Navigating the ECSU Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) offers a supportive and enriching environment for students seeking a personalized education. This article serves as a guide to understanding the resources available through the ECSU student portal and the wider university, encompassing academic opportunities, scholarships, campus life, and faculty insights.

Accessing the ECSU Student Portal

The ECSU student portal is the central hub for accessing important information and resources. To apply for scholarships requiring an application, students must first sign in with the same username and password used to access the campus login portal.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

ECSU provides various scholarship opportunities to support students in their academic pursuits. Several scholarships are available, each with specific qualifications. Here's a glimpse into some of them:

Alexander O. Scholarship: This fund provides one scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
Benjamin C. Saunders, Sr. and Aileen M. Scholarship: Details for this scholarship can be found on the student portal.
Bennie L. Williams Sr. Scholarship: Details for this scholarship can be found on the student portal.
Benny O. Scholarship: This scholarship is available for qualified student athletes at ECSU.

Additional scholarships like the Carl M. and Mary Ann W. Scholarship, Charles C. Scholarship, Charlie H. and E. Scholarship, Cleveland A. Scholarship, David G. Scholarship, Desiree H. Scholarship, Dr. Althea A. Scholarship, Dr. Brady B. Scholarship (a recurring scholarship), Dr. Brian R. Scholarship, Dr. Claude W. and Lois W. Scholarship, and Dr. Curtis D. Scholarship are also available. More than one student may be eligible for specific scholarship every year.

AASCU and AAC&U Membership

Eastern is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a national network of public institutions committed to expanding student access, success, and opportunity. As a member of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Eastern is committed to quality and equity in education. This national network supports student success and liberal learning in service to a strong and inclusive democracy.

Academic Excellence and Opportunities

ECSU prides itself on providing a comprehensive liberal arts education. Students can choose from 41 majors, 65 minors, and more than 60 concentrations, ranging from Accounting to World Languages and Cultures. The university emphasizes the development of strong problem-solving, communication, and teambuilding skills, preparing graduates for diverse career fields.

Faculty Perspectives on Teaching and Learning:

