeth City State University, those who graduated from high school after June 1990 must meet the Minimum Course Requirements (MCRs) stipulated by the University of North Carolina. The specific requirements are as follows:

*Two consecutive units of Foreign Language.**Algebra I and II, geometry, and one unit beyond Algebra II, Algebra I and II, and two units beyond Algebra II, or Integrated Math I, II, and III, and one unit beyond Integrated Math III.

HSGPA SAT ACT

2.6+ 870 16

2.7+ 860 16

2.8+ 860 16

2.9+ 850 15

3.0+ 840 15

G P ACumulative

A C TComposite

U N I T SEnglish

U N I T SScience

Biological, Physical, & Laboratory

U N I T SSocial

Studies

U N I T SForeign

Language*

S A TCritical Reading

& Math only

2.5 17 4 3 2 2880U N I T S

Mathematics**

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Transfer StudentsTransfer students need to have at least 24 transferable credit hours and a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Transfer students with lessthan 24 transferable hours may need to submit high school transcripts, along with SAT/ACT scores and meet MCRs to be considered for admissions.

Contact the Office of Admissions at: (800) 347-ECSU (3278) or (252) 335-3305Email: transfer@ecsu.edu

Dual EnrollmentCollege-ready high school juniors and seniors! Get an early start on your college education andearn college credit while still in high school.

Contact the Office of Admissions at: (800) 347-ECSU (3278) or (252) 335-3305 or your high school counselor for more information.

GraduateContact the Office of Graduate Admissionsat (252) 335-3293 or (877) 962-3276 for more information.

InternationalInternational students must fully satisfy the requirements for admission prior to enrollment at ECSU and provide documented proof of ability to meet financial responsibility associated with enrollment and living expenses.

Rising Viking ScholarsThe Rising Viking Scholars Program allows for ECSU to admit North Carolina students who have high grade point averages but are not able to meet SAT/ACT university requirement thresholds.

If your GPA is at least 2.6 and your SAT/ACT meets the corresponding minimum threshold, the program is an alternative admissions option that may allow acceptance into ECSU. Admission to the program is based on a “sliding step scale,” as seen in the table to the right. The number of students accepted to the program is limited.

Admissions

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