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Wells Fargo Partnership East is making it possible for students throughout eastern North Carolina to obtain four-year degrees in education from East Carolina University in their local communities.

Students graduate with a four-year degree from ECU by completing the first two years of the program at any one of our partnering community colleges followed by taking ECU courses on-line or through face-to-face instruction at one of the consortia hub sites or by completing a totally online degree program through the virtual consortium.

What programs are offered?

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6)
• Bachelor of Science in Special Education - General Curriculum
• Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education

• Completion or near completion of all community college coursework
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Qualifying Praxis I scores or ACT or SAT scores
• Admission to ECU
• Interview with WPE Coordinator
  

• How do I join Wells Fargo Partnership East? Second semester freshmen are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a consortium coordinator to determine when to begin university classes. Unofficial copies of all college transcripts are needed to make the determination. Contact a coordinator in your area to schedule an appointment.
  
• What if I already have a four-year degree? Although Wells Fargo Partnership East only serves first-degree students, ECU offers several options for becoming a teacher through Alternative Licensure.
  
• As a Wells Fargo Partnership East student, how do I apply for admission to East Carolina University?
• As a Wells Fargo Partnership East student, will I be eligible for financial aid?
• As a Wells Fargo Partnership East student, how will I access resources from Joyner Library and the Teaching Resources Center?
• How can I find out more about East Carolina University?
• How do I find out more about Options for Adult Learners?
• Additional Frequently Asked Questions