Qualified graduates of accredited colleges and universities are eligible to seek admission to graduate level degree programs at Elizabeth City State Unniversity.  Applications are received on the basis of qualifications, without regard to sex, age, race, or religion.  The completed application packet must be received by the Office of Graduate Education by the dates below to ensure that an admision decision is made prior to the start of classes for the following semesters:

• Amission for Spring Semester: November 15
• Admission for Summer Semester : March 15
• Admission for Fall Semester: July 1

All graduate application fees are a minimum of thirty (30) dollars, in U.S. currency. This fee is nonrefundable. Transcripts and other credentials become the property of the university and must remain on file in the appropriate offices. It is the policy of the Office of Graduate Education to respond only to written inquiries from applicants regarding the status of the application.

Admission to pursue graduate study at Elizabeth City State University is accomplished in two steps: one, by admission to the university and two, by admission to a selected program.

International Applicants

Applicants from non-English-speaking nations must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language with their application for admission to Elizabeth City State University. An acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. Some degree programs may have additional requirements. Each student must submit an official English translation of all transcripts. All documents must be sent to the Office of Graduate Education six months prior to the date of the first day of classes of the intended semester of enrollment. Applicants must meet current U.S. Immigration standards, which may include completing the Financial Guarantee Form.

Admission to Elizabeth City State University

Admissions regulations governing graduate level studies at Elizabeth City State University are classified as Unconditional General Admission, Conditional General Admission, and Special Student Admission. General regulations apply to all students regardless of degree program and admission status.

The application may be completed online at https://gradapply.ecsu.edu

Graduate Admission to Elizabeth City State University means only that the student will be permitted to enroll in courses at the graduate level. It does not necessarily imply that he/she will be admitted to a selected program leading to an advanced degree.

Admission Requirements

Unconditional General Admission*

A student must satisfy the following criteria for unconditional admission:

• An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university**
• Minimum, overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 Scale) or a 3.0 average for the last four semesters (60 credit hours) of study for the bachelor’s degree **
• A completed and signed application**
• A $30.00 application fee must accompany the application for admission and is not refundable. Certified checks or money orders should be made payable to Elizabeth City State University**
• Two official transcripts, in sealed envelopes sent directly from each college and university previously (and official transcripts from all other graduate study)**
• Three Graduate Recommendation Forms from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s abilities to pursue graduate study in the proposed academic discipline**
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) recommended but not required
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if applicable
• Completed Financial Guarantee Form, if applicable
• Completed NC Residency Form, if applicable
• Completed Health Form**

** Required

Special Student

Graduate Special Student Admission is a temporary designation for persons who wish to take licensure renewal, transfer credits to another institution, take courses for personal satisfaction, or for those with incomplete Graduate Application Packets.

For those students with incomplete Graduate Application Packets, this classification terminates on the date the student completes their application file and is admitted to a specific graduate program.

For Special Student Admission, apply online at https://gradapply.ecsu.edu

Elizabeth City State University is now accepting applications for its graduate programs. Program offerings include:

• Master of School Administration
• 100% Online: Master of Education in Elementary Education with Concentrations in Initial Certification and Teacher Leadership
• Master of Science in Mathematics with Concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Remote Sensing, Community College Teaching, and Mathematics Education
• Master of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Biological Sciences and Biology Education

The ECSU tuition and fee schedule can be found on the ECSU website.

Course offerings are available in the evenings and online to accommodate students who work full-time. Courses are also offered in summer school.

Qualified graduates of accredited colleges and universities are eligible to seek admission to graduate education programs at Elizabeth City State University. Admission to pursue graduate study is accomplished in two steps: one, by admission to the university through the Office of Graduate Education and two, by admission to a selected program through the appropriate school and major department.

Elizabeth City State University operates on the semester system. Courses numbered 500 or higher can be counted toward completion of the graduate degree. The fall and spring semesters are approximately fifteen weeks each. Enrollment during the fall and spring semesters is required. Failure to have continued enrollment during fall and spring will require a candidate to complete a Request for Readmission form from the Registrar's Office. The summer school consists of two five week sessions and one ten week session.

Request more information on the Graduate Education program at ECSU

Advisors for current students are assigned through the department or area in which the student is enrolled. The Director of Admissions notifies each student of his/her advisor in the initial admissions letter.

Each student must complete a program of study during the first semester. The program of study is planned by the student in consultation with the department or area advisor. It is the student's responsibility to follow the program of study.

Students enrolled for nine (9) or more credit hours during a regular semester and six (6) or more credit hours during each of the two summer sessions are classified as full-time students.

Requirements

In order to be awarded a master's degree, each student must:

• Complete the minimum semester hours of graduate credit applicable to the program.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Successfully complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit in residence on the campus of Elizabeth City State University and a minimum total of 30 credit hours.
• Meet all other requirements for a master's degree in the major department and the Office of Graduate Education.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete a Graduate Application for Graduation
• Complete an exit interview with the major department graduate program coordinator to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the master's program
• Register with Alumni Affairs
• Submit required Thesis/Product of Learning to major department and Office of Graduate Education
• Complete required Financial Aid exit counseling, if applicable.

