The Complex consists of Ridley Hall Unit #1, The Bowling Center, and the Walter N. & Henrietta B. Ridley Student Center. The center is approximately 50,000 square feet. This facility was opened to the students in May, 2005, and it serves as the nucleus for many university activities. The center houses the following offices and services:
Bowling Center
The Bowling Center offers the following activities and services for students’ enjoyment: bowling, billiards, ping pong, table soccer, air hockey, basketball, tennis, bicycles, video games, paint ball, board games, monopoly, cards, checkers, computers, play stations, and darts.
The Bowling Center can also be rented for: birthday parties, family reunions, Greek parties, showers, and church events.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation provides an opportunity for students to participate in a variety of recreational activities. The program includes intramural sports, aquatics programs, and open free-play. The Campus Recreation program is open to all individuals who are officially enrolled in the University or employed by the University.
The intramural program includes non-competitive as well as competitive activities such as bowling, basketball, volleyball, softball, weight-lifting, flag football, racquet ball, golf, co-ed softball, powder puff football, and other sports. The aquatic program includes open free swim, and the fitness program includes aerobics classes.
Student Clubs and Organizations
A variety of social, academic, and service organizations exist on campus to aid in the holistic development of ECSU students. Membership is open to all graduate students who maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and who are officially enrolled in the University. Participation in clubs and organizations provides a wonderful opportunity for leadership training and social education. With more than 40 registered organizations, there should be one to meet your interests and needs. Students not finding an organization to meet their interests are welcome to form new organizations; however, all organizations must be officially approved by the University. This process is fairly simple and can be initiated with the assistance of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Life.
Graduate Student Council (GSC)
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) is dedicated to:
Serve as the official representative body for students enrolled in graduate programs at Elizabeth City State University.
Provide a forum for discussion of issues, both internal and external, of concern to graduate students.
Represent graduate student interests before the ECSU faculty and administration.
Organize, promote, and conduct activities beneficial to graduate student life.
Disseminate information of interest to students pursuing graduate education at ECSU.
Provide support and assistance to graduate student organizations.
Own and manage property and accounts which will assist in securing the above objectives.
Select graduate students for appointment to university committees.
Provide a common association among graduate students in all departments of the University represented with graduate programs.
Honor and Recognition Societies
Elizabeth City State University has eight honor and recognition societies. To qualify for membership, a student must have a high academic average as well as good character. The eight societies are: Alpha Chi (N.C. Iota Chapter), Alpha Kappa Mu (Alpha Kappa Chapter), Alpha Phi Gamma (Delta Rho Chapter), Beta Beta Beta (Eta Chi Chapter), Kappa Delta Pi (Kappa Delta Chapter), the Sigma Tau Delta (English), Lambda Pi Eta (Communications Studies) and Psi Chi (Psychology).
Fraternities, Sororities, and Social Fellowships
Elizabeth City State University has four Greek-letter fraternities, four Greek-letter sororities, one service sorority, one service fraternity, and eight social fellowships. Each has its own membership policies and goals. A member of the organization should be contacted for specific details pertaining to his or her organization.
Student Leadership Development Academy
The Student Leadership Development Academy (SLDA) is designed for students who are interested in holding a leadership position on campus. Through a year-long series of seminars and workshops, participants will assess their leadership style, practice leadership skills, meet and interact with campus and community leaders, plan strategies for campus and community involvement, and set goals for their personal leadership development.
Music Organizations
Elizabeth City State University has several music organizations: the University Marching and Concert Bands, the Collegians (Jazz Band), and the University Choir. Any officially enrolled student is eligible for membership. Contact the Music Department for details.
Publications
Students are involved in writing and editing many university publications. The Compass, the student newspaper, is published on a regular basis. The Viking, the student-produced yearbook, serves as the college annual. The ECSU Student Handbook is the primary source of information regarding campus life and other university regulations. Student Rights and Responsibilities, Policies and Procedures is a document that addresses the fundamental rights and responsibilities of students, which is included in the student handbook.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Intercollegiate Athletic Program is an integral part of Elizabeth City State University. Committed to academic excellence, the program takes pride in having one of the highest graduation rates of athletes attending the NCAA Division II colleges and universities in North Carolina.
Varsity sports provide an opportunity for athletically gifted students to compete on an intercollegiate basis. Mastery of skills, good health, a love of sports, and a spirit of friendship and camaraderie form the basis for our competitive sports program.
The University features a main gymnasium (R.L. Vaughan Center) with seating for 4,500 spectators plus many other features. Men’s varsity teams include football, cross-country, basketball, golf, and cheer-leading. Volleyball, bowling, cross country, basketball, softball, tennis, golf, and cheer-leading have teams for women at the varsity level. Teams are nicknamed the "Vikings" and the "Lady Vikings."
The University has athletic affiliations with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).