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The Fall Pirate Promise application period is now open until December 1.

Your guide to the Pirate Promise program – for participating NC community colleges
Prepare for your future: join the Pirate Nation with Pirate Promise. This transfer program is for students who are in their first year of coursework at their community college to attend special events, receive advising assistance, and support before they apply to ECU.

Get these benefits

• Guaranteed admission to ECU with a completed associate degree (view the list of approved associate degrees)
• Waived ECU application fee
• A dedicated transfer coach
• Joint academic advising
• Joint financial aid counseling
• Eligible to purchase an ECU 1 Card to get access to:
  • Athletic tickets
  • Campus recreation opportunities
  • Campus events
  • Library resources
  • Community Writing Center
• Access to ECU Libraries
• Access to Virtual Job Shadow, ECU Career Services’ virtual workshop series
• Participate in select campus activities including “invitation only” Pirate Promise events at ECU
• And much, much, more at Student Affairs

By participating you will have access to extensive resources geared to guiding you through the transfer process at ECU.

Sign up for communications from ECU and request more information here >

How do I apply?

1. The application deadline has been extended to assist those impacted by 
Hurricane Helene. The fall 2024 Pirate Promise application is open until Sunday, December 1.
2. Contact us at piratepromise@ecu.edu if you have any application questions.

Application Info >

Learn More at a Pirate Promise Info Session >

Information Sheet

Download the Pirate Promise information sheet (pdf)

Any questions? Contact us at piratepromise@ecu.edu.