Apply for International Admission

You are about to begin the International Student Application for Admission to Elgin Community College. Please make sure you choose the correct program and term of enrollment.

Read the Following before Choosing Your Enrollment Program and Term
 

Students who are already English proficient and/or students who plan on providing proof of English language proficiency at the point of application: You may apply as a degree-seeking student. Elgin Community College operates on a traditional semester system. Available start terms are Fall semester (August – December), Spring semester (January – May), or Summer term (June – July).

Students who are not English proficient and/or students who do not plan on providing proof of English proficiency at the point of application: You should apply for the Intensive English Program (IEP). This will allow you to improve your English language proficiency prior to beginning an associate degree program. Available start terms are August, October, January, and March. The summer term (June - July) offers a full-time Intensive English Program option.  

How do I know if I meet English language proficiency requirements for admission?

Visit elgin.edu/applyinternational for acceptable forms of English language proficiency.