Benefits
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The University provides eligible employees with access to a variety of benefit plan options that promote health and wellness, in addition to helping you build financial resources for retirement. We offer the benefit plans you would expect from a leading employer—including employer paid medical insurance and retirement and a variety of health, life, and income protection plan options that will allow you to tailor a benefit package that meets the needs of you and your family.
2026 Benefits Rate Sheet (PDF)
2026 Benefits Overview (from UNC System Office)
The UNC System Office provides an interactive video guide to benefit-eligible employees within the UNC System, which includes information on health benefits, supplemental coverage, disability and retirement programs.
Watch Benefits Overview Video >
Pirate Perks
Working for ECU has its perks! Take advantage of local business discounts by viewing Pirate Perks; a discount program managed by Staff Senate.
Educational Benefits
Tuition Waiver
Permanent, SHRA, CSS, DMSS, or EHRA Non-Faculty working 30 or more hours a week may take three credit bearing courses in an academic year at no cost to the employee. Please refer to the Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver policy for more information.
Advising Contacts
Undergraduate Advising Center Directory: https://advising.ecu.edu/advisor-contact-list/
Graduate School Advising Directory: https://gradschool.ecu.edu/find-your-program/
Textbook Loan Program
Full-time, permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependents can receive up to $250 in book stipend from Dowdy Student Stores for textbooks. In the Summer Sessions the stipend is up to $125.
ECU Health and Pharmacy
Rapid Access
You and your immediate family members have the benefit of seeing a physician the same day you call during normal business hours through ECU Health Rapid Access program. To make an appointment, call (252) 744-0555.
Pharmacy Delivery Service
ECU Pharmacy Services offers employees a free delivery service for their medication (including over the counter items).
Campus Recreation and Wellness
All new employees receive a free 14-day membership to any of our Recreation Centers on campus.
Campus Recreation & Wellness Center Info >
Athletics
ECU has a rich Athletics history and now competes in the American Athletic Conference. We have 8 men’s and 10 women’s teams that compete at the NCAA Division 1 level. ECU Athletics offers discounted season tickets for football, men’s basketball and baseball to all ECU employees, along with opportunities for discounted single game tickets throughout the year.