New Student Orientation

Congratulations and welcome to Elizabeth City State University, home of the Mighty Vikings!

We are excited at the thought of having you join the ECSU family, and we look forward to serving you and your family members in the near future.  The first step in beginning your Viking Voyage is to attend one of our New Student and Family Viking Voyage Orientation (VVO) sessions. 

During VVO you will meet with academic advisors, register for classes, learn about campus resources, experience the ECSU Viking Pride Culture, make new friends, and so much more!  As you navigate the Viking Voyage and stay the course to becoming a Viking, don’t forget to:

1. Activate your VikingOne (email) account, if you haven't already
2. Register for Viking Voyage Orientation below.
3. Complete the Admitted Student Checklist

 

Viking Voyage Orientation Sessions

 

 

Setting Up Your VikingOne Account

 As an ECSU student, you must setup your VikingOne password to access the following services: e-mail, university computers, Wi-Fi, Canvas, E4U, LinkedIn Learning, and Self-Service Banner (SSB).

1. Locate the email from ECSU Division of Information Technology (DIT) that includes your Banner ID & ECSU Email address.
   From: (NoReply@ecsu.edu)  Subject: Your Elizabeth City State account is ready

2. To get started, go to the Self-Service Password Portal to setup your VikingOne account password.
3. Complete the requested information
4. Check the box to receive a text message
5. Click Submit
6. Select where you want your pin sent (cell or email)
7. Click Send Pin
8. Enter the Pin Code to validate
9. Click Validate
10. Enter a New Password (see password requirements below)
    
11. Re-type New Password
12. Click Reset Password
13. Click Exit
14. Once you have setup your password, verify that you can access ECSU services, such as your ECSU-issued email account.

Password requirements:

• Password Length: The minimum password length will be 15 characters.
• Complexity Requirements: Passwords must contain a character from three of the following four categories:
•     Uppercase letters
•     Lowercase letters
•     Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
•     Non-alphanumeric characters: ~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|(){}[]:;"'<>,.?/
•     Passwords cannot contain a 15-character dictionary word.

You will need to visit the Self-Service Password Portal to change your password:

•  If it has been 365 days or more since you last changed your password
• If you believe your password is known to anyone other than you
• If you forgot your password

 

Reminders

• Never share your password. DIT staff will never ask for your secret password.
• Passwords will expire every 12 months. You will receive email reminders prior to expiration.
• Please reach out to our Helpdesk at 252-335-3532 should you have any questions about your initial password setup. You must bring
  an ID card such as a driver’s license to verify your identity.

•  E-mail regarding your classes, student information and bills will be sent to
  your student e-mail.

• Contact our Helpdesk at 252-335-3532 if you have trouble logging into your E-mail with your VikingOne account.