East Carolina University

East Carolina University is on a 1,600-acre campus in the urban setting of Greenville, North Carolina, not far from Raleigh NC.

East Carolina University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for East Carolina University students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? East Carolina University has fraternities and sororities.

East Carolina University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at East Carolina University include Student Activities Board, Residence Hall Association, Student Pirate Club and Black Student Union.

East Carolina University students' favorite campus traditions are Halloween Havoc, Pirate Palooza and Barefoot on the Mall.

East Carolina University Housing

This table offers information on housing at East Carolina University.

East Carolina University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most East Carolina University students live off campus. In 2022, 25% of undergrads at East Carolina University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to East Carolina University. There are 5,640 spots available in on-campus housing for all 23,056 undergraduates. On the weekends, about 75% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

East Carolina University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

East Carolina University Athletics

At East Carolina University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at East Carolina University:

Safety at East Carolina University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

East Carolina University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The East Carolina University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

East Carolina University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to East Carolina University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit East Carolina University, take Interstate 95 to Greenville, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Pitt Greenville airport.

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