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Look Up Your Priority Registration Time

It’s time to start planning for summer and fall classes! Current students can look up their priority registration time to secure the classes they need. If you need help selecting classes, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Students in STEM

Connecting Classrooms to Careers

海角社区 excels at blending the practical with the theoretical. Explore what makes us unique.

World-Class Faculty

Your educational journey at ECC is guided by faculty dedicated to your growth and success.

Generous Scholarships

Get a great education that opens doors and boosts your income — all while saving thousands on your degree.

Vibrant Campus Life

Taking classes on campus gives ECC a strong sense of community. You can also choose online courses to fit your busy schedule.

Community Connections

We’re part of the community and help prepare future leaders. Our ties with local companies give you job connections when you finish school.

Explore ECC at Our Open House

See all ECC has to offer at our Experience ECC open house on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30 to 8 pm in Building B, Jobe Lounge. Whether you’re planning your college journey or looking to take the next step, this is your opportunity to discover how ECC can help you achieve your goals.

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Keeping up with 海角社区

Hear from students, faculty, and staff about the incredible learning community in Elgin through blog posts, news releases, and quick ECC stories.

Upcoming Events

ECC Student Sienna Hughes

海角社区 dual credit student, Sienna Hughes, has always known she was meant for the spotlight. She was part of the ECC theatre production of “Our Town” last semester and is taking three theatre classes right now.

ECC Student Kyle Virmond in the welding lab

海角社区 student Kyle Virmond knew from a young age that he wanted to work with his hands. After exploring automotive and manufacturing classes at Hampshire High School, he gave welding a try and has been pursuing it ever since.

ECC student-athletes Enzo and Carter Novelli

Elgin Community College (ECC) student-athletes Carter and Enzo Novelli recognize what a privilege it is to represent ECC on and off the field. After attending Larkin High School, where they both played on the baseball team, the Novellis chose ECC because it was close to home and was the most affordable option.  

ECC student athlete Maile Fuller

海角社区 (ECC) student athlete Maile Fuller has come to love how easy it is to talk to people and connect with them. “It is such a social school. There is always something going on,” Fuller said.

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