Q & A - Elizabeth City State University

E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T YNew StudentOrientationQuestions & AnswersStudent/Parent SchedulesSUMMER 2014

Questions and AnswersABOUT NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONNew Student Orientation (NSO)OverviewYour college experience at ElizabethCity State University begins with New StudentOrientation (NSO). All new students are requiredto attend NSO. The two day orientation willprepare you for the transition to collegiate lifeand will enhance your success during yourfirst year of college. During orientation youwill plan your academic schedule, registerfor classes, attend meetings and becomeacquainted with ECSU students, staff andfaculty.Parents/guardians, are invited to participatein special sessions designed to help youbecome familiar with the university and to aidin your son’s and/or daughter’s transition tocollege life.NSO Dates1 st Session: June 26-27, 20142 nd Session: July 17-18, 20143 rd Session: August 14-15, 2014Will I Need toTake Placement Test (s)?Accuplacer computer-based math, reading,and writing essay are required for most students.Test scores will assist your advisor withdetermining your appropriate math and Englishcourses for you. Placement testing will be held at8:00 am on the first day of your scheduled NSO.When Should I Arrive andCan I Stay on Campus?If you are staying on campus, arrive on DayOne between 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. where you can godirectly to your assigned residence hall. Femalestudents should report to University Towers andmale students report to Mitchell Lewis.All students (Boarding and Non-Boarding)should report to your testing location forplacement testing and registration by 7:50 a.m.Parents should report to the Mickey L. BurnimFine Arts Center for Orientation Registration by7:50 a.m.Whom Do I Contact RegardingDisability Services?Students requiring assistance or DisabilityServices during New Student Orientation andthe academic year due to physical,psychological and/or learning disabilities shouldregister with Mrs. Felecia Brown, Counseling &Testing Center, 500 Griffin Hall, (252) 335-3642or (252) 335-3273.To receive appropriate accommodationsduring Orientation, please contact us at least tenbusiness days prior to your scheduled orientationsession. We are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. to assist you.What Should I Bring?If you are staying on campus, bring yourown pillow, bed linens, towels, alarm clock, andother important personal articles. The residencehalls are air conditioned. Casual clothing will beappropriate for all planned activities.When Will the Program End?Your orientation program will end thesecond day of each orientation after lunch witha check-out time of 3:00 p.m. from the residencehalls.Is There a Fee for Orientation?Yes, there is a $106 fee for New StudentOrientation for students. The Parent Orientationprogram is free for interested parents andguardians. Only students will receiveovernight housing. Your Orientation fee maybe paid by Master and Visa Credit/Debit Cardat (252) 335-3207 or by check/money orderpayable to Elizabeth City State University andreference New Student Orientation in memoline. Mail your orientation fee to: New StudentOrientation, Elizabeth City State University, 1704Weeksville Road, Campus Box 814, ElizabethCity, N.C. 27909. Your orientation fee mustbe paid prior to attending the New StudentOrientation program.Student Meals: Student meals areprovided and consist of the following: Day One -

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSlunch and dinner; Day Two - breakfast and lunch.Parent/Guardian Meals: Parent/GuardianMeals: Lunch meal tickets for two parents/guardians will be provided for the 1st dayof orientation. You will need to pay cash foradditional family members and for additionalmeals.Please be aware that in addition to the $106Orientation fee, the following fees and chargesare also due before the student can be officiallyenrolled:BoardingHousing Application Charge: $125Intent to Enroll Fee: $50Non-BoardingIntent to Enroll Fee: $50All fees are due prior to your Orientationsession. Please send check or money order,payable to ECSU for the Orientation Fee and theboarding/non-boarding fees. The New StudentOrientation program is mandatory and the feecannot be waived, prorated, or refunded.What Lodging Is Availablein the Area?Campus housing is not available forparents; however, there are several hotels inor near Elizabeth City. Accommodations mostconvenient to the University are:Best Western Plus ……............. 252-331-7751Days Inn ................................... 252-335-4316800-329-7466How Do I Get to Elizabeth City?If you are traveling by car, US Highway17 and 158 come to Elizabeth City. If you wishto travel by bus, Trailways Bus Line serves thecity. The nearest airport (Norfolk International)is approximately 50 miles from Elizabeth City.For driving directions, call ECSU toll free at1-800-347-3278 or log into our web site atwww.ecsu.edu.Music MajorsIf you are planning to major in music,auditions are required and will be held onThursday, June 26, 2014, Thursday, July 17,2014 and Thursday, August 14, 2014 of yourscheduled NSO session. Please contact themusic department (252) 335-3359, Fine ArtsCenter 226.When Should I Return to Campusto Begin the Fall Semester?If you are living on campus, all freshmenare required to check in their Residence Hall onSaturday, August 16, 2014 between the hoursof 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you are notboarding on campus, you should return at5:00 pm on Saturday, August 16, 2014 forthe special activities planned just forfreshmen during Welcome Back Weekend.You will receive more details at Orientationabout Welcome Back Weekend. Classesbegin on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.Fairfield Inn & Suites ................................. 252-333-1003Holiday Inn Express .................. 252-338-8900800-465-4329Hampton Inn ............................. 252-333-1800800-426-7866Quality Inn ................................ 252-338-3951

