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100

How many overnight orientation sessions are there?

5

100

What is the average class size?

Do NOT give a range.

21

100

Who was Eastern's first president?

HINT: Res Hall names

George Shafer 

100

What does LAC stand for?

Liberal Arts Core

200

What does SOAR stand for?

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration

200

How many Residence Halls does ECSU have.

14

200

Which residence hall was the first construsted?

Burr Hall

200

Who is our president? (Full Name)

President Karim Ismaili

300

Can SOAR students use resources like Health Service and CAPS?

Yes

300

How many student jobs are advertised?

700+

300

This school has had its name changed. How many names has it had?

Bonus 100: What was the first name?

4 names

Willimantic State Normal School 

Willimantic State Teachers College 

Willimantic State College 

Eastern Connecticut State University



300

The Library/ASC advertises seven offices, please name them. The ones in the circle bubbles!!!

advising center

global learning

opportunity programs

career services

writing center

math achievement center 

tutoring and learning strategies

400

When is August Orientation?

(date)

August 12

400

How many NCAA teams does ECSU have as of Spring 2027?

21

400

How many women were in Eastern's first graduation ceremony?

22

400

The CREATE conference actually is an acronym. What does it stand for?

Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern

500

When is Alyssa's birthday?

June 16 

First day of SOAR 1!

500

How many majors does Eastern have?

Bonus 100 points: How many minors does Eastern have?

41 Majors

65 Minors

500

What year did Eastern transition from a school to a college?

1937

500

What war did the Battle of the Frogs take place in?

French and Indian War