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Since 1891, Elizabeth City State University has proudly served students from around the country, across the state, and most notably from northeastern North Carolina. As the university celebrates its 125th Anniversary in 2016, ECSU's commitment to providing access to an intellectually stimulating, high-quality, affordable education in an ideal campus setting will continue to serve as its hallmark.Consistently, ECSU has earned top rankings in college guides and national publications. Our latest rankings – #1 in Washington Monthly's Best Baccalaureate

Colleges (2016) and #2 in U.S. News and World Report's (2015) Top Public Schools (Regional Colleges in the South) – are noteworthy accomplishments. Moreover, our recent recognition on the list of the 2016 Military Friendly® Schools brings deserved attention to ECSU's keen focus on distinctive approaches to providing college access to a broad community of learners.

With 28 undergraduate degree offerings and four graduate degree programs, flexible study options and research opportunities are limitless. Students' participation in honor societies, creative endeavors, musical ensembles, CIAA sports, clubs, and student life activities all enhance their personal growth and leadership development. New technology-enhanced learning initiatives also give ECSU students a competitive advantage in the 21st century marketplace.

We invite you inside to begin your discovery of ECSU. Then consider a virtual tour via our website at www.ecsu.edu - or better still, visit us in person on our beautiful 223-acre campus located in the waterfront community of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. You'll find that our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners make ECSU a great university. We all work together to ensure there is a place just for you at ECSU.

Dr. Thomas E.H. ConwayChancellor

To Elizabeth City State University!

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ECSU is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina.Elizabeth City State University

is accredited by the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

to award baccalaureate, masters,

doctorate, and professional degrees.

Contact the Commission on Colleges

at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,

Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-

679-4500 for questions about the

accreditation of Elizabeth City State

University.

Our Purpose ........................................ 4History Of ECSU ................................. 5Our Community .................................. 6The Alumni Network ........................... 7Academic Offerings ............................ 9Veteran/ Military Program/ Aviation Guard Partnership .............. 11Open House ...................................... 13Apply ................................................. 14

VIKING PRIDE!

History Of ECSU

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Since our inception in 1891, Elizabeth City State University has been known as an institution that teaches, trains and molds today's students into tomorrow's leaders. Every achievement, every discovery and every step of progression is fueled by our unwavering determination to provide affordable academics and exceptional programs on our campus.

Our first leader, Peter W. Moore, would have been proud to see growth so profound at this remarkable institution. We proudly embrace our history and mission as a historically black college or university (HBCU), while welcoming, attracting and retaining a wonderful mix of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds representative of today's global economy.

This year we celebrate our 125th anniversary, touting the motto, "A Proud Heritage of Inspired Excellence." For 125 years, ECSU has persevered through impossibility – transforming dreams and ideas into reality. We hope you will join us in this celebration as we honor our illustrious past and move forward in building a bright future and unmistakable pride for ECSU.

PurposeOur

HistoryOur

Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, offers 28 baccalaureate, graduate and professional programs. Our mission is to promote economic, social and environmental progress for the people of northeastern North Carolina, the state and the nation.

We achieve our commitment to the highest quality education by maintaining a rigorous focus on academic excellence in our signature areas: integrating technology with education, improving human health and wellness and advancing the natural, computational and aviation sciences.

Through teaching, research, and community engagement, Elizabeth City State University provides a student-centered environment, delivered in a manner that enhances student learning, while preparing our graduates for leadership roles and lifelong learning.

Our Purpose

1891 Hugh Cale, a black Pasquotank County

State Representative, introduced legislation to establish the State Normal

School in Elizabeth City.

1909ECSU’s oldest standing building, Lane

Hall is erected.

1939 The State Normal School is renamed

Elizabeth City State Teachers College.

1969Elizabeth City State College changes its

names to Elizabeth City State University.

1994ECSU’s “State Teachers College” Historic

District is placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2016ECSU celebrates 125 years of

academic excellence.

