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.
  - 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 
  - June 1, 2024 is Financial Aid disbursement priority deadline