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Campus of Elgin Community College

Look Up Your Priority Registration Time

It’s time to start planning for summer and fall classes! Current students can look up their priority registration time to secure the classes they need. If you need help selecting classes, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Students in STEM

Connecting Classrooms to Careers

ECC excels at blending the practical with the theoretical. Explore what makes us unique.

World-Class Faculty

Your educational journey at ECC is guided by faculty dedicated to your growth and success.

Generous Scholarships

Get a great education that opens doors and boosts your income — all while saving thousands on your degree.

Vibrant Campus Life

Taking classes on campus gives ECC a strong sense of community. You can also choose online courses to fit your busy schedule.

Community Connections

We’re part of the community and help prepare future leaders. Our ties with local companies give you job connections when you finish school.

ECC Manufacturing and Technology Center

Opening in the fall of 2026, this new 150,000 square foot facility will provide cutting-edge training to address growing enrollment and local employer needs in the manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing and Technology Center Rendering of Building Exterior

 

Keeping up with ECC

Hear from students, faculty, and staff about the incredible learning community in Elgin through blog posts, news releases, and quick ECC stories.

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Dual credit manufacturing teacher Matt Erbach has been teaching South Elgin High School students for almost two decades, and now his classes allow his students to earn college credit.

ECC Student Sienna Hughes

Elgin Community College dual credit student, Sienna Hughes, has always known she was meant for the spotlight. She was part of the ECC theatre production of “Our Town” last semester and is taking three theatre classes right now.

ECC Student Kyle Virmond in the welding lab

Elgin Community College student Kyle Virmond knew from a young age that he wanted to work with his hands. After exploring automotive and manufacturing classes at Hampshire High School, he gave welding a try and has been pursuing it ever since.

ECC student-athletes Enzo and Carter Novelli

Elgin Community College (ECC) student-athletes Carter and Enzo Novelli recognize what a privilege it is to represent ECC on and off the field. After attending Larkin High School, where they both played on the baseball team, the Novellis chose ECC because it was close to home and was the most affordable option.  

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