First Year Student Orientation

East Carolina University requires undergraduate students who are admitted to attend one Orientation program. The dates for Summer 2026 are below! We ARRRGH excited to see you soon!

Students will need to pay their $100 enrollment deposit before they can register for orientation through PiratePort.

Orientation Summer 2026

An announcement will be made in the Spring of 2026 when you can register for orientation, please see the dates below as you plan your new adventure with ECU!

• Session One: Monday, June 15 – Tuesday, June 16*
  • Session full.
• Session Two: Wednesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 18
  • Session full.
• Session Three: Monday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 23
  • Session full.
• Session Four: Wednesday, June 24 – Thursday, June 25*
  • Session full.
• Session Five: Monday, June 29 – Tuesday, June 30
  • Session full.
• Session Six: Wednesday, July 1 – Thursday, July 2
  • Session full.
• Session Seven: Monday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 7
  • Session full.
• Session Eight: Wednesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 9
  • Session full.
• Session Nine: Monday, July 13 – Tuesday, July 14
• Session Ten: Wednesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 16

* Indicates students admitted to the Honors College are highly encouraged to register for this session. All students are still welcome.