Requirements

A minimum of 30 semester hours required for the master's degree must be earned in residence study at the University. No more than six (6) credit hours may be transferred from other institutions (See Office of Graduate Education). Those credit hours must be at the graduate level, as defined and approved by Elizabeth City State University and, in depth and breadth, be similar in substance for one of the core courses needed for degree completion at Elizabeth City State University. Other area courses, such as specialization courses, support courses, and elective courses, may not be substituted from other institutions, colleges, and/or universities.
A graduate student seeking permission to complete courses as a transient student at other institutions of higher learning, colleges, and/or universities for subsequent transfer to their admitted degree program at Elizabeth City State University must complete and secure an approved Transient Student form. This permission must be approved prior to enrollment at the proposed transient institution, college, or university. The six (6) hour credit limit applies to transient courses, as well as transfer courses.

Residence Status for Tuition Purposes

Effective February 20, 2017, the State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA) will manage and process all residency determinations, reclassification requests, and appeals for new and continuing undergraduate and non-degree seeking students. After this date, any new or readmitting undergraduate or non-degree seeking student who would like to apply for in-state residency consideration for tuition purposes will need to apply for reclassification through the North Carolina Residency Determination Service controlled by SEAA. 

Residency Determination Service (RDS)

The purpose and mission of RDS is to provide leadership and administration of residency determinations in accordance with North Carolina residency laws and applicable federal statutes. The RDS goal is to provide students access to transparent information and the opportunity to claim NC residency in a simple, accurate and straight forward manner. For more information on residency for tuition purposes contact RDS at:

Toll Free Phone: 844-319-3640 
Fax: 919-835-2427
Website: rdsinfo@ncresidency.org

 

• Checklist - Master of Education – Elementary Education
• Checklist - Master of School Administration
• Checklist - Master of Science in Biology
• Checklist - Master of Science in Mathematics
• Course Waiver or Substitution Request
• Graduate Advisement Committee Agreement Form
• Graduate Catalog 2016-17
• Graduate Change of Schedule Form
• Graduate Education Strategic Plan 2010-2014
• Graduate Faculty Application
• Graduate Faculty Renewal Application
• Graduate Education Program Recommendation Form
• Graduate Faculty Renewal Rubric
• Graduate Faculty Rubric
• Graduate Graduation Application
• Graduate Recruitment Referral Form
• Graduate Student Grade Change Form
• Graduate Student Grade Withdrawal Form
• Graduate Student Incomplete Grade Form
• Graduate Student Permit For Excess Hours Form
• Graduate Student Unreported Grade Form
• Graduate Thesis/Product of Learning: Defense Scheduling Application
• Oral Comprehensive Examination
• Requirements for Thesis Preparation

Dr. Eyualem Abebe	Professor Mathematics & Computer Science	335-3236	eabebe@ecsu.edu
Dr. Hirendranath Banerjee	Professor Natural Sciences	335-3241	bhirendranath@ecsu.edu
Dr. Bryan Wilkins	Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator Master of School Administration (MSA)	335-3749	bwilkins@ecsu.edu
Dr. Farrah Ward	Provost/Vice Chancellor  for Academic Affairs	335-8549	fjward@ecsu.edu
Dr. Annemarie Delgado	Director of Sponsored Programs, Contracts & Grants, Sponsored Programs	335-3222	adelgado@ecsu.edu
Dr. Kenneth Jones	Professor Mathematics & Computer Science	335-3858	kljones@ecsu.edu
Dr. Gloria Payne	Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs	335-3595	gepayne@ecsu.edu
Dr. Althea Riddick	Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Registrar	335-3300	aariddick@ecsu.edu
Dr. Shelia Williams	Assistant Professor/Chairperson of Education, Psychology & Health/Director of Teacher Education, Teacher Education/Student Teaching	335-3749	shwilliams@ecsu.edu
Mable Riddick	Associate Registrar Office of the Registrar	335-3303	mjriddick@ecsu.edu
Dr. Dipendra Sengupta	Professor Mathematics & Computer Science	335-3309	dcsengupta@ecsu.edu
Dr. Juanita Spence	Director of Library Services	335-3586	jmidgette@ecsu.edu
Dr. Cheryl Luton	Assistant Professor Education	335-3337	caluton@ecsu.edu
Dr. Joy Smith	Director of Graduate Education Dean, School of Education and Business	335-3485	jtsmith@ecsu.edu
Brian Wayne	Graduate Recruiter Graduate Education	335-3293	brwayne@ecsu.edu
Grace Hillard-Jones	Administrative Support Associate Graduate Education Recorder of Minutes	335-3417	gmhillardjones@ecsu.edu