Admissions FAQ

I attend another college. I only want to take a summer class at ECC. What do I need to do?

Take a class or two over the summer and transfer credits to your college or university. Applying to ECC is simple and free. Follow these steps to enroll.

For a student that attends another college or university to take classes at ECC over the summer, they need to:

1. Meet with the advisor at your home college to determine the proper ECC course that will transfer back to your home school.
2. Apply for admission. 
3. Check the course to determine what prerequisites are required for the course you plan to enroll in. Note: Course prerequisites must be satisfied before registration.
4. Send an official or unofficial transcript from high school, current or previous college/university to satisfy any prerequisites. Official transcripts can be sent electronically by email to admissions@elgin.edu. See more information on the Transcript Evaluation web page. 
5. If you are currently enrolled at another college for a prerequisite class for the ECC course you want to take, include a copy of a current class schedule. A grade report or updated transcript confirming successful completion must be submitted to accessecc@elgin.edu at least two (2) weeks before the beginning of the summer term to remain enrolled in the course.
6. Complete the Prerequisite Approval form. Click on the link in item #5. Return information is on the form. Fill out the form and save the file to your computer in PDF format. All fields must be completed for the request to be processed. Attach the completed form and your unofficial transcripts to an email and send them to accessecc@elgin.edu. If faxing, send the approval form and your documentation to 847-931-4899. 
7. A Technical Enrollment Facilitator will contact you when the prerequisite waiver has been processed.
8. Register for classes and make payment arrangements by the due date. Visit Payment Options for details. 

Things you need to know

• Transcript Requirements: Please ensure your unofficial transcripts are in PDF format and include the school's name, your name, course numbers, and final grades. Transcripts copied into a Word document cannot be accepted.

• Prerequisite Enrollment: If you're enrolled in prerequisites at your institution, please provide us with your schedule. It's important to follow up with your final grade as soon as it's available. Grades must be submitted at least one week before the semester begins to avoid being dropped from the course. If there's a delay in receiving your grades, please email us at accessecc@elgin.edu.

• Communication via Email: If you submit your request via email, we'll respond directly to the email address provided. Please ensure you have access to this email.

• Processing Orders: Requests are processed in the order they're received.

• Completion of Form: Please fill out all fields on the form completely before submitting your request for processing.