Application Information & SOUTH BAY PROMISE GRANT
(UP TO 2YRS FREE!)
Applying to El Camino College is fast and easy. Use this step-by-step guide to apply for admission and financial aid, complete orientation and initial advising, and register for your first classes.
El Camino COURSE CATALOGUE 2025-2026
If you’re new to El Camino (or returning after being away for two or more consecutive spring or fall terms) apply for admission online. Need help with the application? Visit our Virtual Information Desk for one-on-one assistance.
Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive a student ID number via email. You’ll also get a new El Camino email address.
If you’ve previously taken any college-level courses, consider these additional steps:
Everyone should apply for financial aid and explore scholarships—it’s worth the time even if you’re not sure you’re eligible.
Use the school code 001197 in your aid applications.
Contact our financial aid office with any questions about the application process or financial aid awards.
Once you’ve applied for admission and aid, sign up for a New Student Orientation workshop with the Warrior Welcome Center.
Orientation offers an essential introduction to admission, registering for classes, and finding the support you need to succeed.
You can complete online orientation whenever you choose. You’ll need to schedule a follow-up meeting with your counselor to complete the orientation process.
El Camino will place you in the courses best suited to your math and English skills based on your high school GPA and coursework.
Complete the online English and Mathematics Survey once you receive your El Camino student ID number and MyECC login info. You can take the survey at any time.
Students whose first language is not English also should complete the English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Test. Students who want to enroll in Chemistry 1A should take the Chemistry Placement Test.
Get more info and sign up for assessments at the Warrior Welcome Center.
An academic counselor can recommend the fastest path to your goals, saving you time and money.
Schedule a counseling session before you register for classes.
Once you’ve met with your counselor, you’re ready to choose your classes. You’ll be assigned a registration appointment—register at that date and time to create the schedule that best meets your needs.
Register online through MyECC. Find help with registration here.
SOUTH BAY PROMISE GRANT INFORMATION AND STEPS TO APPLY
Funding is limited so students are encouraged to apply early and complete the Path to enroll as soon as possible. Students that have their enrollment fees paid from the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) will not be considered for South Bay Promise. Students will be notified of their eligibility for the South Bay Promise when they receive their financial aid award. There is not a separate application to apply for the South Bay Promise.
The South Bay Promise Grant (SBPG) is open to all first time, full-time college students who enroll at El Camino College. The SBPG offers up to two years of free enrollment (Note: The SBPG does not cover the Summer term).
Students are considered for the South Bay Promise by completing the path to enroll and submitting a FAFSA or CADAA financial aid application. The path to enroll includes three milestones; New Student Orientation, English and Mathematics Assessment Survey, and a Counseling Appointment to complete an Educational Plan. Finish these requirements prior to the start of the semester to be considered for the South Bay Promise.
| Step 1: | Apply for admission. |
| Step 2: | Renew or submit your FAFSA or CADAA financial aid application (Please note, any corrections or updates to the student’s FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, need to be made before the start of the fall semester to ensure that verifiable financial aid information is available at El Camino College. If the South Bay Promise cannot verify the student's financial aid information, the student's enrollment fees will not be paid for by the South Bay Promise and the student will no longer be eligible for the program). |
| Step 3: | Complete the English and Mathematics Placement Survey in MyECC |
| Step 4: | Complete the New Student Orientation |
| Step 5: | Meet with an El Camino Counselor to create an Educational Plan |
| Step 6: | Register for a minimum of 12 units for both fall and spring semesters. (If you are registered with the Special Resource Center on campus and have been approved, then you are only required to take 9 units for both the fall and spring semesters). |
APPLICATION INFO & PROMISE PROGRAM
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