East Carolina University (ECU)
2026-27 · Common App
- Regular Decision
- December 15, 2026 (Priority)
Personal statement optional (250-650 words), plus one supplement:
Required
East Carolina requires an essay written to a prompt ECU provides, between 250 and 650 words.
Their FAQ: "the required essay allows you to demonstrate your writing abilities and share something that sets you apart... using the prompt provided". ECU also takes its own application and CFNC, so this is not simply the Common App essay.
Deadlines around the same time
- Clarkson UniversityEA December 1, 2026
- Colorado State UniversityEA December 1, 2026
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- Marquette UniversityRD December 1, 2026 (Priority)