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Now is the time to invest in yourself, your education, and your future at Elgin Community College. Classes are filling quickly, so reserve your spot today! To keep your class seat, be sure to make payment arrangements by Tuesday, January 6, at 7 pm.
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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 a great education that opens doors and boosts your income — all while saving thousands on your degree.
Taking classes on campus gives ECC a strong sense of community. You can also choose online courses to fit your busy schedule.
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.
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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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Before Elgin Community College, Anamika Dua’s journey began in India, where she pursued education until she turned 21. When her life trajectory shifted to building a family, her studies stopped.
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When Scott McConnell walks into the rehearsal room at Elgin Community College, it’s more than a return to campus — it’s a full-circle moment.
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When Julia Wiesbrock first enrolled at Elgin Community College at 21, she had no clear career path. “My goal was just to finish school as fast as possible,” said the St. Charles resident. “But then I started thinking, ‘I don’t want to end up in a career that doesn’t make me happy.’”
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Elgin Community College student-athlete Brandon Gonzalez, from Elgin, Ill., has dreamed of playing professionally, maybe even internationally, since his days in pee-wee soccer. But in his first semester, as his GPA plummeted to 0.7 on a 4.0 scale, he watched those big goals slip further from reach.
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