Applying to ECU as a Transfer Student

Jun 19, 2023

Each year, ECU welcomes about 2,400 new transfer students. Ready to begin your journey towards becoming a Pirate? Follow the steps below to apply to ECU as a transfer student.

In order to apply to ECU as a transfer student, you will need to submit:

Official documents should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:

Office of Undergraduate AdmissionsMailstop 517East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC 27858-4353

If using FedEx or UPS, use the following address:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions106 Whichard BuildingEast Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC 27858-4353

Once admitted, there are several steps that must be completed in order to enroll in classes. The earlier you apply and complete the necessary steps to enroll, the more course options will be available to you. Applicants offered admission must complete the following steps to enroll in classes:

If you wish to claim in-state residency for tuition purposes, please make sure to complete the Residency Determination Service (RDS) process at NCresidency.org. You will need to provide us with your Residency Certification Number (RCN) either on the application as you are applying, or later via your Navigator account.

We know that determining whether and how your credits will transfer is an important factor in your transfer decision. Visit the ECU Credit Connector to see how your credits may transfer to your ECU degree.

If you need any help along the way, our transfer counselors are eager to help. Contact the transfer admissions team at [email protected] or 252-328-6640, or find your counselor by visiting the Meet the Staff page.