Admissions

Start Your Journey as an ECU Tiger

Welcome, Future Tigers! Whether you're a first-time freshman, transfer, returning, concurrent, or international student, East Central University is the place to begin your next chapter.

Explore ECU

Schedule a Tour and Experience Campus Life

Discover our beautiful 135-acre campus—a walkable blend of historic charm and modern facilities. Visit Honor Plaza, snap a photo at the Tiger Fountain, and enjoy campus traditions like AdaFest, East End Eats, and live music at Centennial Plaza.

Ready to Apply?

Take the First Steps Toward Becoming a Tiger:

• Complete the online application
• Submit your transcripts
• Send ACT/SAT scores (if applicable)

Find your application type:

• Beginning Freshman - First time in college
• Concurrent Student - High school student taking ECU classes
• Transfer Student - Coming from another college/university
• Former Student - Former ECU student (absent for 2+ semesters)
• International Student - Non-U.S. resident applying from abroad
• Graduate Student -Pursuing a master’s degree

Your Future. Your Choice. Apply Today! 

"As a first generation student from a small Southeast Oklahoma town, I attribute my opportunities to higher education. Coming to ECU opened pathways I didn’t think possible. Having traveled with ECU to places like Africa and cities across the U.S., I have gained real world experience and the honor of meeting incredible like minded people".Saul Padilla