Admissions FAQ

Can I be scheduled for orientation now and take the placement tests later?

No, in order to be signed up for an orientation session you need to complete all the prior steps for admission. 

1. Apply using our free online application
2. Submit official 8th-semester high school transcripts to the ECC Admissions Office for review at admissions@elgin.edu
3. Submit your ACT or SAT scores to the Admissions Office at admissions@elgin.edu
4. Send your college transcripts for evaluation if you've attended another college
5. Sign-up for Placement Testing - using Register Blast select "Placement Test" as the exam type. 
6. Complete the Online New Student Orientation
7. Apply for FAFSA Financial Aid
8. Submit the scholarship application and we can see what works for your program of study