Student Life Information
Student life encompasses a number of things, from getting around campus to student activities, and students are encouraged to become familiar with all the services they offer. For more info students should visit: http://www.ecu.edu/studentaffairs/.
Another important aspect to Student Life is services provided to help connect you to campus. Getting involved on campus earns big rewards. East Carolina University offers many opportunities for getting involved on campus! Check out the list below to see ways to get involved:
Student Activities
ECU offers an assortment of student programs and activities throughout the year. For more information on student programs and activities that are currently available to students, please visit: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/studentannounce/index.cfm.
Student Clubs & Organizations
There are over 260 student clubs and organizations at ECU that match an array of students’ interests. By becoming involved in student clubs and organizations, students get to meet new people, have fun, and learn valuable lessons about leadership and ‘life skills’ that convey into the working world after graduation. Students may search online for a student organization by visiting http://at.ecu.edu.org/.
Ledonia Wright Cultural Center
The Center serves as a facility for research, educational programming and as the repository for the university's collection of African and African-American art. It features a newspaper reading room, a main lounge and reception area, two conference rooms, and an art gallery where Native American, African and African-American art is on display. Works of art by former East Carolina students are featured throughout the Center. The center maintains database of cultural development resources for students while providing information about various diverse campus organizations and their events. The staff of the center works in conjunction with university departments, students, and the community to produce cultural programs. For more info, please visit: http://www.ecu.edu/lwcc/.
Student leadership and Civic Engagement
The mission of the Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (CSLCE) is to provide students with meaningful experiences that foster leadership practices and civic engagement through supporting related research, pedagogical strategies and co-curricular opportunities that transforms and empowers students. For more info, please visit: http://www.ecu.edu/studentleadership/.
Intramural Sports
The intramural sports program at ECU provides leagues, tournaments, and events in a wide variety of sports and activities. Some of the activities that are offered include basketball (5-on-5 and 3-on-3), flag football (7-on-7 and 4-on-4), soccer (outdoor and indoor), softball, wiffleball, dodgeball, bowling, volleyball, tennis, golf, disc golf, and racquetball. Men's, women's and co-recreational leagues are available in all team sports. With a range of competitive levels, everyone is able to find activities that fit their abilities. For more info, please visit: http://www.ecu.edu/studentlife/crw/programs/intramurals/.
Adventure Program
The Adventure Program offers a variety of adventure-based trips that include activities such as kayaking, hiking, and mountain climbing. Other services offered include the climbing wall, equipment rentals, the Alpine Tower, and the Team Training Challenge Course. For more info, please visit: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/crw/programs/adventure/.
