Frequently Asked Questions

How do I arrange a meeting with an advisor?

To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, call 328-5571.

How do I obtain permission to register for more than 18 hours?

You need to speak with your academic advisor.

How do I gain permission to take courses at another college or university?

• Print and complete permission form.
• Read the eligibility requirements on page 2 of the form.
• Return completed form to the Center for Academic Services (210 Whichard).
• If you have any questions, contact the Center for Academic Services (cas@ecu.edu; 328-6077)

Are there restrictions on what business courses I can take before declaring a concentration?

Yes.  You are allowed to take up to 30 hours of business courses (i.e. courses with the prefixes ACCT, BUSI, FINA, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, and OMGT).
 

Additionally, 4000-level and some 3000-level concentration courses in the College of Business are restricted to those students who have declared a concentration.

I received elective credit for a transfer course that I think should count as one of my required courses.  What do I do?

• Print and complete form.
• Submit completed form and any supporting documents (e.g. syllabus) to your academic advisor, who will send your request to the appropriate department chair. 

I have credit for PHIL 1175.  Will I need to take PHIL 2274 or 2275?

Your academic advisor can answer questions about specific course substitutions. 

What are the requirements to declare a concentration in the College of Business?

To declare a concentration, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Completion of a minimum 45 semester hours.
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale.
3. Completion of the courses listed below or equivalent course work with a minimum grade of C in each and a 2.5 average over the eight courses:
   
   ACCT 2401, ACCT 2521
   ECON 2113, ECON 2133
   FINA 2244
   MATH 1066, MATH 2283
   MIS 2223

There is not an additional application process.  Your academic advisor will work with you to ensure requirements are being met.

I think I am ready to declare my concentration. What do I do?

You should contact your academic advisor, who will verify that you have met the requirements.

How many grade replacements do I get?

Three

What do I do to take advantage of the grade replacement policy?

You can use grade replacements on courses numbered below 3000 in which you have made a D or F.  You must use a grade replacement on a course before you take a course which has the course being grade-replaced as a prerequisite.  For example, if you want to use a grade replacement on MATH 1066, you must retake it before you take MATH 2283.

The grade replacement form is available at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/registrar/upload/GradeReplace%20SUMMER%2007.pdf.

Campus students should take the form to the Welcome Desk, first floor, Whichard Building.

Online students can fax the form to the Registrar's Office at 252-328-4232 or email the request to regis@ecu.edu.

How many drops do I get?

The number of drops depends on the number of credit hours you have at the time of initial enrollment at ECU:

0-29 hr: 4 drops              60-89 hr: 2 drops
30-59 hr: 3 drops             90+ hr: 1 drop

How many years is my ECU catalog valid?

Five years. 

How many hours of writing-intensive courses are required for graduation?

You need 12 hours of writing-intensive credit to graduate.  The curriculum for the BSBA includes 12 hours of writing-intensive credit: ENGL 1100, ENGL 1200, ENGL 3880, and MGMT 4842.