Pirate Promise

Transfer to East Carolina University with Pirate Promise

Prepare for your future: join the Pirate Nation with Pirate Promise. This transfer program is for students who are in their first year of coursework at Carteret CC to attend special events, receive advising assistance, and support before they apply to ECU.

Pirate Promise applicants must be or plan to be enrolled at Carteret CC as a full–time student (minimum 12 hours a semester).  To retain eligibility, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at Carteret CC. The Pirate Promise program does not guarantee admission to a specific major or program – additional application materials may be required for more competitive majors.

Benefits

• Guaranteed admission to ECU with a completed associate degree
  (click here for list of approved associate degrees)
• Waived ECU application fee
• A dedicated transfer coach
• Joint academic advising
• Joint financial aid counseling
• Eligible to purchase an ECU 1 Card to get access to:
  • Athletic tickets
  • Campus recreation opportunities
  • Campus events
  • Library resources
  • Community Writing Center
• Access to ECU Libraries
• Access to Virtual Job Shadow, ECU Career Services’ virtual workshop series
• Participate in select campus activities including “invitation only” Pirate Promise events at ECU

By participating you will have access to extensive resources geared to guiding you through the transfer process at ECU.