Live Chat

Live Chat Hours by Department

Admissions & Recruitment Chat Now

Are you looking for help enrolling at ECC? Our admissions team is on the line to help you solve problems and answer questions during regular business hours.

  • Monday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Thursday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • If chat is unavailable, you can email accessecc@elgin.edu. We will respond within 24 hours during our normal business hours. Get answers to the most common questions by browsing our FAQ. Search admissions FAQ

Veterans Services

We’re here to help veterans transition from a military career to a college student to a candidate that employers are looking to hire.

  • If chat is unavailable, you can email accessecc@elgin.edu. We will respond within 24 hours during our normal business hours. Live Chat is unavailable on Fridays during the summer semester.

Library Chat Now

If you need library database and citation assistance, we are here to help.

  • Monday
    7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday
    7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • 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.