ECU Parent & Family Programs

Don’t forget to submit your nominations for the ECU Family of the Year Award!💜💛

The ✨ECU Family of the Year Award✨ acknowledges the invaluable support parents and families provide to students and the University community. By recognizing exceptional families, East Carolina University emphasizes the significance of familial support in students' lives.

🏴‍☠️ Nominations open May 1-May 31
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Open to ALL ECU families
📋 Completion of the online form required

The selected family will be celebrated during Family Weekend 2025, receiving a commemorative plaque and tickets to events, a $500 book scholarship, and more!

To learn more and submit a nomination, visit https://parents.ecu.edu/family-of-the-year/

🎓✨ Commencement Weekend Reminders ✨🎓

We’re excited to celebrate our Pirate grads! Here are a few quick reminders before the festivities begin:

GradBash
☂️ Moved to the north side of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
🎶 Live music, food, and fun!

University Commencement
🕙 Begins at 10 AM (graduates arrive by 9:15 AM)
🌤️ Held rain or shine
📹 Ceremony will be livestreamed on the Commencement website

College Ceremonies
🎟️Tickets required & times vary

🔗 Visit the https://commencement.ecu.edu/ for full details

The ✨ECU Family of the Year Award✨ acknowledges the invaluable support parents and families provide to students and the University community. By recognizing exceptional families, East Carolina University emphasizes the significance of familial support in students' lives.

🏴‍☠️ Nominations open May1-May 31
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Open to ALL ECU families
📋 Completion of the online form required

The selected family will be celebrated during Family Weekend 2026, receiving a commemorative plaque and tickets to events, a $500 book scholarship, and more!

To learn more and submit a nomination, visit https://parents.ecu.edu/family-of-the-year/

🎓✨ The Countdown Is On — Just 1 Week Until GradBash2026! ✨🎓

Celebrate your Pirate Grad as we kick off Commencement! 🎉

📅 Don’t miss out — get all the event details here ➡️ https://commencement.ecu.edu/gradbash/

Celebrate your Pirate in a way that lasts for years to come 🧱💜

Tomorrow is your final day to order a personalized Cupola Brick for the spring semester! Don’t miss this meaningful opportunity to honor your graduate and celebrate their journey at ECU 🏴‍☠️🎓

⏳ Deadline: April 14
🔗 Purchase at: https://parents.ecu.edu/cupola-bricks/

No April Fools joke here 👀

Ticket sales for Spring Family Fest end TOMORROW, April 2!

Don’t miss your chance to make memories with your student. Enjoy a fun day in Pirate Nation with tailgating, baseball, softball, and more! 💜💛

Grab your tickets here: https://parents.ecu.edu/spring-family-fest/

Don’t miss your chance to order a personalized Cupola Brick! 🧱💜

Honor your Pirate with a lasting mark on campus and celebrate their journey in a meaningful way.

⏳ Order by Tuesday, April 14 for the spring semester deadline!

🔗 Get yours at https://parents.ecu.edu/cupola-bricks/ 💛💜

Residence Hall Association executives and advisor got the chance to take a closer look at our work toward . Take a sneak peek with us at where a new generation of will soon find home. 👀🏡 ✨

As part of Week, Arrrgh™ U OK? Day is a great chance for your student to take a break and recharge. Encourage your Pirate to stop by for fun, engaging activities designed to help them de-stress and connect with others.

With FREE food, giveaways, and interactive experiences, it’s an easy way for your student to refresh and refuel during a busy semester.

📍 March 25 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Main Campus Student Center Lawn
📍 March 26 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Health Science Campus West Porch and Lawn

🌼 Happy first day of spring! 🌼

What better way to celebrate than Spring Family Fest on April 18!

Come out and enjoy the fun for the whole family and some Pirate Baseball!⚾️🏴‍☠️

🎟️ Tickets are still available and can be purchased at https://parents.ecu.edu/spring-family-fest/

🚍 Transit Service Update – Monday, March 16

Due to ECU Alert Condition 1, Transit will end service at 1:00 PM today (Monday, March 16).

Last Departures:
• 301 Gold – 12:20 PM from MCSC
• 302 Health Sciences – 12:30 PM from MCSC
• 305 Downtown – 12:30 PM from Speight
• 401 Purple – 12:30 PM from Christenbury
• 402 Brown – 12:40 PM from Speight
• 504 The Landing – 12:30 PM from Christenbury
• 506 Carolina Creek – 12:30 PM from Christenbury
• 553 Copper Beech / Pirates Cove / The Horizon – 12:30 PM from Christenbury
• 610 Minges Park & Ride – 12:40 PM from Brewster

🚫 ECU Ride will not operate.

🗓️ Normal service will resume Tuesday, March 17.

Please plan accordingly and travel safely.