Captain of the Ship
The Captain of the Ship program recognizes students who make outstanding contributions to ECU through their campus and community involvement, as well as their efforts to support the success of other Pirates.
All ECU students are eligible. Organizations are encouraged to nominate their peers/members, and students may nominate themselves. There is not a limit to the number of applicants that will be accepted.
Eligible students do not need to be a member of a student organization to apply.
The Captain of the Ship winner will be given a $1,000 educational award to use towards any education expenses at ECU.
The Top 10 student candidates will be recognized during the Homecoming festivities, including Kickoff on the Lawn, Skit Night, Freeboot Friday, and the Homecoming Parade. From these 10 finalists, one student will be further recognized as the “Captain of the Ship” recipient in recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions to the success of others.
Nominations for Captain of the Ship 2025 have closed.
Criteria
- Candidates must be an enrolled ECU student in good academic standing.
- Candidates must have a 2.5 minimum GPA.
- No former crowned Homecoming winners may be nominated.
Timeline
- Monday, September 29 at 5pm: Captain of the Ship nominations due
- Wednesday, October 8: Top 20 candidates announced
- Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23: Top 20 candidates interview with campus leaders
- Monday, October 27: Top 10 Captain of the Ship finalists announced
- Monday, November 3 at 8am – Friday, November 7 at 5pm: Voting by ECU students for Captain of the Ship is open on The Pirate Experience
- Saturday, November 8: Captain of the Ship winner announced at halftime of ECU Football game