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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.
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.
- Submit a completed ECC application for admission. Apply now»
- Submit your high school and prior college (if applicable) transcripts. More»
- 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
topNew 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 |
| Wednesday |
May 9, 2012 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Wednesday |
June 6, 2012 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Thursday |
June 21, 2012 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Wednesday |
July 11, 2012 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Thursday |
July 19, 2012 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Wednesday |
July 25, 2012 En espanol |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Wednesday |
August 1, 2012 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Thursday |
August 9, 2012 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
| Monday |
January 8, 2013 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
SRC 167, On Campus |
Orientation for First-Time Distance Student
topRecommended 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 |
May 22, 2012 |
11 a.m. to noon |
ECC Library, On Campus |
| Wednesday |
May 23, 2012 |
6 to 7 p.m. |
ECC Library, On Campus |
| Tuesday |
May 29, 2012 |
3 to 4 p.m. |
ECC Library, On Campus |
| Tuesday |
May 29, 2012 |
6 to 7 p.m. |
ECC Library, On Campus |
| Wednesday |
May 30, 2012 |
11 a.m. to noon |
ECC Library, On Campus |
| Monday |
June 4, 2012 |
3 to 4 p.m. |
ECC Library, On Campus |
Orientation for First-Time OAT Student
topIf 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 |
| Monday |
June 4 |
10 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. |
HBT 112, On Campus |
| Tuesday |
June 5 |
10 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. |
HBT 112, On Campus |
| Wednesday |
June 6 |
10 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. |
HBT 112, On Campus |
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