Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to the college?
Apply online by visiting:
and click the
Apply Online
button on the upper
right-hand side. New and returning students
(those that have not attended for two primary
terms) must complete a new application.
Select the
Begin Application
button.
How do I use
MyECC
?
Visit
and click the MyECC
button on the upper right side.
Select
STUDENT
and log in with the user name and
password you received when you submitted
your admissions application.
How do I find my
MyECC
email account?
In
MyECC
, select ECC Email under ECC
Links on the right side of the page, and use
your
MyECC
username and password to login.
Or go to mail.elcamino.edu directly.
How do I find my ID Number?
Your student ID number will be emailed to
you 48 - 72 hours after you submit your online
application. The ID number can also be found
when you generate an unofficial transcript
under
Web Services;
when you register for
classes
;
or you can get your ID number by
going to the Admissions and Records Office
with a picture ID.
What if I have missed my registration
appointment?
The registration date and time is the earliest
time a student can register online. The student
may register any time after the appointment
time on
MyECC
.
I am a returning student, what do I do if I don't have a
current registration appointment?
Re-apply to the college through
to
obtain a new registration appointment time. Whenever a
student does not enroll for more than two semesters (Fall
and Spring), the student needs to re-apply to the college to
receive a new registration time.
How do I clear prerequisites for a class?
If prerequisites have not been met, the student needs to
meet with a counselor to clear the prerequisite in order to
register for the class. For Math and English, unless the
student has taken the prerequisite class at another college
and provides proof to a counselor, the student may be
required to take the assessment test. The college will only
accept Accuplacer test scores from another community
college.
How do I change my address, Social Security number,
or my name?
A students’ address can be updated in
MyECC
or in person
at the Admissions and Records Office. Changes to your
social security number, name, date of birth, and other
personal information must be updated in person with a
picture ID in the Admissions and Records office.
How do I go about requesting transcripts?
If you attended El Camino College on or after Fall 2006,
official transcripts may be ordered online at
.
Select the Transcript link on the left. You may also request
transcripts in person at the Admissions Office with a
picture ID. If you attended Compton College prior to Fall
2006, you need to request a Compton College transcript
using
or mail in your request.
Other questions?
Contact the Admissions & Records Office:
310-900-1600, ext. 2050
