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Admissions & Recruitment
SRC 129, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7385
Fax: 847-608-5458
admissions@elgin.edu
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Fridays June - Aug.



Student Orientation

New College Student Orientation

All first-time college students must attend new student orientation prior to registering for classes. Once you have completed steps 1-3 of the enrollment process, contact the Admissions Office at 847-214-7385, to schedule an orientation date. These sessions are designed for the new student only. We strongly encourage parents/families to attend one of our parent/family orientations.

  1. Submit a completed ECC application for admission. Apply now»
  2. Submit your high school and prior college (if applicable) transcripts. More»
  3. Demonstrate you have met ECC's minimum competency requirements in writing, reading and math. To determine which requirements you must meet, view Minimum Competency Requirements

Date & place: Sessions are offered April through August for new students beginning in the fall semester and November through January for new students beginning in the spring semester. It is important you contact the Admissions Office as soon as you have completed Earliest available orientation will be assigned following completion of steps 1 - 3 above to reserve an orientation session seat. Sessions take approximately four hours. During the session you will:

  • Get to know other new students,current ECC students and staff
  • Explore and use important resources, services and technologies
  • Learn basic educational planning skills
  • Register for classes

New students who have attended another college/university or are attending to complete courses for personal interest only, are strongly encouraged to attend new student orientation. Other students requesting a waiver of this requirement may complete the orientation waiver form.

Parent/Family Orientation

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New college students who have the support of their parents and/or families are more likely to succeed. We invite you to attend a parent/family orientation session to learn important details that will help you support your college student. To reserve your place, call 847-214-7385.

Parent orientation schedule
Day Date Time Location
Monday January 10, 2011 6 to 8 p.m. Alumni Room, Main Campus

Orientation for First-Time Distance Student

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Recommended for all first-time students enrolled in distance learning classes. To reserve your seat call 847-214-7945 or e-mail: bbarnett@elgin.edu

New distance student orientation schedule
Day Date Time Location
Tuesday August 17, 2010 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, Main Campus
Wednesday August 18, 2010 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus
Monday August 23, 2010 3 to 4 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus
Tuesday August 24, 2010 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus
Wednesday August 25, 2010 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, Main Campus
Tuesday September 14, 2010 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, Main Campus
Wednesday September 15, 2010 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus
Monday September 20, 2010 3 to 4 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus 
Tuesday September 21, 2010 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus
Wednesday September 22, 2010 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, Main Campus
Tuesday October 12, 2010 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, Main Campus 
Wednesday October 13, 2010 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus 
Monday October 18, 2010 3 to 4 p.m. ECC Library, Main Campus 
Wednesday October 20, 2010 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, Main Campus

Orientation for First-Time OAT Student

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If you are a first-time student registered in any of the office administration technology (OAT) courses listed below, you MUST attend one of the listed orientation sessions. 

  • OAT140, OAT240
  • OAT141, OAT241
  • OAT142, OAT242
  • OAT143, OAT243
  • OAT144
  • OAT145, OAT245
  • OAT146
  • OAT147
  • OAT250
  • OAT251
  • OAT252
  • OAT253

New OAT student orientation schedule
Day Date Time Location
Monday August 23, 2010

8:30 to 9:15 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m.; or 6 to 6:45 p.m.

HBT 112, Main Campus
Tuesday August 24, 2010 10 to 10:45 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m.; or 6 to 6:45 p.m. HBT 112, Main Campus
Wednesday August 25, 2010 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. HBT 112, Main Campus
Thursday August 26, 2010 6 to 6:45 p.m. HBT 112, Main Campus
Friday August 27, 2010 12 to 12:45 p.m. HBT 112, Main Campus
Saturday August 28, 2010 12 to 12:45 p.m. HBT 112, Main Campus
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