What to Expect

During the day-an-a-half program, you will:

  • Connect with Orientation Assistants and other new ECU Pirates
  • Find out what it’s like being a college student
  • Learn about campus resources and opportunities to help you succeed
  • Learn about ECU traditions and student life
  • Build a foundation for a smooth transition that sets you up for success at ECU
  • Receive academic advising and finalize your first semester of college classes

Housing

  • Students: We strongly encourage students to stay on campus as part of the overall orientation experience and as an introduction to living in a residence hall. Students staying in a campus residence hall during orientation will be assigned a roommate of the same sex. This includes linens, a pillow, towels and soap. The fee is $33 and is separate from the orientation registration fee.
  • Parents & Family: Family members can also stay in one of our residence halls during orientation. Please note that family members will stay in a hall separate form students, so please pack accordingly. Standard linens will be provided, but the in-room amenities are limited. Please note that the bathrooms are community style and you will be sharing facilities with other guests. The fee if $60 and is separate from the orientation guest fee.
  • Early Arrival: If students and families are traveling a considerable distance to ECU, they can make arrangements to stay in the campus residence halls the evening prior to their orientation session. You will be charged additional fees for housing for each night stay in campus housing. Limited services are available for early arrivals.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes (there’s a lot of walking between buildings)
  • Alarm clock and extra blanket (if staying in the residence hall)
  • Umbrella (just in case)
  • Sweatshirt or sweater (sometimes the air conditioning work a little too well!)