Transfer Student Orientation
IF YOU ARE PURSUING AN ONLINE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM STOP!!! You are not required to take this orientation – contact the Distance Education/Online Student services at onlineservices@ecu.edu or visit their website at https://online.ecu.edu/.
Congratulations on your acceptance to East Carolina University. As a transfer student, you have three options for orientation and class registration: a one day on-campus orientation (spring, summer and fall admit), a two day on-campus orientation (fall only admit) OR an online orientation (spring, summer, or fall admit).
See below for more information.
One Day On-Campus Orientation
- DATES:
- November 17, 2023
- January 5, 2024
- CHECK-IN:
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
- Should conclude by 5:00 p.m.
- COST:
- $100 for students
- $50 for the first family member and $20 for each additional family member
- No charge for family members under the age of 17
- WHAT’S COVERED:
- Student’s ECU 1Card
- Program materials and meals
- Parking and shuttle service
- Facility usage and staffing
- WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Sessions introduce students and their families to academic polices and campus resources
- Students will meet with advisors, register for classes, receive their ECU 1Card, and meet other transfer students
Two Day On-Campus Orientation
- DATE: Thursday and Friday, May 30th and 31st
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- This orientation is for summer or fall admits only
- CHECK-IN:
- 1:00pm – 1:50pm on Thursday
- Day 1 will conclude at 9pm
- Day 2 begins at 8:15am and will end with Academic Advising in the afternoon
- Tentative Schedule for the two days
- COST:
- $155 for students
- $85 for the first family member and $40 for each additional family member
- No charge for family members under the age of 17
- WHAT’S COVERED:
- Student’s ECU 1Card
- Program materials and meals
- Parking and shuttle service
- Facility usage and staffing
- WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Sessions introduce students and their families to academic polices and campus resources, as well as a tour of facilities and an optional overnight stay in our residence hall
- Students will meet with advisors, register for classes, receive their ECU 1Card, and meet other transfer students
Online Orientation
- Available to take any time once you are registered.
- Access online orientation through Pirate Port by using your ECU username and password.
- There is a $20 fee for online orientation that includes the cost for your ECU 1Card.
- Upon completion you will receive and advisory code along with a list of Advising Centers.
- Contact the appropriate Advising Center to speak with an advisor.
- Provide the advisor with the code and they will discuss class registration.
- You will be responsible for contacting the Math Department to schedule a time to take the Math Placement test.
- For more information about math requirements, visit the Placement Test page at https://math.ecu.edu/placement/.
Questions
- Email the Office of Student Transitions at orientation@ecu.edu, be sure to include your full name (no nicknames), Banner ID, and contact information.
- Call the Office of Student Transitions at (252) 328-4173.
Transfer Orientation Dates
In-Person:
- November 17, 2023
- January 5, 2024
- May 30-31, 2024 (Overnight session, students must attend both days)
Online Orientation:
- Can be done at student’s discretion once registered