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Freshman Admissions

To be considered for admissions to Elizabeth City State University new freshmen 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:

  • 4 units of English
  • 4 units Mathematics (Algebra I, II, Geometry, and an advanced math)
  • 3 units of Science (Biological, Physical, and Laboratory Course)
  • 2 units of Social Studies
  • 2 units of Foreign Language
  • 2.3 GPA
  • 750 SAT (In-State) 800 SAT (Out-State)

Complete and submit the following to Office of Admissions:

  • Application
  • $30 non-refundable application fee
  • Official high school transcript (partial one at time of application; final at the end of senior year or GED equivalency)
  • An official copy of your SAT or ACT scores - these may be included on your transcript or sent directly to ECSU (School Code #2073).

Transfer Admissions

Students who have been enrolled for credit at another college or university are considered Transfer Students. Transfer students will have their transcripts evaluated in relation to the requirements of the specific academic program for which they are applying. Courses to be transferred must be equivalent to the respective courses in degree programs at ECSU. Courses graded less than a "C" will not be accepted for transfer credit. Transfer students with less than 24 transferable hours must submit high school information and meet (MCRs) to be considered for admissions.

Complete and submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

  • Application
  • $30 non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from each college or university

Special & Transient Students

(Not applicable to freshman or transfer students)
Applicants who are mature and/or who may not meet admissions requirements but who have a satisfactory record of experience and education may be admitted to courses. Special students are admitted for one term only (space permitting) and must be readmitted at the beginning of each subsequent term.

Applicants who are regularly enrolled students at other institutions provided the appropriate official at their institution authorizes their attendance at Elizabeth City State University, approves in advance the course work selected, indicates the individual is in good standing at that institution, and otherwise approves the transfer credits taken at Elizabeth City State University. At the end of one term of work transient students must transfer to Elizabeth City State University or withdraw.

Readmission: Reinstatement of former students

Students wishing to return to the University after voluntary or involuntary absence must apply for readmission, and complete one of the following processes:

Students with a break less than two (2) years with no additional college course work, should:
  • Report to the Registrar's Office
  • See Academic Advisor for curriculum requirements

Students with a break more than two (2) years and/or attended another institution, should:

  • Report to the Admissions Office
  • Complete Application
  • Pay $30 application fee
  • Evaluate course work (If needed)
  • See Academic Advisor for curriculum requirements