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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
• Personalized support from a Transfer Admissions Counselor
• Connection to academic advising resources
• Access to guidance from ECU’s Office of Financial Aid
• 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 Focus 2, 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?

Look for upcoming opportunities to connect. Reach out your counselor for more information.

Apply Now >

Learn More at a Pirate Promise Info Session >

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