For more than a century, East Carolina University has served the people of North Carolina and the nation. ECU has grown to become an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 28,000 students.

East Carolina University prepares students to compete and succeed in the global economy and multicultural society, to distinguish themselves by the ability to train and prepare leaders. It teaches students to create a strong, sustainable future for eastern North Carolina through education, research, innovation, investment, and outreach.

East Carolina offers a broad range of traditional and interdisciplinary majors. Other opportunities are available for minor concentrations and individualized programs.

The University offers 104 bachelor's degree programs, two educational specialist degree programs, two certificates of advanced studies programs, 73 master's degree programs, 18 doctoral degree programs, and first-professional degree programs in medicine and dentistry. ECU has a mission of teaching, research, and service. And with this it is a dynamic institution connecting people and ideas, finding solutions to problems, and seeking the challenges of the future.

East Carolina University serves a sizable constituency of students, faculty, staff, and private citizens in the state of North Carolina. But this requires a strong leadership and a dynamic administration dedicated to the ideals set forth by our founders more than 100 years ago.

The University also offers faculty, staff and students nearly 350 technology-enhanced classrooms and manages the largest Blackboard system of all the UNC campuses.