Elizabeth City State University

  • Phone : 252.335.3400
  • Email : admissions@ecsu.edu
  • Business Hours : Mon - Fri : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Contact

  • 1704 Weeksville Road
  • Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  • 252.335.3400
  • admissions@ecsu.edu

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New Student Orientation

Viking Voyage

New Student Orientation

Group of ECSU students wearing matching blue shirts with the number “91” walk together along a campus pathway, viewed from behind, with trees and buildings in the background.

Congratulations and welcome to Elizabeth City State University, home of the Mighty Vikings!

We are excited at the thought of having you join the ECSU family, and we look forward to serving you and your family members in the near future. The first step in beginning your Viking Voyage is to attend one of our New Student and Family Viking Voyage Orientation (VVO) sessions. 

Contact

  • New Student Orientation
  • Ridley Student Center, Suite 211

Get Started in 3 Steps

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Setup your VikingOne email account

Activate Now

Step 2: Register for Orientation

Register for your upcoming New Student Orientation session

Register Here

Step 3: Complete Your Checklist

Your checklist to have a smooth transition to becoming a Viking

View Student Checklist

Important Dates

Date Time Audience Delivery
June 18 NSO (in-person)
9:00am – 1:00pm
Transfer Students
in-person
June 23 – 24
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Freshmen
in-person
July 14 – 15
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Freshmen
in-person
July 22
6:30pm – 8:00pm
All undergraduates
virtual

Please remember orientation is mandatory and fees are non-refundable.

Incoming Freshmen

We strongly encourage all first-time freshman and new incoming students to attend the in-person overnight orientation experience. This session provides an opportunity to connect with fellow Vikings, explore campus resources, engage with faculty and staff, and begin building your ECSU community before the first day of classes. The over night experience is designed to help students feel prepared, confident, and excited for their Viking journey. 

Transfer students are encouraged to attend the in-person or virtual orientation session. 

What You’ll Do at Orientation

  • Meet academic advisors
  • Register for classes
  • Explore campus resources
  • Connect with other students
  • Experience Viking culture
ECSU Viking Voyage Orientation graphic outlining steps to register for new student orientation through the admissions portal and payment process.

Freshmen

June 23rd – 24th 12:00pm – 4:00pm (in-person): 24th 8:30am – 2:00pm (in-person)

Day 1 June 23rd: Parents will end at 4:00pm. Students will end at 10:00pm

Day 2 June 24: Students and Parents will end at the same time. 

July 14th – 15th – 12:00pm – 4:00pm (in-person): 8:30am – 2:00pm (in-person)

Day 1 July 14th: Parents will end at 4:00pm. Students will end at 10:00pm

Day 2 July 15th: Students and Parents will end at the same time. 

Setting Up Your VikingOne Account

As an ECSU student, you must setup your VikingOne password to access the following services: e-mail, university computers, Wi-Fi, Canvas, E4U, LinkedIn Learning, and Self-Service Banner (SSB).

  1. Locate the email from ECSU Division of Information Technology (DIT) that includes your Banner ID & ECSU Email address.
    From: (NoReply@ecsu.edu)  Subject: Welcome to Elizabeth City State University
  2. Go to the ECSU Claim Portal to setup your VikingOne account password.
  3. Enter your username, 97 Number, and Authorization Code.
  4. Click Submit
  5. Review and accept the Acceptable Use Policy
  6. Enter/Verify your recovery information. If you make a change to either your Recovery Email Address or Recovery Mobile Phone, it will send you a pin to verify it
  7. Enroll a device within Duo
  8. Click Validate
  9. Enter a New Password (see password requirements below)
  10. Re-type New Password
  11. Click Reset Password
  12. Click Exit
  13. Once you have setup your password, verify that you can access ECSU services, such as your ECSU-issued email account.

Password requirements:

  • Password Length: The minimum password length will be 15 characters.
  • Complexity Requirements: Passwords must contain a character from three of the following four categories:
    • Uppercase letters
    • Lowercase letters
    • Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
    • Non-alphanumeric characters: ~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|(){}[]:;”‘<>,.?/
  •     Passwords cannot contain a 15-character dictionary word.

 

You will need to visit the Self-Service Password Portal to change your password:

  •  If it has been 365 days or more since you last changed your password
  • If you believe your password is known to anyone other than you
  • If you forgot your password

Reminders

  • Never share your password. DIT staff will never ask for your secret password.
  • Passwords will expire every 12 months. You will receive email reminders prior to expiration.
  • Please reach out to our Helpdesk at 252-335-3532 should you have any questions about your initial password setup. 
  •  E-mail regarding your classes, student information and bills will be sent to
    your student e-mail.
  • All orientation fees are non-refundable!

Contact

  • New Student Orientation
  • Ridley Student Center, Suite 211