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Looking for registration help or have enrollment questions?
Registering for courses at Elgin Community College is quick and easy—and we’re here to help.
Registration for summer and fall semesters begins in April. Registration for the spring semester begins in November. Some classes fill quickly, so register early to reserve your spot in class.
Priority Registration
- Adding and dropping classes.
- Enrollment and degree verification.
- Joint agreements.
- Residency verification.
- To determine your priority registration date, visit the priority permits page.
Before You Register
Here's how to make your registration process go smoothly.
- Determine which classes you need to take. Meet with an academic advisor to review the options or see the course catalog.
- Make sure you've met your prerequisites. If you haven't, you may place into the course by taking a placement test.
- Clear all outstanding financial obligations. You can't register if you have a past-due balance.
- Check important registration dates to ensure you don't miss the period.
Search Course Catalog
ECC offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes, so you can choose the format that fits your needs. Summer classes start June 5, 2023. Fall classes start August 21, 2023.
How to Register
You have two options for registration:
- Online at accessECC Portal. (see login instructions for help).
- In-person at the Registration Office, Building B, Room B105.
Waitlists
If the class you want to take is full, you can join the waitlist for that class until the college’s payment due date. If space becomes available, you will be registered for the course.
After Registration
- You will need to make payment arrangements by the published due dates to keep your classes.
- You can pay your tuition in full or sign up for our online payment plan.
- If you’d like to make changes to your class schedule after registering, visit the accessECC portal or the Registration Office.
- Be sure to check the refund dates and last date to withdraw.
For more details, see Schedule Changes and Course Withdrawals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions by browsing our FAQ. Search admissions FAQ
Register For Non-Credit Classes
We offer many popular, high-quality non-credit classes, and you don't have to complete an application for admission or acquire transcripts to take them. Registering is quick and easy—and we’re here to help.
Learn how to registerContact
Registration
Building B, Room B105
847-214-7393
Fax: 847-214-7484
registration@elgin.edu