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Admissions & Recruitment
SRC 129, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7385
Fax: 847-608-5458
admissions@elgin.edu
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Fridays June - Aug.


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Student Orientation

New College Student Orientation

All first-time college students must attend new student orientation prior to registering for classes. Once you have completed steps 1-3 of the enrollment process, contact the Admissions Office at 847-214-7385, to schedule an orientation date. These sessions are designed for the new student only. We strongly encourage parents/families to attend one of our parent/family orientations.

  1. Submit a completed ECC application for admission. Apply now»
  2. Submit your high school and prior college (if applicable) transcripts. More»
  3. 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

Orientation date/place: Sessions are offered April through August for new students starting at ECC in the fall semester and November through January for new students starting at the college in spring semester. It is important you contact the Admissions Office, 847-214-7385, as soon as you complete steps 1 - 3 above. The earliest available orientation session will then be assigned to you. Sessions take approximately four hours. During the session you will:

  • Get to know other new students,current ECC students and staff
  • Explore and use important resources, services and technologies
  • Learn basic educational planning skills
  • Register for classes

New students who have attended another college/university or are attending to complete courses for personal interest only, are strongly encouraged to attend new student orientation. Other students requesting a waiver of this requirement may complete the orientation waiver form.

Parent/Family Orientation

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New college students who have the support of their parents and/or families are more likely to succeed. We invite you to attend a parent/family orientation session to learn important details that will help you support your college student. To reserve your place, call 847-214-7385.

Parent orientation schedule
Day Date Time Location
Monday January 9, 2012 6 to 8 p.m. ATC Auditorium, On Campus

Orientation for First-Time Distance Student

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Recommended for all first-time students enrolled in distance learning classes. To reserve your seat call 847-214-7945 or email: bbarnett@elgin.edu

New distance student orientation schedule
Day Date Time Location
Tuesday January 10, 2012 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, On Campus
Wednesday January 11, 2012 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, On Campus
Tuesday January 17, 2012 3 to 4 p.m. ECC Library, On Campus
Wednesday January 18, 2012 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, On Campus
Thursday January 19, 2012 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, On Campus
Tuesday February 7, 2012 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, On Campus
Wednesday February 8, 2012 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, On Campus
Monday February 13, 2012 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, On Campus
Wednesday February 15, 2012 3 to 4 p.m. ECC Library, On Campus
Wednesday March 7, 2012 6 to 7 p.m. ECC Library, On Campus
Monday March 12, 2012 11 a.m. to noon ECC Library, On Campus
Tuesday March 13, 2012 3 to 4 p.m. ECC Library, On Campus

Orientation for First-Time OAT Student

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If you are a first-time student registered in any of the office administration technology (OAT) courses listed below, you MUST attend one of the listed orientation sessions. For more information regarding OAT orientation sessions, please call 847-214-7914.

  • OAT 119
  • OAT140, OAT240
  • OAT141, OAT241
  • OAT142, OAT242
  • OAT143, OAT243
  • OAT144
  • OAT145, OAT245
  • OAT146
  • OAT147
  • OAT250
  • OAT251
  • OAT252
  • OAT253

New OAT student orientation schedule
Day Date Time Location
Tuesday January 17, 2012 10 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. HBT 112, On Campus
Wednesday January 18, 2012 8 to 9 p.m. HBT 112, On Campus
Thursday January 19, 2012 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. HBT 112, On Campus
Friday January 20, 2012 10 to 11 a.m. HBT 112, On Campus
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