Organization

ECPI was founded in Virginia in 1966 and operates as two separate institutions: ECPI College of Technology in Virginia Beach and Hampton, Virginia, and in Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina; and ECPI Technical College in Roanoke and Richmond, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. ECPI is an independent, private technical college offering students the opportunity to quickly earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, diploma, or certificate.ECPI's programs of study emphasize the central role of computer technology in commerce and industry. Graduates are well equipped to meet the requirements for entry-level employment in an increasingly technical economy while providing the foundation for progressive lifelong learning.Programs of instruction are open to applicants who have earned at least a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must call or write ECPI for a personal interview and take an admissions test.All ECPI courses are developed in close cooperation with industry and business advisory boards to ensure that ECPI is providing the education needed for entry-level employment for today's job market. ECPI assists graduates in finding a job in the field in which they were trained.The faculty at ECPI possesses both academic credentials and job-related experience. Courses include both lectures and laboratory work with an additional emphasis on learning and gaining experience and confidence through hands-on training and internships.ECPI awards Military Merit Scholarships to a limited number of military personnel and their dependents. A limited number of Merit Scholarships are also available to graduating high school seniors enrolling in selected programs. These scholarships range from $300 to $3,000. Computer Electronics Technology is offered during days and evenings at all ECPI campuses. Networking and System Administration/Computer Programming is offered at both the Richmond and Virginia Beach Campuses, with both day and evening schedules.