Admissions FAQ

I’m a student at another college and want to take a summer class at ECC. How do I get started?

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You can take summer classes at Elgin Community College (ECC) and transfer the credits back to your home college or university. Applying is simple and free—just follow these steps:

How to Enroll as a Visiting (Summer-Only) Student

1. Meet with your advisor at your home college to confirm which ECC course will transfer back to your school.

2. Apply for admission to ECC.

3. Check prerequisites for the course you want to take. You must meet these requirements before you can register.

4. Submit transcripts to verify prerequisites:

   • Send official or unofficial transcripts from your high school or college in PDF format to admissions@elgin.edu.

   • Make sure your transcript includes your name, school name, course numbers, and final grades.

   • (Word document copies can’t be accepted.)

5. If you’re currently enrolled in a prerequisite course at another college, send a copy of your current class schedule. Once you complete the class, email your final grade report or updated transcript to accessecc@elgin.edu at least two weeks before the summer term begins to stay enrolled.

6. Complete the Prerequisite Approval Form. Save the completed form as a PDF, attach your unofficial transcripts, and email both to accessecc@elgin.edu.

   • You can also fax your materials to 847-931-4899.

7. A Technical Enrollment Facilitator will contact you once your prerequisite waiver is approved.

8. Register for your class and set up payment arrangements by the due date. Visit the Payment Options page for details.

Important Reminders

• Processing time: Requests are reviewed in the order they are received.

• Communication: ECC will reply to the email address you provide—make sure it’s active and checked regularly.

• Grade submission: If your grades are delayed, contact accessecc@elgin.edu right away to avoid being dropped from your course.

Taking a summer class at ECC is a great way to stay on track or get ahead—and our team is here to help make the process easy and accessible.