50 Reasons Why You Should Enroll at ECPI University!

50 Reasons Why You Should Enroll at ECPI University

Celebrating 50 years of Excellence!

When it comes time to select a college or university, there are numerous choices. So, why choose ECPI University? There are countless reasons, but we’ll share 50 of them…one for every year we’ve been in the business of helping people realize their educational and professional goals.

  1. Accelerated Education: Through our year-round, accelerated degree programs, you could earn a Bachelor’s degree in as little as 2.5 years or an Associate degree in as little as 1.5 years.
  2. Flexible Schedules: Classes are offered day, night, weekends, and online to fit your schedule!
  3. Five-Week Terms: Full-time students are in class five hours a day, four days a week. Taking two classes at a time, they can earn college credit every five weeks. It’s like a mini-graduation at the end of each term!
  4. Small Class Sizes: Our average class size is about 13 students.
  5. Hands-On Learning: People learn best when they apply what they learn. It not only enhances retention, but also prepares them for the real world.
  6. Faculty with Real-World Experience: Some of our faculty members are still working in their fields, and teach part-time, sharing fresh experiences of actual workplace scenarios with their students. Others come to us with a lifetime of experience, having become leaders in their respective professions.
  7. Degrees: We offer a wide variety of academic programs in Technology, Health Science, Nursing, Business and Criminal Justice, as well as the Culinary Arts.
  8. National Rankings: ECPI University is nationally-ranked in the top 25 for number of graduates in the Computer and Information Sciences, Health Professions, Engineering Technologies, and Nursing (2015 Community College Week Rankings).
  9. Academic Advisory Boards: For every program ECPI University offers, each campus has an advisory board comprised of local professionals working in that particular field. Twice yearly, members meet to review curriculum and make suggestions. With this information, we keep our programs current and responsive to the demands of the employment marketplace.
  10. Programs aligned with Market Demand: Each accelerated degree program we offer is selected based on the needs of employers. That’s why so many of our graduates are working in their chosen professions within 90 days of graduation.
  11. Free Tutoring: While our faculty members are certainly eager and available to provide extra help, tutoring is readily available and always free.
  12. Math and Writing Labs: We offer dedicated labs to help you improve your writing skills and reason your way through tough math problems.
  13. Financial Service Advisors: Our advisors work with you to determine what financial assistance is available, then guide you through the application process.
  14. Employer Partnership Program: This program is designed to assist employers – through matching funds and discounts – to provide their employees with growth opportunities through hands-on, skills-based education.
  15. Dual Enrollment Programs: Working with select school districts, ECPI University offers students the opportunity take college courses and get a head start on their degree.
  16. Classroom Technology: Our students learn by doing, using equipment commonly found in industry.
  17. Advanced Simulation Equipment: ECPI University is a leader in simulation education, a method of learning tailor-made for modern students.
  18. Mechatronics: ECPI University was among the first institutions to pioneer this relatively new academic discipline which combines computer and information science with electronics and mechanical engineering technology. Graduates with a Mechatronics degree are highly sought after in the advanced manufacturing sector.
  19. STEM JobsSM Approved College: Recognizes that our programs are aligned with high- paying jobs that are in demand; provides resources to help students find employment; supports diversity among students and faculty in STEM fields, and dedicates resources to support STEM student achievement and success. 
  20. Siemens Software Grant Recipient: ECPI University is among an elite group of colleges and universities to be awarded a multi-million dollar software grant from Siemens, a company that has developed the world’s leading project software for advanced manufacturing.
  21. The M-List: Compiled by the Manufacturing Institute, it recognizes colleges and universities that are teaching manufacturing students to industry standards.
  22. Lifelike Medical Mannequins: ECPI University was an early-adapter of this teaching technology which gives Nursing and Surgical Technology students a chance to hone their skills in a simulated environment before beginning clinical rotations.
  23. Clinical Relationships: Our Colleges of Nursing and Health Science maintain strong relationships with leading healthcare organizations that provide opportunities for clinical rotations and patient contact hours.
  24. Freshman Orientation: There are many reasons why so many ECPI University graduates had tried and failed college before coming to us. One has to do with preparation. Our Freshman Orientation class is designed to lay an academic foundation for students to build upon, covering such areas as note taking, reading for comprehension, test taking, and time management.
  25. Library: Students have access to more than 150,000 eBooks and millions of articles and publications from around the world.
  26. PMI Registered Education Provider: The Project Management Institute has approved ECPI University to offer an accredited course and lab in Applied Project Management.
  27. Professional Campus Environment: ECPI University campuses are different. It’s a professional environment that mirrors the workplace, thus preparing graduates to acclimate to their future surroundings.