A Few ECSU Defining Moments…

Leveraging our history to define our future...

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The Alumni Network

Our Community/City

Affectionately known as the Harbor of Hospitality, Elizabeth City is nestled in the northeastern corner of North Carolina on the Pasquotank River and Intracoastal Waterway. The City lies just west of the Outer Banks of North Carolina and just south of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Although our community is small it boasts an abundance of bookstores, coffeehouses, wine and gourmet food shops and specialty retail shops all located in historic buildings.

Elizabeth City is also home to a vibrant arts and cultural scene comprised of art galleries, museums, theater performances and national touring shows. Currently housed at the Museum of the Albemarle, is the ECSU

125th Anniversary Exhibit: Elizabeth City State University – A Legacy of Excellence and Resilience.

Our successful relationships and partnerships within the Elizabeth City business community afford our students benefits where they gain an abundance of hands-on experience at one of the U.S. Coast Guard’s busiest bases, including learning how to fly planes.

Just like our university, Elizabeth City is rich in history – yet progressive and growing. The inviting waterfront, lively

downtown and thriving arts community create a vibrant setting for the place we Vikings call home.

POPULATION

SQUARE MILES

ACRES OF ECSU CAMPUS

Highlight Facts/

Numbers:

Community/CityOur Alumni Network

The

Outer Banks ................ 35 milesVirgina Beach, VA ....... 61 miles Raleigh ...................... 138 milesWashington DC ........ 185 miles

Greensboro .............. 198 milesCharlotte .................. 266 miles Atlanta ...................... 493 miles

We are a picturesque drive away from the following cities:

This family includes elite scientists, professional athletes, pilots, artists, lawyers,

and teachers all of whom are changing lives and the communities they serve. From news to networking to ways to keep connected to ECSU and each other, our alumni network is a complete resource for the Viking family.

Our Viking colors, royal blue and white, represent trust and loyalty and wholeness and completeness respectively. These colors represent attributes that our students cultivate during their tenure at ECSU and continue to nurture through their time and financial support as alumni dedicated to preserving our school's rich legacy

There is no family like the Viking

family and there is no pride like

Viking pride!

Join a family of

20,000 Vikings

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Academic Offerings

BACHELOR OF ARTS• Communications Studies• English • History • Music • Sociology

BACHELOR OF ARTS, TEACHER LICENSURE • History • Music (Minor in K-12

Education)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE• Accounting • Aviation Science • Biology • Business Administration• Chemistry • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Engineering Technology • Graphic Design • Industrial Technology• Physical Education • Mathematics • Pharmaceutical Science

• Psychology • Sport Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION• Birth-Kindergarten (BK) • Elementary Education (K-6)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, TEACHER LICENSURE • Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Physical Education (K-12)

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

MASTER’S DEGREES• Master of Mathematics • Master of Biology • Master of School

Administration • Master of Elementary

Education

ACADEMIC CONCENTRATION OPTIONS• Biotechnology, Biophysics• Biochemistry • Management Information

Systems • Marketing • Music Engineering &

Technology • Pre-Law, Pre-Med,

Pre-Dentistry • ROTC/Military Science

With 28 undergraduate and four graduate programs of study, ECSU offers degrees in aviation and natural sciences, business and economics, teaching and administration, visual and performing arts, mathematics and computer science, social and behavioral sciences and other select professional and pre-professional areas.

Academic Offerings

Discover the tools for future success.

Majors, Minors, and Concentrations

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Veteran/ Military Program/ Aviation Guard Partnership

Whether its connecting veterans and their families to campus resources or providing mentoring services through our Viking Vet Mentors program, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment both inside and outside of the classroom.

ECSU is proud of its state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and education. We offer our students real-world, industry experience by fostering

our partnerships with the United States Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) program, NC DOT, FAA and many more!

The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) is designed for motivated individuals who demonstrate a high caliber of

academic and leadership excellence and who desire to serve their country in the United States Coast Guard. The program offers a university education to men and women enlisting in the Coast Guard. Upon graduation, the enlisted service members then

attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) to become commissioned officers in the Coast Guard.

