East Carolina University

East Carolina University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. East Carolina University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, East Carolina University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 66% of students who start college at East Carolina University complete all the credits required within six years.

East Carolina University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: East Carolina University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At East Carolina University?

East Carolina University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with East Carolina University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at East Carolina University

When choosing a major, East Carolina University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at East Carolina University.

Student Designed Majors

East Carolina University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

East Carolina University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at East Carolina University

East Carolina University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Carolina University

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Does East Carolina University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ East Carolina University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does East Carolina University Have An Online Program?

✅ East Carolina University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does East Carolina University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ East Carolina University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does East Carolina University Have An Honors Program?

✅ East Carolina University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at East Carolina University.

Does East Carolina University Require Internships?

🟨 East Carolina University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About East Carolina University

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East Carolina University Library

The main library on campus is the Joyner Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at East Carolina University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

East Carolina University offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does East Carolina University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

East Carolina University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at East Carolina University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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