Adult Learners

Whether you want to finish what you started or start something new, ECU offers the widest range of academic programs in North Carolina. More than 100 of them are available online. We offer support to our students on-campus and to those away from campus. We help you—wherever you are in life—advance your education through high-quality, accredited programs.

ECU provides a PURPLE & GOLDen opportunity for adult learners to find their homeport.


Drop Off Childcare

The Darden Drop Off Child Care (DOCC)  provides childcare during the evening to ECU faculty, staff and student parents.

The Family Study Room

The Family room  is available to parents or caregivers who have children with them. It can be reserved for up to 2 hours per day.




Back to School

As a 43-year-old, Rice takes classes with students half his age, but he said all have been very accepting of him.

Read about Matt