Hello PSN Parents!!

Welcome to East Carolina University Parent Services!!

As part of the Office of Student Transitions and First Year Programs,  ECU Parent Services is the office that supports you, as parents and family members of an East Carolina University student. You play an important role at ECU and we believe the more you know about the university, the more you can contribute to your student's success here. And we look forward to being here for you, and helping you every step of the way. Parent Services will respond to your needs and inquiries by phone, e-mail, or mail. We have created our Parent Services page, ECU Parents Facebook page, and our ECU_PARENTS Twitter account to assist you with finding answers to your questions. If you can't find what you are looking for there, or just need to talk to a friendly voice, please contact the Parents Help Line Toll Free 1-866-552-3957 and ask for assistance. 

PARENTS: BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ECU Parent Services Office EMAIL UPDATES and NEWSLETTERS- Email Terri Stansbury at stansburyt@ecu.edu with your students expected year of graduation and always stay in the loop on everything ECU!

Family Weekend is Coming Up Sept. 23rd-25th
AN IMPORTANT FAMILY WEEKEND DEADLINE DATE –September 9th:
• Last day to purchase football tickets
• Last day to order Park and Ride passes
• Last day to purchase buffet tickets that will be sent by mail.  (Buffet tickets purchased after this date can be picked up at the Central Ticket Office in Mendenhall Student Center, Monday-Friday, from 9:00am – 6:00pm)
Go to ECU Family Weekend 2011for more information on Family Weekend Events or to purchase your tickets!

ECU Family Weekend 2011 - September 23rd - September 25th.  Come celebrate this weekend with your son/daughter and watch the Pirates play the University of Alabama Birmingham.  Game time has been set for a 3:30 pm kick-off. Click on Family Weekend get your tickets to the game and to the Pre-Game Tailgate Buffet (We're having a Low Country Boil...YUM) in Minges Colliseum starting at 1:00PM on Game Day! Or call me, Terri Stansbury, in the ECU Parent Services Office at 252.328.6847 for more info.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR FALL from the ECU Academic Calendar:

Saturday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 11 – Fall Break

Wednesday, October 12 – Classes Resume

Monday, October 17 – Advising for Spring Semester 2012 Begins

Tuesday, October 18 – Advising for Spring Semester 2012 Continues

Tuesday, October 18 – Last Day for Undergrads to Drop/Withdraw

 FREEBOOT FRIDAY SERIES BEGINS Click here for More Information:

Live music and fun for all!
If you are visiting Greenville on a Friday before one of the ECU home football games, Freeboot Friday is a nice way to spend your evening.  This free, Alive-At-Five event offers live music and fun for the whole family.  It is complete with an an inflatable Pirate Ship for children, arts and crafts, Uptown restaurant food samplings, and adult beverages for those 21 and older. It is located at Five Points Plaza (5th & Evans) in the Uptown District.

Friday, September 9, from 5-8p.m. The return of the Freeboot Friday series! Join us and get excited for ECU's game against Virginia Tech.  
Sept. 23: Join other ECU families as we kick off this year's Family Weekend with a rowdy ECU Pep Rally! Pee-Dee and the ECU Cheerleaders, the ECU Marching Band and 2 ensembles from the ECU School of Music will lead the fun!

Oct. 28: ECU Homecoming Freeboot with Jupiter Jones headlining

HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2011 -Pee Dee Goes to Hollywood

Come join ECU on Homecoming Weekend, October 28-30.  There will be lots of activities for everyone.  Come watch ECU football on Saturday, the 29, as the Pirates host Tulane at a 3:30 pm kickoff.  For more information and a list of scheduled events click here ECU Homecoming 2011 Events

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

ECU PAYMENT OPTIONS:
* On-Line – MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards accepted on-line with a 2.75% convenience fee. Users can also pay by check online with no additional cost. EFT rejects will be subject to a $25.00 return fee. Be sure to verify your bank account information with your bank to prevent rejects. Please note, the on-line payment system will NOT be available after 5:00 pm on the late fee and schedule cancellation dates.
* Mail – Checks or money orders can be mailed to the University Cashier Office-G120 Old Cafeteria Complex Greenville, NC 27858-by the postmarked deadline.
* In-Person – Cash, check and pin-based debit card payments accepted in-person at the University Cashier Office.
* ECU NO LONGER ACCEPTS CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS BY TELEPHONE, FAX, OR MAIL.
* For a listing of the most current payment options, please visit our cashiers office at www.ecu.edu/cashier.

Sign Up for the ECU Emergency ALERT Notification System!
ECU has a variety of communication tools that notifies students, staff, and faculty about campus emergencies and critical information such as class cancellations due to weather, and preparedness for approaching storms. Parents may wish to receive notification of certain emergency events as well. Notices to families and members of the community will likely include follow-up details or updates on a situation. Please be aware that you will not receive every communication ECU sends to students. Click here for more information if you wish to receive these emergency notifications.
 

Car Pooling Opportunities Visit the ECU Parent Services Facebook Page and click on the Discussions tab to connect with other parents from your area and go GREEN by sharing rides to and from campus!

How to Add Pirate Bucks to Your Student One Card
Call the ECU Dining Office at 252-328-3663
 

ECU STUDENT INSURANCE - Enroll In or Waive Out- For more information, click here

Critical ECU Links and Resources

ECU Parent Services Office Coordinator- Terri Stansbury 252.328.6847
Admissions Checklist for Admitted Students 252.328.6131
ECU Campus Security 252.328.6787
ECU Campus Housing 252-328- (HOME)4663
Student Affairs 252.328.6541
ECU Parking and Transportation 252.328.6294

ECU Cashiers Office 252.737.6886
ECU Financial Aid Office 252.328.6610
Greenville Dining Options

Greenville Lodging Information
ECU Athletics Information and Schedules 252.328.4500
Registrars Office 252.328.6524
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Groups:

Check the Official ECU Parent Services Office's Facebook page under the "Discussions" tab to connect, chat, and join in the conversation with other parents who share your student's graduation date.
There are four groups set up.
Class of 2012 - This group is for anyone to join but is more focused on the parents of the rising senior class that just completed their third full year at ECU.  Congratulations!  One more year left, hopefully!!!

Class of 2013 - This group is more focused on the rising juniors of ECU Parents; the class of 2013. Of course, all parents are welcome to join any group. A group is a subset of the larger network where conversations can take place.
Class of 2014 - This group is for anyone as well, but is more focused on the rising sophomore class of ECU Parents; the class of 2014. You made it through your first year :-)
Class of 2015 -This group is for anyone as well, but is more focused on the incoming freshmen class of ECU Parents; the class of 2015. Good luck and welcome.