ECCC plans final orientation session on Aug. 9

Published 10:08 am Monday, July 24, 2017

East Central Community College in Decatur has scheduled its final fall semester orientation session on Wednesday, Aug. 9. 

New and transfer students may register for fall classes among “Warrior Wednesday” activities. The orientation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon beginning in Huff Auditorium. New students can begin signing in at 8:30 a.m.

Those participating will be welcomed by ECCC President Billy Stewart, view a virtual campus tour, and receive information on financial aid, admissions, housing and student activities, and discipline and security, according to a news release. Following a tutorial on registering for classes using the college’s myEC portal, new students will move to their programs of study to be advised by faculty and register for fall classes, according to the news release.

Students may, also, tour campus and acquire their student IDs and parking permits. Students should bring a photo ID and their license plate number.

In order to attend the orientation and register for classes, students must complete three steps in admissions: ECCC Application for Admission (available online at www.eccc.edu); ACT or Accuplacer scores, which will be used for placement in English and mathematics courses; and high school/college transcripts. Transfer students must have all college transcripts on file before they can register for classes.

The Accuplacer exam may be taken to satisfy entrance score and course placement requirements. Students may take the Accuplacer exam provided that they have applied, been admitted, or been enrolled at ECCC. Accuplacer exams are arranged by appointment and are given in the Success Center located in the Burton Library on ECCC’s Decatur campus. To schedule a test, call 601-635-6346 or email misty.smith@eccc.edu.

Fall 2017 on-campus classes begin on Monday, Aug. 14.

New students who have questions about their admissions status should contact the Office of Admissions at shollings@eccc.edu or 601-635-6207. For more information about the Orientation on Aug. 9, contact Dr. Randall Lee, vice president for student services, at 601-635-6204 or rlee@eccc.edu.