East Central Community College in Decatur is pleased to announce its upcoming Orientation designed to help new students successfully transition to college life. This personalized event will take place on campus and provide students with essential information and resources to help them navigate their first semester at the college.
Orientation is a mandatory event for all new degree-seeking students at ECCC. The event is tailored to each major plan of study, to ensure that students receive guidance specific to their academic goals. Each session is capped to provide an intimate, personalized experience for attendees.
During Orientation, new students will be introduced to campus services and resources, including financial aid and campus housing. They will also have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have and receive guidance through their first academic advisement and course registration experience. The event is designed to help students feel confident and prepared as they embark on their college journey.
Attending Orientation is a crucial step in confirming student’s enrollment at ECCC. Students entering in the summer or fall of 2023 can now register for Orientation via myEC, under the Future Students tab and the Orientation tab. Incoming students must have applied and received their myEC login information in order to register and submit the $25 fee for orientation. All orientation sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Find the complete orientation schedule, based on pathways below:
Health Sciences, Nursing, & Wellness | Majors similar to nursing, surgical technology, athletic training, sports medicine, nutrition, and fitness.
• Thursday, April 6
• Friday, April 14
• Wednesday, June 21
Building, Manufacturing, & Skilled Trades | Majors similar to welding, electrical, automation, carpentry, HVAC, automotive, land surveying, diesel, and precision manufacturing and machining.
• Thursday, March 30
• Tuesday, May 9
• Wednesday, June 21
Business & Entrepreneurship | Majors similar to agri-business, business management, accounting, finance, merchandising, eCommerce, etc.
• Friday, March 31
• Wednesday, May 10
• Wednesday, June 7
Creative & Liberal Arts | Majors similar to music, art, theater, English, communications, journalism, public relations, broadcasting, etc.
• Thursday, April 13
• Wednesday, June 7
• Wednesday, June 21
Education, Human Services, Law, Legal Studies, & Public Safety | Majors similar to elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, criminal justice, psychology, social work, training, law enforcement, etc.
• Thursday, March 30
• Wednesday, May 10
• Wednesday, June 7
Information Technology | Majors similar to computer science, networking, programming, video game design, coding, software engineering, etc.
• Thursday, March 30
• Friday, April 14
• Wednesday, June 7
Pre-Professional Studies | Majors similar to Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Physical Therapy, etc.
• Thursday, April 13
• Wednesday, May 10
• Wednesday, June 7
Science & Math | Majors similar to biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, polymer science, marine biology, dendrology, etc.
• Thursday, April 13
• Wednesday, May 10
• Wednesday, June 21
For more information, please visit admissions.eccc.edu/new-student-orientation or by emailing go2ec@eccc.edu.
