Welcome!

To our newest students:

Emily Carr University extends a warm and enthusiastic welcome to you as you embark on your journey within our vibrant learning community.

Here, creativity knows no bounds, and your passion for art and design will thrive. We want to support your growth as a creative practitioner because we believe in the power of art and design to transform our world. You're not just joining a university; you're becoming part of a movement of conscientious creatives shaping the future.

Welcome to a community where your aspirations are celebrated, your talents are cultivated, and your potential is boundless.

Welcome to Emily Carr University!


Follow these 2 steps to accept your offer:

    Pay your deposit

    Access your email


    Step 1 - Pay your deposit

    • You need your ECU ID number to complete this step.
    • Find this number on your offer letter.
    • Write it down; you need it to pay your deposit and tuition.
    • When you write it down, include the 0 at the beginning of the number. The number is 7 digits in total. Example: 0123456

    The admission deposit is $500 for domestic students and $1,000 for international students. Please refer to your admission letter for the deadline to submit the payment.

    1. International students require a study permit to attend ECU. For more information, please see our International Student Services page.
    2. Use our guide to paying your deposit and tuition to learn about your payment options.

    Step 2 - Activate your Emily Carr email and MyEC

    How to get your username to access your email and MyEC account
    • To get your username to sign in please go to the MyEC forgotten usernames page
    • Enter your first name into the First Name field.
    • Enter your last name into the Last Name field.
    • Enter the email address you used to register with us in the Email Address field.
    • Click the Submit button to return to the main menu.
    • You will be emailed your myEC user ID. Write it down as it will be used in the next step.
    How to activate your email account and MyEC

    First, go to the Emily Carr Email homepage, email.ecuad.ca.



    Log in with your Emily Carr email, which is your username followed by @ecuad.ca and your myEC password

    • If you don't know this information you can also sign in with 'e' followed by your student ID number and followed by @ecuad.ca example: "e0123456@ecuad.ca"
    • The first time you log in, your birthday will be the temporary password. The format is Mmddyyyy. For example, if your birthday is July 4, 1991, your temporary password will be Ju041991. This is case sensitive, so only the first letter is capitalized.

    Your student account is called myEC. It is where you will maintain your contact information, check your grades and more.

    • You can access your myEC at myec.ecuad.ca. You will be then prompted to sign in via your email credentials.

    Using alternate email software

    If you want to use alternate email client software (like Apple Mail or Outlook) find out how to setup your account.


    Questions? Contact us.

    Help with setting up your email


    Create a ticket and include:

    • a description of your problem
    • your full name
    • your student ID number
    • your alternate email address
    Don't see 'Deposit owing' in your account?

    Contact us:

    • By phone between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday to Friday at 604.629.4510.
    • By email at admissions@ecuad.ca.
    Need help paying your deposit?

    Contact the Student Payments Office between 9 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday:


    Next step: Visit the Welcome Guide

    Get to know your new university.

    Welcome Guide