Special Charges and Fees
Application Fee
Every admissions application must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $30. This fee may be paid online or in form of a certified check or money order made payable to "Elizabeth City State University."
Diploma Fee
A processing fee is charged for any diploma reordered after graduation. Shipping and handling charges will be added to this fee. Please call (252) 335-3300 for current costs.
ID Card Fee
A $20 duplicating fee will be charged for the replacement of a lost or misplaced ID Card. There is a $10 fee for a replacement of a damaged card. ID cards may be obtained at the ID Office located in the Campus Post Office, Ridley University Center. No refunds will be made for cards which are lost and then found after they have been replaced. Each student is required to carry an ID card at all times on campus and to present that ID card to an authorized official upon request.
Graduation Fee
A graduation fee of $50 covers the cost of the commencement activities. It must be paid at least 45 days before graduation by any senior planning to graduate. Please see the Campus Store for graduation regalia, customized diplomas, and announcement prices.
Senior Fee
The senior fee is determined by the senior class and covers the cost of senior activities during Senior Week. It must be paid at least 45 days before graduation by any seniors planning to attend the activities.
Enrollment and Orientation Fee
A $170 non-refundable charge covers your intent to enroll and the cost of the orientation program. The non-refundable fee in the form of a certified check or money order must be paid within three weeks after receiving a Certificate of Acceptance from the University. This fee is not applied towards payment on your tuition and fees for those students who attend the University.
Pre-Registration Charges
A $100 non-refundable fee will be assessed for any continuing student who fails to pre-register prior to deadline.
Late Registration Charges
Any student who completes registration after the last official registration date must pay a $100 late registration charge.
Housing Application Fee Room Deposit
Once a year, each boarding student must pay a $150 non-refundable housing application fee in order to secure housing. The $150 will not be applied toward the student's outstanding balance.
Meal Plan Cancellation Fee
In all cases, students who wish to cancel their meal plan must complete a Meal Plan Change Form.
Students who cancel or buy out of their Housing Contract for any reason or are evicted from Residence Life will require a $100 cancellation fee for canceling their Meal Plan. This fee is applicable to any semester in which your meal plan is cancelled.
The University may grant cancellation of this contract in certain cases, such as academic dismissal, academic withdrawal from the University, or for some other unforeseen circumstance.
Meal plans are refundable on a prorated basis less any Vikings Bucks funds used less any fees or charges.
Students should contact the VikingOne Card Office at (252) 335-3664 to receive information regarding meal plans changes.
Post Office
The Dr. Clifford L. Jones, Sr., Post Office is located in the Viking Services Center (formerly known as Ridley University Center). All residential students receive a rental mailbox per calendar year with the cost included with Housing Fees. Nonresidential students may rent a campus mailbox for $31.50 per calendar year. Postal services include postage stamps, money orders, express mail, priority, registered and certified mail; and delivery and pick-up of departmental mail. Contact: Campus Post Office, (252) 335-3382.
Interest and Penalties
Pursuant to G.S. 105-241.1 (1), an interest charge at the established rate will be added to any past due account receivable from the date due until paid. A late payment penalty of no more than 10 percent of the account receivable may also be added to all past-due accounts. ECSU may waive a late payment penalty for good cause or reason.