Timeline for New Students
Stay on track to becoming a new El Camino student. We’re here to help you complete the steps needed to start your college education.
Use the resources on this page as a roadmap that leads you to your first day of classes.
Timeline for New Students Starting Fall 2021
- Apply for Admission for Summer 2021 online!
- Summer 2021 application opens October 1, 2020.
- Make sure to include your social security number (if you have one) on your application to avoid issues with financial aid and/or residency misclassification.
- Receive your 7-digit ECC Student ID Number and MyECC login information in 1-2 business days. Check your email!
- 2021-22 Financial Aid applications also open October 1, 2020.
- Contact your high school’s College & Career Center to find out when El Camino will be at your campus.
- Login to your MyECC to complete English and Mathematics Placement Survey
- Apply online for the South Bay Promise! Make sure to review all application requirements
- If you haven’t yet, Apply for Admission online!
- Complete English and Mathematics Placement Survey in MyECC
Happy New Year!
- Deadline to complete English and Mathematics Placement Survey, Orientation, and Educational Plan for Fall 2021 priority registration is April 30, 2021
- Visit Financial Aid Computer Lab at El Camino to start/complete Financial Aid application
- Connect with Student Support Programs
- Complete English and Mathematics Placement Survey in MyECC
- Create an Educational Plan with an El Camino counselor
- Visit Financial Aid Computer Lab at El Camino to start/complete Financial Aid application
- Review and complete South Bay Promise requirements
- Make sure to complete your Financial Aid application!
- March 2, 2021 is the Cal Grant application deadline
- Create an Educational Plan with an El Camino counselor
- Tour El Camino campus
- Attend Warrior Smart Start
- Deadline to complete English and Mathematics Placement Survey, Orientation, and Educational Plan for Fall 2021 priority registration is April 30, 2021
- Deadline to complete South Bay Promise application and requirements is also April 30, 2021
- Log into MyECC to view your Registration Appointment date and time
- Register for classes
- Help is available! Visit the Virtual Information Desk
- Log into MyECC to review your Financial Aid status
- June 1, 2021 is Financial Aid disbursement priority deadline
- Register for classes
- The fall semester is around the corner!
- Pay your fees before the drop for non-payment deadline
- Purchase your parking permit (optional)
- Take your Student ID Card photo and purchase your textbooks
- Semester begins Saturday, August 21, 2021
- Weekday classes begin Monday, August 23, 2021
Questions? Contact Us
Office of Outreach and School Relations
Student Services Building, Room 150