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 2026
- Apply for Admission for Summer Session online!
- Summer application opens October 1.
- 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!
- 2026-27 Financial Aid applications also open October 1.
- 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
- 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 priority registration is April 2
- Visit the 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 the Financial Aid Computer Lab at El Camino to start/complete Financial Aid application
- Make sure to complete your Financial Aid application!
- Create an Educational Plan with an El Camino counselor
- Tour El Camino campus
- March 2nd is the Cal Grant application deadline
- Deadline to complete English and Mathematics Placement Survey, Orientation, and Educational Plan for Fall priority registration is April 2
- 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
- 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 Monday, August 24, 2026
Questions? Contact Us
Office of Outreach and School Relations
Student Services Building, Room 150