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Counseling & Transfer Center
SRC 107, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7390
Fax: 847-214-7522
counseling@elgin.edu
Hours:  M-Th 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FSQ 403, Fountain Square Campus
Hours: Th 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
*English/Spanish services available

Both locations closed Fridays June - Aug.




Transfer Student - Apply

Students who have attended a college other than ECC previously and who plan to complete a program of study at ECC or take a few classes at ECC and transfer credits back to your four-year college/university.

Home for the Summer

Students currently attending another college/university who plan to take a few classes at ECC during the summer should complete the following steps:

  1. Confirm with your current college advisor which ECC course is equivalent to the course you need to transfer back to your campus.
  2. Complete the ECC application for admission apply online | download form
  3. Check the ECC online course catalog to see if the course(s) has a prerequisite.If yes, then complete step 4 below. If it does not, then go to step 5 below.
  4. Submit an official or unofficial transcript from your current and previous college/university to the Counseling Center to receive a prerequisite waiver. A counselor will contact you when your prerequisite waiver has been processed.

    Note: if you are currently enrolled in a class that is a prerequisite for the summer course you wish to take, include a copy of your current class schedule. Math Courses: If you have not taken a college math course and plan on taking a math class with a Geometry prerequisite, include a copy of your high school transcript. Foreign Language Courses: Submit a copy of your high school transcript if you took the prerequisite in high school.

    Option for submitting transcripts:

    In person - bring all information to the Counseling Center and meet with a counselor.

    By email - send email to counseling@elgin.edu and use 'Summer Enrollment' on the subject line.

    • Include name, contact information (cell phone or email address), ECC student ID number (received after submitting ECC admission application), and name of course(s) you want to take.
    • Attach required college/high school transcripts

    By fax - fax a cover sheet with the heading 'Subject: Summer Enrollment' to 847-214-7522.

    • Include name, contact information (cell phone or email address), ECC student ID number (received after submitting ECC admission application), and name of course(s) you want to take.
    • Attach required college/high school transcripts

  5. Register for classes»

Continuing at ECC

Students currently attending another college/university who plan to enroll at ECC to complete a program of study should complete the following steps:

  1. a) Complete an application for admission. Apply online | Download form 
    b) Apply for financial aid and scholarships. More»
  2. Submit your high school and prior college transcripts to the Admissions Office, SRC 129, main campus
  3. Demonstrate you have met ECC's minimum competency requirements in writing, reading and math. To determine which requirements you must meet, view program specific checklist
    • Submit ACT scores in English (20 or better ), Reading (18 or better), and Math (23 or better) or take ECC's placement test(s). More»
  4. Meet with a counselor to discuss course selection. More»
  5. Register for classes»

Note: If ACT scores are not provided on high school transcript, submit ACT scores to the Admissions Office.

Get Advice From a Counselor

ECC's Counseling Center can help you with academic questions including:

  • Undecided about your educational goals?
  • What courses do you need for your major?
  • Will your ECC classes transfer to a four-year college?
  • Do you have a written educational plan listing the classes you need to take for your course of study? More»