Frequently Asked Questions

General Admissions Questions

Graduate School Questions

Answers

Q: What is my ECU username and password?

A: Log on to East Carolina Website to find your Pirate ID

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Q: How do I access my ECU email account?

A: Visit ECU's Information Technology and Computing Services web page for start up, assistance, and troubleshooting with you ECU email account.

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Q: How do I know if I have been accepted into the Graduate School?

A: You will receive written notification within a few weeks of applying to the Graduate School.
You may also email Kelly Bass to check the status of your application.

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Q: How do I register for classes?

A: Go to OneStop > Tools > Banner Self Service > Student and Financial Aid > Registration > Look Up Classes and determine the classes you would like to take.
Complete the Departmental Registration Form and email it to mstechsystems@ecu.edu
You will be notified via email when you have been registered for your requested classes.
When you have received confirmation for registration, you may pay by mail, phone or in person.

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Q: Where do I find a course syllabus?

A: Contact the course instructor?

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Q: Are there Graduate Assistantships available?

A: We send out information regarding assistantships to your Piratemail account before the start of each semester.

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Q: How do I drop a course?

A: Before Drop/Add deadline: Contact Kelly Bass
After Drop/Add deadline: E-mail dedrops@ecu.edu
The email needs to include:

  • Your full name
  • Banner ID
  • Course prefix
  • Course number
  • Section number
  • Reason for wanting to drop
Note!! You will receive a confirmation email once processed.

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Q: Where are the textbook requirements?

A: Go to OneStop > Tools > Textbook Listing (center of the page)
--OR--
Dowdy Student Stores Textbook list

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Q: How do I register for graduation?

A: Fill out the Graduation Application and submit one copy to mstechsystems@ecu.edu and another copy to graduationservices@ecu.edu.

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