Kim Ward (Professor, Mathematical Sciences): "Working at Eastern, with its smaller class sizes, is a great fit."
Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault (Professor, Psychological Science): "I train lots of students in our Mental Health Counseling concentration who plan to become therapists. I tell them that to be a good therapist, they would be well-served to experience as much art as possible."
Laura Rodriguez (Assistant Professor, Education): "Due to the social nature of learning, I believe that teaching must first and foremost focus on developing and nurturing relationships with and among students."
Megan Stanton (Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work): "A social work education opens up incredibly diverse opportunities! Social work students are dedicated and curious and our courses are all geared toward real-world action and social change."
Michèle Bacholle (Professor of French, World Languages and Cultures): "Nurture your intellectual curiosity."
Okon Hwang (Professor, Music): "Everyone contributes to create a positive and productive learning environment."
Peter Drzewiecki (Professor, Environmental Earth Science): "I would encourage students to find a balance in life between work, fun and family. Hopefully these are not mutually exclusive activities!"
Racheal Pesta (Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work): "The most rewarding experiences at Eastern are cultivating meaningful relationships with students."
Tao Chen (Associate Professor, Art and Art History): Tao Chen’s artwork has been exhibited in juried art shows nationally and internationally.
Tom Balcerski (Associate Professor, History, History and Social Sciences): "I truly enjoy engaging with students inside and outside of the classroom."
David Belles (Professor, Music): "Committing to excelling in any discipline, music in this case, will transfer to all aspects of life."
Kwangwon Lee (Assistant Professor, Education): "After college, everyone takes a different life path, and that path may not be what we always expect."
Martin Mendoza-Botelho (Professor, Political Science, Philosophy and Geography): "Never stop learning nor be curious about the world. Value knowledge and cultures of all types and be true to yourself."
Caitlin Vasquez-O'Brien (Assistant Professor, Psychological Science): "I believe that learning should be exciting and open to everyone."
Megan Heenehan (Professor, Mathematical Sciences): "Don’t feel stuck on one path. It’s ok to try one career and then pivot to something else."
Kristen Morgan (Associate Professor and Chair, Design and Media Technology): "Get a liberal arts education; designers need to know about philosophy, history, literature, art, science, math, psychology and sociology, just to name a few. Make real, lasting connections and work to maintain them."
Anthony Cornicello (Professor, Music): "I love showing students music that they most likely have not encountered - whether it’s jazz or classical."
Brian Day (Assistant Professor of Film, Communication, Film and Theatre): "I really find working with students to be very rewarding."
Bryan Oakley (Professor, Environmental Earth Science): "Get involved with fieldwork as much as possible. Be versatile."
Caitlin Carenen (Professor, History): "History offers diverse career opportunities - there is no one career track."
Christopher Krebs (Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences): "Life is a marathon so don’t rush it. The work that you’ve done and connections you’ve built at Eastern will last a lifetime so don’t forget that as you begin tackling the next chapters of your life."
Chris Torockio (Professor, English): "If you want to be a writer, you have got to love the process. Writing fiction is a slow, meticulous, painstaking process, filled with infinite mistakes and false starts."
Courtney Broscious (Associate Professor of Political Science, Political Science, Philosophy and Geography): "Life is not a linear process."
David Stoloff (Professor, Education): "Educators are lifelong learners. Every day brings new lessons."
Maeve Doyle (Assistant Professor, Art and Art History): "I had the rare fortune to spend my whole education in small, liberal arts institutions. I love the personal, hands-on learning that places like Eastern foster."
James Diller (Professor, Psychological Sciences): "Many students underestimate what they can do."
Jenna Scisco (Associate Professor, Psychological Sciences): "I went to a public liberal arts college for my undergraduate degree (The College of New Jersey)."
Jonathan Hulvey (Associate Professor, Biology): "I am deeply curious about how nature works, and I believe that everyone has this innate curiosity."

Outcomes and Alumni Success:

Eastern students graduate with strong problem-solving, communication, and teambuilding skills in dozens of career fields. They become doctors, attorneys, accountants, teachers and social workers in Connecticut and throughout the nation and the world. Eastern alumni include world-class scientists, nationally recognized artists and award-winning authors.

Campus Life and Extracurricular Activities

ECSU fosters a vibrant campus community. 88 percent of first-year students and 63 percent of all students live on campus. More than 90 student clubs and organizations, including co-curricular, cultural, club sports, art/music, and more. Can’t find one you like? Start your own! Eastern has 19 varsity sports ranging from baseball to volleyball and competes in NCAA Division III. Eastern supports healthy minds and bodies with a range of fitness, wellness and recreational activities. 2,500 events a year include concerts, lectures, plays, etc. Going to college is fun yet challenging -but we will have your back!

Commitment to Sustainability and Safety

Eastern is proud to hold a Gold Rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Named a Green College by Princeton Review fourteen years in a row, based on 25 criteria; only schools with scores above 80 are recognized. Eastern University's police department has earned Tier III State Accreditation- the highest level awarded by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, recognizing our commitment to safety, professionalism, and community trust. This top-level achievement means our officers meet high standards and are fully prepared to keep our community secure and welcoming.

Global Opportunities

Students at ECSU have ample opportunities to broaden their horizons through international experiences. Take a “global field course” or study for a semester in one of more than 130 countries, including the Virgin Islands.

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A Personalized Education

Eastern is a public university with a private college atmosphere. Our picturesque campus provides the perfect environment for learning and personal growth. Build meaningful connections with professors and forge lasting friendships. Named one of the 224 best colleges in the Northeast according to The Princeton Review, considered from a selections of hundreds of institutions in the region. As a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), Eastern champions accessible, student-centered liberal arts education rooted in public service and academic excellence.

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