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSTelephone Numbers You May NeedUniversity staff members are available and anxious to help you and to answer yourquestions. Please contact the appropriate office if you need assistance.Area Code (252)Admissions ............................................................................................................ 335-33051-800-347-3278Business & Finance ............................................................................................... 335-3220Commuter Student Service ................................................................................... 335-3587Counseling & Testing .............................................................................................. 335-3273Financial Aid .......................................................................................................... 335-32831-800-529-8146Health Services ..................................................................................................... 335-3267Housing & Residence Life ..................................................................................... 335-3761New Student Orientation ....................................................................................... 335-3273Registrar’s Office ................................................................................................... 335-3300Special Needs/Disability Services...................................... ..................................... 335-3273Student Accounts .................................................................................................... 335-3566Student Affairs ......................................................................................................... 335-3276Transfer Student Advisor ....................................................................................... 335-3474University Police (Parking) .................................................................................... 335-3265For other campus phone numbers call 335-3400 and press 9 for the operator.Reminder of Placement TestingTesting will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. on the below dates:Thursday, June 26, 2014Thursday, July 17, 2014Thursday, August 14, 2014Students should report to their assigned testing siteat least 10 minutes prior to testing time. Bring avalid photo ID and testing reminder/confirmationticket for admittance.It is especially important to do your personalbest as your performance on placement test(s)will determine if you begin in a college levelEnglish and Math class or in a developmentalEnglish and Math class. Developmental classcredits are not counted towards graduationrequirements.

STUDENT STUDENT STUDENTPREVIEW OFNew Student Orientation Schedule(Student Schedule)DAY ONETIME EVENT LOCATION7:00 - 7:30 a.m. RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-IN (Students) Mitchell Lewis- MalesUniversity Tower -Females8:00 - 10:45 a.m. PLACEMENT TESTING &NSO REGISTRATION11:00 - 11:30 a.m. OPENING SESSION F.L. Robinson AuditoriumGreetings &President of V.A.N.S.Introductions... President of Student Govt. Assoc., Mr. & Miss ECSUWelcome...Charles L. Becton, Interim Chancellor———————————————————— Break ————————————————————11:30 - 11:40 a.m. V.A.N.S. INTRODUCTION F.L. Robinson Auditorium11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.(Parents & Students)MONEY MATTERSF.L. Robinson Auditorium12:00 p.m. STUDENTS DEPART (for Lunch in Bedell Hall Cafeteria)12:00 - 12:45 p.m. LUNCH WITH YOUR VANSORIENTATION LEADERBedell Hall Cafeteria1:00 - 1:30 p.m. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE) Ridley Student Complex1:30 - 2:15 p.m. CHOOSING A COLLEGE MAJOR Ridley Student Complex2:15 - 2:45 p.m. VIKING ESSENTIALS Ridley Student Complex3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE FAIR Ridley Student Complex3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ATHLETIC SESSION Ridley Student Complex4:00 - 5:00 p.m.5:00 6:00 - 6:00 7:00 p.m.7:30 - 10:00 p.m.CAMPUS TOUR (Optional)VIKING FRESHMAN SPIRIT SURVIVAL DINNER SKILLSFUN NIGHT ACTIVITIESBedell Ridley Student Hall Cafeteria ComplexBowling Center

STUDENT STUDENT STUDENTDAY TWO7:30 - 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST Bedell Hall Cafeteria8:45 - 9:00 a.m. CHECK-IN FOR ADVISING Ridley Student Complex9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SMALL GROUP ADVISING &Academic DepartmentsREGISTRATION SESSIONSReceive advisement & register for Fall 2014 classesin your academic departments.12:00 - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH Bedell Hall Cafeteria10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESSPay your tuition billSubmit Health Forms in the Student Health Center3:00 p.m. CHECK-OUT OF THE RESIDENCE HALLSDon’t forget to complete your NSO Evaluation Formonline after advisement and registration.

PARNET PARENT PARENTPREVIEW OFNew Student Orientation Schedule(Parent Schedule)DAY ONETIME EVENT LOCATION7:30 - 9:00 a.m. RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-IN Mitchell Lewis - MalesFOR STUDENTSUniversity Tower - Females8:00 - 10:45 a.m. PLACEMENT TESTING FOR STUDENTS8:15 - 8:45 a.m. PARENT REGISTRATION M. L. Burnim Fine ArtsCenter8:45 - 9:45 a.m. HELPING PARENTS ADJUST TO CAMPUS LIFE“LETTING GO”F.L. Robinson Auditorium9:45 - 10:45 a.m. QUESTION AND ANSWER WITH FACULTY F.L. Robinson Auditorium10:45 - 11:00 a.m. BREAK11:00 - 11:30 a.m. OPENING SESSION F.L. Robinson AuditoriumGreetings &President of V.A.N.S.Introductions... President of Student Government Assoc., Mr. & Miss ECSUWelcome...Charles L. Becton, Interim Chancellor———————————————————— Break ————————————————————11:30 - 11:40 a.m.11:40 - 12:00 p.m.(Parents & Students)V.A.N.S. INTRODUCTIONMONEY MATTERSF.L. Robinson AuditoriumF.L. Robinson Auditorium12:00 p.m. STUDENTS DEPART (for Lunch in Bedell Hall Cafeteria)12:00 - 12:30 p.m. BREAK12:30 - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH Bedell Hall Cafeteria1:00 - 4:00 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE FAIR Ridley Student Complex1:30 p.m. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS4:00 - 5:00 p.m. CAMPUS TOUR (Optional)DAY TWO9:30 - 10:30 a.m. CLOSING SESSION Ridley Student Complex

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