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 2024
- 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!
- 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
- Deadline to complete English and Mathematics Placement Survey, Orientation, and Educational Plan for Fall priority registration is April 30
- 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!
- Create an Educational Plan with an El Camino counselor
- Tour El Camino campus
- Attend Warrior Smart Start
- April 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 30
- Deadline to complete South Bay Promise application and requirements is also April 30
- 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