Admitted Students

Congratulations on your admission to our prestigious Honors College at East Carolina University!

Honors college students standing in a group

Honors College Class of 2028

The Honors College offers much more than a scholarship. Join this elite community where you will thrive among diverse dreamers, intellectuals and innovators committed to success, transformation and service. Our Honors College is built on four key principles — Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Exploration. Throughout your journey as an ECU Honors College student, you will have access to a wide-range of experiences that will lay the foundation for leadership and success in life beyond academia.

Benefits of being an ECU Honors College student:

  • Every Honors College student receives a scholarship to help fund their education, alleviating financial stress and supporting academic stress.
  • Access high-impact experiences like internships, research projects, summer programs, and study abroad trips tailored to expand professional and global perspectives.
    • Choose More Monday: A weekly email and Instagram story highlighting curated opportunities for honors students to engage and grow.
    • Undergraduate research: Work alongside faculty on groundbreaking research that enriches learning and builds expertise. ECU also has funding available for undergraduate research.
    • Honors College Student Council: Develop leadership skills and shape the honors community through student-led initiatives.
    • Honors Ambassadors: Share your experience and reason for choosing ECU with prospective students while gaining leadership experience.
    • We have partnerships with Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom and Universite de Tours in France for semester-long study abroad opportunities. You can also work with the Office of Global Affairs to find a program that fits your interests and academic needs.
    • ECU Career Services hosts job and internship fairs every semester to help you find opportunities aligned with career goals.
  • Live in Greene Residence Hall with fellow honors students designed to foster collaboration and a supportive academic community with ample study spaces throughout the building.
  • Benefit from personalized academic advising with your major/academic advisor and the Honors College advisor ensuring you meet your goals and maximize your potential.
  • Engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum that challenges critical thinking and encourages creative problem-solving.
  • Enjoy early class registration to secure desired classes and build your optimal schedule, allowing you to add another major or minor(s) to your degree.
  • Honors students receive priority admission to select ECU graduate programs, streamlining your academic journey.
  • Stay connected and network with successful alumni through events and networking opportunities.
  • Access to Mamie Jenkins, the Honors College building, that provides a welcoming space for collaboration, study, and building lasting relationships.

Ready to become a Pirate?

Check out the Admitted Student Checklist from Undergraduate Admissions to ensure that you’re on track to begin classes in fall 2025.