Admissions FAQ

My child wants to take a class at ECC during their high school academic year. What do I need to do?

1. Before applying to ECC, discuss your child's interest with their high school counselor for approval. Home-schooled and secondary students are limited to registering for a maximum of six (6) credit hours per semester in fall and spring, and three (3) credit hours in summer. For more details or to schedule an appointment, call an Admissions Specialist at 847-214-7385.
2. Students interested in enrolling must complete the following steps:
   • ​Read the Dual Enrollment information on our website for complete details.
     • Contact the Admissions Specialist by calling 847-214-7385 to talk about the admission process for high school and home-schooled students.
     • Complete and submit the following documentation prior to the meeting:
       • Permission for Secondary or Home School Admission Form.
       • Apply for Admission to Elgin Community College
       • Placement Testing: Depending on your course plans, demonstrate readiness through ACT, PSAT, SAT scores, or ECC's placement tests. Math placement tests are required for math-related courses. Students scoring below 100 on placement tests may need remedial courses.
       • Students may be waived from placement testing if they have met the following minimum requirements. To receive a waiver, students must submit their ACT/PSAT/SAT score report information to the ECC Admissions Office on campus in Building B, Room B110.
         1. Reading: ACT Reading score of 19 or PSAT/SAT Verbal 480
         2. Writing: ACT English score of 19 or PSAT/SAT English 480
         3. Math: ACT Math score of 22 or PSAT/SAT Math 530
       • Provide a transcript or list of completed coursework for home-schooled students.
       • Both the student and at least one parent/guardian must attend. Ensure all required documentation is submitted before the meeting.
       • Once all criteria are met and if space is available, students can register for courses. Maximum credits are six (6) per semester in fall and spring, and three (3) in summer. Late registrations are not allowed.
       • Registration may take place during the open registration period for the semester requested once all the above requirements have been met by the student and as long as space is available.
       • Once the student has enrolled, that student is responsible for making payments by the published payment deadline. Visit Payment Options for details and due dates.
       • Dual Enrollment students will meet with their academic advisor each semester in order to continue enrollment until they graduate from high school.