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 a student needs to complete all the prior steps for admissions. 

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
6. Complete the Online New Student Orientation
7. Apply for FAFSA Financial Aid
8. Find a scholarship to apply for