Elgin Community College

@ElginSpartans Women's Softball student athlete, Maile Fuller, is this week's Meet Me Monday at elgin.edu/news/ecc-stori… The softball season has started for the Spartans! See the schedule at elginspartans.com

Meet the newest ECC homestay host, Iris Marji. Hosting a student is a rewarding way to share your community and make a lasting impact in a student’s life. Interested in becoming a host? Get more information at elgin.edu/student-servic…

ECC has been named a Leader College by Achieving the Dream. We’re also proud that ECC student Bohdan Andrashko was selected as a national Dream Scholar. Thank you to the amazing employees who represented ECC at the conference!

The ice carving class is back with this tote-ally cool creation!

Got a momentum lesson from Professor Chattopadhyay.

Small class sizes, affordable tuition, and over 130 certificates and programs, ECC is a great place to meet your goals, find new opportunities, and brighten your future. Visit elgin.edu/admissions to get started.

In observance of Presidents’ Day, ECC will be closed on Monday, February 16. Normal operating hours resume on Tuesday, February 17. Enjoy the long weekend!

Say hello to Jaloni Williams, a wellness peer for ECC Wellness Services! Learn more about her in today's Meet Me Monday at elgin.edu/news/ecc-stori….

The coolest community college around.

ECC’s Culinary department welcomes alumnus Eric Olson back for its annual Visiting Chef Dinner on Thursday, February 19, featuring a four-course meal prepared alongside ECC culinary students and fellow alumni. Read more or reserve your dinner spot at elgin.edu/news/ecc-in-th…

The Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series examines the political and economic forces behind Venezuela’s crisis, including the role of Nicolás Maduro’s regime and U.S. interests in the region. Join the speaker series on Thursday, February 19. Register at elgin.edu/calendar.

Elgin Community College student Laura Ciaccio is no stranger to reinventing herself. After careers in teaching, wellness, and beyond, Laura has her sights set on radiography. Read more about Laura at elgin.edu/news/ecc-stori…

Coffee House with the Writers Center is your place to think about your creative process, share your work (or not!), and build community. Come by the B270 Lounge on Tuesday, February 3, from 6 to 8 pm for free food and fun times! For more info, go to elgin.edu/writerscenter.

The Fall 2025 academic scholar lists are live! Congrats to everyone on the President's List, Dean's List, and Honors List! View the lists at elgin.edu/student-servic….

“None of the others felt as homey as ECC does. This school is so community-based, and it feels like everyone here cares about you as a student,” ECC student Bri Ortiz said. Learn a little more about Bri in this week's Meet Me Monday at bit.ly/4jZBzAv

Elgin Community College will be closed on Friday, January 23, due to extreme cold weather. All classes and events are canceled. College operations will resume Saturday, January 24, at 6 am.

ECC campuses will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Join us on Friday, January 9, at 11 am, in Jobe Lounge when we celebrate the start of the Spring 2026 semester with the New Student Convocation Luncheon! Meet other new students, faculty and staff, have lunch, and more!

Make sure we see you in the spring! Payment is due tomorrow night, January 6, by 7 pm. Pay your tuition in full or enroll in a payment plan to secure your spot. Don’t wait until the last minute, don’t get dropped! Visit elgin.edu/accessecc to take action now!

ECC will have extended campus hours to help you get enrolled. Stop by and get your questions answered! The registration, admissions, financial aid, and advising offices are available Saturday, January 3 and 10, from 9 am to 3 pm.