  28. Career Services: Our advisors connect with you from the moment you enroll, helping you prepare to enter the workplace. Services include resume writing and cover letter assistance, interview coaching, and job search strategies. What’s more, as an ECPI University graduate, you are entitled to career service assistance for life!
  29. Externships: Through our employer partners, students are able to apply what they’ve learned in an actual workplace. Because of ECPI University’s emphasis on hands-on learning, many of our students are selected for some of the most challenging and rewarding externships available.
  30. Certifications: Applicants with certifications are highly-valued by employers. That’s why ECPI University provides support and discounted vouchers to earn professional certifications while you are still a student.
  31. Career Fairs: Campuses hold regularly-scheduled career fairs where dozens of employers often show up knowing they will likely find just the right fit!
  32. Ranked #1 Best for Vets: ECPI University has once again been named Best for Vets in 2016 by the Military Times, which makes 5 straight years of receiving this recognition!
  33. Military Tuition Assistance: Our programs are approved for Tuition Assistance. Specific details of eligibility, dollar amount available, and restrictions vary by branch of service.
  34. Yellow Ribbon Program: Part of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, this program allows colleges and universities to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate.
  35. SVA Chapters: SVA is short for Student Veterans of America, and ECPI University is proud to sponsor SVA chapters across its campuses throughout Virginia and the Carolinas.
  36. VSOC: As a partner with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the VetSuccess on Campus program places VA counselors on campus to help veterans transition to college and, subsequently, civilian life.
  37. Get Skills to Work Partner: ECPI University is part of a coalition of industry, educators, and non-profit organizations helping veterans enter the field of advanced manufacturing.
  38. Naval College Program Distance Learning Partnership: ECPI University is among a handful of schools which have been chosen to partner with the Navy in order to provide education and rate-related college courses and degrees to Navy personnel around the world.
  39. VCASTLE: Our Virtualization, Cloud, and Storage Technology Learning Environment is designed to enhance the student experience by providing access to real equipment with built-in advanced operating system and networking lab exercises.
  40. Online Simulation Software: Just because you are an online student, doesn’t mean you can’t experience hands-on education. ECPI University’s online simulation software brings the real world to you!
  41. Online Engineering Program: ECPI University was recently honored by ONLINEU for offering one the nation’s most affordable online engineering programs!
  42. Access to Online Faculty Members and Advisors: Our low student-teacher ratio isn’t just for on-campus students. ECPI University’s online faculty members make it their mission to be accessible, by phone, online, text, or email. Some even go to extraordinary lengths to make themselves available!
  43. Culinary College Greenhouse: ECPI University’s College of Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of Virginia, houses one of the few greenhouse programs among culinary schools in the nation. With more restaurants moving toward locally-sourced ingredients, it allows students to not just read about this trend, but rather get hands-on experience growing vegetables and herbs that are used in class.
  44. Institutional Accreditation: ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate's, baccalaureate, and master's degrees and diplomas. SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states.
  45. Soft Skills: We know the most effective employees possess more than just technical skills. That’s why we also work with our students to develop highly-valued soft skills: Communication, collaboration, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
  46. Value: There are many factors that help you weigh value vs. cost, tuition being just one of them. Check out this article which explains how ECPI University delivers excellent value for your education dollar.
  47. Student Leadership Association: This is an initiative to establish a standard for student leadership for all students to aspire. Campus presidents select a group of students whose mission is to enhance the interaction among students and the community, and to serve as model representatives of the University’s student body to the general public.
  48. Campus Organizations: Throughout campus, you’ll discover a friendly and fun atmosphere with many clubs and organizations that will make you feel right at home.
  49. Community Service: ECPI University students are busy. Many have families and work full-time jobs. But with the support of dedicated faculty and staff, they still find time to volunteer and help neighbors in need. Each edition of ECPI University’s newsletter, eConnect, features plenty of stories featuring students who are giving back.
  50. Diverse Student Body: In college, you learn both in and out of the classroom. Often, you learn from your fellow classmates. Having a diverse student body like ECPI University’s – a mix men and women of various ages, races, cultures, and backgrounds – only enhances your learning experience.

Now that’s a lot of reasons!

If all this has piqued your interest, why not contact ECPI University today and let one of our admissions counselors show you how you could go from Zero to Bachelor’s in 2.5 years!  It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!

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