Common Registration Problems

Registering for courses at ECC is easy—especially if you plan.

Summer and fall semester registration begins in April, and signing up for the spring semester begins in November. Some classes fill quickly, so register early to reserve your spot in class. The better prepared you are on registration day, the smoother the process will go. Here are some of the most common registration issues, along with solutions.

Most services are available online by using the accessECC portal. Please use our chat system or email registration@elgin.edu for help with registration questions so we can assist you.

No Application for Admission on File

If you’re an incoming student, you must apply for admission before registering for classes or email admissions@elgin.edu.

You must reapply if you have previously attended ECC and are returning after two or more years of hiatus.

Providing Proof of Residency

Prerequisites

Before registering for a course, you must meet particular prerequisites. You can fulfill these requirements by demonstrating college-ready reading, writing, and math skills. See placement tests for additional information.  

Tuition and Fees

To finalize enrollment and keep your chosen classes, you must pay your tuition in full or sign up online. You can also complete your financial aid package by the published deadline. 

Outstanding Financial Obligations

Unpaid fees, including tuition, parking, or library fines, will prevent you from registering for classes. Be sure to pay all your financial obligations, including any outstanding balances, by the semester or summer session deadline.

Update Your Name

To update your student information, please submit the Student Information Changes form. Include legal documentation of your name change. You can send these via email or bring them in person to B105. Additionally, you can modify your preferred name, personal pronouns, gender identity, phone number, and address through the AccessECC portal by following the provided instructions.

Standards of Academic Progress

Students on Academic Caution, Warning, or Probation must participate in the required academic success intervention strategies before registering. For details, view the Academic Warning or Academic Probation. You must participate in the required academic success intervention strategies before registering. For details, view standards of academic progress or contact your academic advisor.