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Counseling & Transfer Center
SRC 107, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7390
Fax: 847-214-7522
counseling@elgin.edu
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FSQ 403, Fountain Square Campus
Hours: Th 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
*English/Spanish services available
Both locations closed Fridays June - Aug.
Transfer Student - Apply
Students who have attended a college other than ECC previously and who plan to complete a program of study at ECC or take a few classes at ECC and transfer credits back to your four-year college/university.
Taking a Few Classes
Students currently attending another college/university who plan to take a few classes at ECC to transfer back to their home institution should complete the following steps:
- Confirm with your current college advisor which ECC course is equivalent to the course you need to complete.
- Complete the ECC application for admission apply online | download form
- Search available classes»
Note: Prerequistes needed for the course(s) must be satisfied in order to register.
- Submit the ECC course number and name along with official or unofficial transcript from your current or previous college/university to the ECC Counseling Center to receive a prerequisite waiver.
Option for submitting transcripts:
In person - bring all information to the ECC Counseling Center and meet with a counselor.
By email - send email to counseling@elgin.edu and use 'Summer Enrollment' on the subject line.
- Include name, contact information (cell phone or email address), ECC student ID number (received after submitting ECC admission application), and name of course(s) you want to take.
- Attach required college/high school transcripts
By fax - fax a cover sheet with the heading 'Subject: Summer Enrollment' to 847-214-7522.
- Include name, contact information (cell phone or email address), ECC student ID number (received after submitting ECC admission application), and name of course(s) you want to take.
- Attach required college/high school transcripts
- A counselor will contact you when your prerequisite waiver has been processed so that you may register for the course.
Note: if you are currently enrolled in a class that is a prerequisite for the summer course you wish to take, include a copy of your current class schedule. Math Courses: If you have not taken a college math course and plan on taking a math class with a geometry prerequisite, include a copy of your high school transcript. Foreign Language Courses: Submit a copy of your high school transcript if you took the prerequisite in high school.
- Register for classes»
Pursuing Degree & Certificates at ECC
Students currently attending another college/university who plan to enroll at ECC to complete a program of study should complete the following steps:
- a) Complete an application for admission. Apply online | Download form
b) Apply for financial aid and scholarships. More»
- Submit your high school and prior college transcripts to the Admissions Office, SRC 129, Main Campus
- Demonstrate you have met ECC's minimum competency requirements in writing, reading and math. To determine which requirements you must meet, view Minimum Competency Requirements
Satisfy these requirements by one of the following:
- a) Take ECC's placement test(s). More»
- b) You may be exempt from placement testing if you have sub-scores in English (20 or better), reading (18 or better), and math (23 or better. Submit ACT scores to the Admissions Office.
Attend new student orientation or, visit the Counseling Center to meet with a counselor to select courses and register for classes. More»
Get Advice From a Counselor
ECC's Counseling Center can help you with academic questions including:
- Undecided about your educational goals?
- What courses do you need for your major?
- Will your ECC classes transfer to a four-year college?
- Do you have a written educational plan listing the classes you need to take for your course of study? More»