For more information, visit: http://www.ecsu.edu/academics/department/technology

VETERAN/MILITARY PROGRAM/AVIATION GUARD PARTNERSHIP

www.ecsu.edu Follow Us: /ElizabethCityStateUniversity @ECSU @ECSUVikings

ECSU is also one of approximately 1,600 Military Friendly Schools.

The Aviation Science program at Elizabeth City State University is the only four-year aviation education program offered in the State of North Carolina. As the State of North Carolina was the “first in flight,” the Aviation Science Program at ECSU is the first in aviation education for the University of North Carolina System and for the State of North Carolina.Aviation students have a range of aviation program options from which to choose. The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science with specialization in:

FLIGHT EDUCATION/

PROFESSIONAL PILOT

AVIATION MANAGEMENT

AVIONICS UAS OPERATIONS + MANAGEMENT

(FALL 2016)

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

For admission requirements and application:

ECSU can help you get started on a new and adventurous journey. We have a designated Veterans and Military Services Center on campus that will answer any questions. We also have dedicated staff in our Aviation Science program that are retired military and would be of great assistance to you.

At ECSU, our Aviation Science program caters to all types of students, including our non-traditional and military students!

Veterans and Military Services CenterPhone: (252) 335.3774 | Email: veteran@ecsu.edu | www.ecsu.edu/veterans

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Upcoming Open House Dates

OPEN HOUSEJoin us at

Open House events are open to prospective freshmen, high school students, dual-enrollment students, transfer students, parents, guardians, and veteran/military personnel. While at the event, you will get behind-the-scenes access to our professors, our students, and our campus. You will also learn about ECSU’s academic programs and life outside of the classroom.

ECSU open house tours help familiarize you with diverse aspects of our campus and university. Whether you choose to visit on one of our open house dates or

you schedule your own tour to explore on your own, we look forward to showing you around our academic buildings, our athletic facilities, and other hidden treasures on campus.

• Tour our beautiful campus;• Meet ECSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni;• Attend sessions and get answers to your questions

about admissions, financial aid and scholarships, academic programs, career services, athletics, transfer services, veteran/military services, and international opportunities;

• Visit residence halls and learn about student life; and much more...

TOUR ATTENDMEET VISIT

November 5, 2016January 28, 2017April 8, 2017

For more information, please call (252) 335.3305 or 800.347.ECSU (3278).

Open House

The best way to feel the Viking spirit is to visit our scenic campus. Our campus tours give prospective students and their families a look into the life of ECSU students, including a glimpse into academics, campus resources, residential life, athletics and much more.

For your convenience we offer a number of different campus visits and open house options. To see if any of our scheduled visits fit your calendar, please visit us online at: https://www.vikingadmissions.ecsu.edu/tourpicker.asp.

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Apply

ApplySUBMIT

Submit all official transcripts to

Admissions through CFNC.org

UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

RISING VIKING SCHOLARS PROGRAMWhat is the Rising Viking Scholars Program? The Rising Viking Scholars Program allows for ECSU, one of only three (3) campuses in the North Carolina University system, to admit students who have high grade point averages but are not able to meet SAT/ACT university requirement thresholds.

What does the Rising Viking Scholars Program mean for you?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. The program admission is based on a “sliding step scale,” as seen in the table below. The number of students accepted to the Rising Viking Scholars Program at ECSU will be limited.

To be considered for freshman admissions to ECSU, 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:

HS

GPA

ACT

2.6+ 16

2.7+ 16

2.8+ 16

2.9+ 16

3.0+ 15

Complete the online admissions

application at: www.ecsu.edu.

COMPLETE

Submit an official copy of your SAT/ACT score directly to ECSU (School Code #2073).

