Computer Labs

Labs are open for general student use. Labs are equipped with printers and internet access. Internet access is also available for wireless-enabled laptops and devices throughout the college.

Get started with Office 365 Education for free.

  1. Enter your ECC student email address (e.g. jsmith1234@student.elgin.edu) and select 'Get Started'.
  2. Select 'I'm a student'.
  3. Enter your 'First/Last Name' as well as 'Date of Birth' as required to sign-up with Microsoft.
  4. Create a new password for your new Microsoft account; we do not recommend using your same ECC academic password.
  5. Check your ECC student email inbox; from Microsoft, for the required 6-digit verification code. This make take a few minutes.
  6. Select 'Start' to complete the sign-up process.

Labs are open for general student use and equipped with printers and internet access. Internet access is also available for wireless-enabled laptops and devices throughout the college.

Computer Lab Locations & Hours

Building C

Building C, Room C119, Library
847-214-7337
libref@elgin.edu

Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Building F

Building F, Room F120

Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on weekends and during the summer session.

Building K

Building K, Room K128

Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on weekends and during the summer session.

Academic Closures

All college facilities and locations will be closed in observance of the following:

ECC is committed to supporting students who will be transitioning to alternative modes of instruction, particularly online, and to addressing the technology needs of ECC students to the greatest extent possible. This initiative is in line with the college’s Shared Value of Equity, by making sure students who do not currently have access to the technology needed are helped with a smooth transition to online instruction. Learn more about student success online

If you checked out a Chromebook in Spring 2020 and need it for summer classes, please let us know at circdesk@elgin.edu.