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Don’t let your summer slip away. You can earn credit and get ahead with accelerated summer classes. Additionally, registration for fall classes is open, so you can secure the classes you need now.
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Connecting Classrooms to Careers
ECC excels at blending the practical with the theoretical. Explore what makes us unique.
Your educational journey at ECC is guided by faculty dedicated to your growth and success.
Get an outstanding education that expands your opportunities and earning power by saving tens of thousands on your degree.
Taking classes on campus gives ECC its unique community feel with many online options to fit your busy lifestyle.
Deeply rooted in our community, we prepare tomorrow’s leaders with alliances with local companies and industry connections available when you finish your education.
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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.
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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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To the esteemed faculty, the dedicated staff and administrators, our incredible advisors, the Board of Trustees, President Schopen, and everyone sitting in front of me who probably had way too many meetings this week — thank you for everything you do.
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I want to congratulate my fellow graduates of the class of 2025! We did it! Elgin Community College has been a great school for us, from the vibrant Student Life community to the great professors who have developed us into who we are today.
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We know summer hasn’t even started yet but we promise it is never too early to get prepared for the fall semester!
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In order for you all to understand the true impact ECC has had on me and how it changed my life in a way I didn’t think was possible, I have to give you some backstory first, and we’re going to get right into it:
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