SUBMIT

Weighted Composite English Social Studies

Foreign Language

Mathematics*Critical Reading & Math only

ScienceBiological, Physical, & Laboratory

*Algebra I and II, geometry, and one unit beyond Algebra II,

Algebra I and II, and two units beyond

Algebra II, orIntegrated Math I, II, and III, and one unit beyond Integrated Math III.

Dual EnrollmentCollege-ready high school juniors and seniors! Get an early start on your college education and earn 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.

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

Contact the Office of Transfer Advising and Services (OTAR) at (252) 335.3474 or transfer@ecsu.edu for more information.

GraduateContact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (252) 335.3947 for more information.

International StudentsFor more information visit us: www.ecsu.edu/academics/programs/international-program/index.html

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Financial Aid

90%OF STUDENTS ARE ON SOME TYPE OF

FINANCIAL AID

ECSU represents one of the best values in education and we understand that… Over 90% of our students have some form of financial assistance, but our graduates have a comparatively low debt level when they graduate.

Types of Financial Aid• Institutional/Foundation Scholarships• Federal Grants• State Grants• Loans• Work Study

Email us at financial_aid@ecsu.edu to find the funding options that work for you.

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

SUBMITSubmit any additional

information requested.

APPLYApply to ECSU at:

www.ecsu.edu.

COMPLETEComplete the U.S. Department of Education Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at: www.fafsa.ed.gov using our

school code of 002926.

Spring Admissions December 1stFall Admissions May 1stFinancial Aid (FAFSA) March 1st

Priority Deadlines:

Affordable Excellence

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SPORTING EVENTS

STUDENT BODY MEETINGS

OPEN MIC NIGHTS

MOVIE NIGHTS

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

CONCERTSYARD FEST, BOWLING

AND MANY MORE

At ECSU, you’ll meet new friends, share experiences, and connect with the Viking community in one of our 50 student clubs and organizations, or in one of many student activities.

campus Life

LIVING ON CAMPUSLive on campus in our freshmen residence hall, University Towers. The 198 person living and learning community provides students with all the comforts of home – cable television, individual telephone services, laundry facilities, and so much more.

GREEK LIFE + STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS + ATHLETICSNational Pan-Hellenic Council (NPNC)• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Viking Athletics (NCAA DIVISION II (CIAA))• Basketball (Men’s and Women’s)• Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s)• Football• Golf• Bowling• Cheerleading• Softball• Tennis • Volleyball

Combine our stellar academic programs with other interests through one of these organizations: http://www.ecsu.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-life/clubs-organizations.html.

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W E A R E T H E V I K I N G S !

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Did You Know?

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ECSU is a 223-acre campus located in a waterfront community, not far from

the serene beaches of the Outer Banks, NC and Virginia Beach, VA.

ECSU is a constituent institution of the University of North

Carolina system.

ECSU has 28 undergraduate and 4 graduate programs of study.

ECSU is the most affordable institution in the University of

North Carolina system.

ECSU has a 14–1 student/teacher ratio.

ECSU has the only baccalaureate Aviation Degree Program in

North Carolina.

ECSU offers an athletics program featuring 11 (NCAA Division II -

(CIAA)) intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports.

ECSU has over 50 clubs and organizations, including

fraternities and sororities.

ECSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges

and Schools Commission on Colleges.

ECSU was founded in 1891 and is celebrating 125 years of

educating students in 2016.

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Useful LinksApply Online: www.ecsu.edu/admissions

FAFSA Application:

fafsa.ed.gov

Housing: www.ecsu.edu/admissions/housing

Student Affairs: www.ecsu.edu/current-students/student-affairs

Important Contacts Admissions 252-335-3305

Financial Aid 252-335-3283

Student Affairs 252-335-3276

FOLLOW ECSU ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOW THE ECSU OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Office of Admissions

/ElizabethCityStateUniversity

@ECSU

@ECSUVikings

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City State University

1704 Weeksville Road

Elizabeth City, NC 27909-7806

800.347.ECSU (3278) or 252.335.3305

www.ecsu.edu

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