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Gearing up for manufacturing growth
ECC is gearing up for manufacturing growth for the future.
Donor support keeps dreams alive
ECC Foundation Student Success Fund and Hoffer Foundation help ECC Student continue with education and career goals.
Aerospace careers launched at ECC
ECC Alum Alan Ladwig builds notable aerospace career.
ECC in the News
The Elgin Community College Foundation Gala encourages support for students who ‘Dare to Dream’
The Elgin Community College Foundation invites the community to celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the ECC Foundation Gala: Dare to Dream event at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
ECC sees 27% increase in summer enrollment as excitement builds for fall semester
Elgin Community College is experiencing a significant rise in enrollment for the summer 2021 semester, with a 27.5 percent increase compared to summer 2020. More than 4,300 students are currently enrolled in summer programming at ECC.
Updated Face-Coverings and Social Distancing Protocols go into effect July 26 at ECC
Effective Monday, July 26, 2021, Elgin Community College will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear face-coverings. Wearing face-coverings for vaccinated individuals is optional. For those who are unvaccinated or classified as “at-risk,” wearing face-coverings will be required except in situations when they are outdoors, and social distancing can be maintained.
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Spartan Drive Campus
Located between Chicago and Rockford, ECC is accessible from U.S. 20 and I-90 in southwest Elgin.
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Borrowing privileges and use of the Renner Academic Library are open to any resident of District 509.
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Offering classes in High School Equivalency (HSE/GED), ESL, and Basic Citizenship.
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ECC offers free programs and services available to youth and adults who qualify.
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Intimate theatres, dining through our award-winning culinary arts program, easy accommodations, plus free parking.
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ECC holds classes throughout the northwest suburbs at off-campus locations.
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