New Student Orientation

Now that you have been accepted to ECC, taken your placement exam and have registered for courses, it is now time for your New Student Orientation. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

At Essex County College we have mentors and academic advisors for every program and major. Be sure to meet regularly with your Academic Advisor, especially when beginning your Academic Journey to make sure you are taking the correct courses for your degree and that you are staying the course to graduate. If you are a new student pursuing a degree or certification, once you have received your admissions requirements, submitted all necessary documentation, and have taken your placement tests, you will then get advised in the Advisement Center in the Red Area-1st Floor by one of our New Student Advisors! If you are a transfer, continuing, or readmitted student, and you know your major, you can connect directly with your Academic Advisor/Mentor for advisement: You can find a complete listing of Mentors/Advisors below.

The Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) informs students of the financial responsibilities associated with enrolling for classes, and explains the potential consequences that may be taken if a student fails to meet those obligations.

Our goal is to help our students understand the cost of their education and the financial policies associated with their enrollment at ECC.  This agreement, in conjunction with our website, letters and other documentation, helps define the college’s expectations for payment, and allows us to clearly inform students of our policies related to billing, late payment penalties, contact methods, etc.

You can find more information on the Student Responsibility Financial Agreement at the following link: https://www.essex.edu/student-responsibility-agreement-sfa/

To access your Webservices, ECC email, MYECC and Moodle set up your account with Single Sign-On MFA: https://it.essex.edu/myportal/

As a student, you can print a physical copy of your schedule through your Web Services and MYECC Portals. Alternatively, students who use the ECC Mobile App have access to their schedule at their fingertips just by clicking the My Courses tab.

For more information on accessing your student portals check out the following tutorials https://it.essex.edu/student-tutorials/

To download the mobile app click the link below.

You can learn more on navigating the mobile app by checking out the following video: https://go.screenpal.com/watch/c0h6bNVAhda

Be sure to monitor your Essex email address for any communication from the Financial Aid Office regarding your financial aid award status. You can also check your award status in your Web Services Portal. To apply for financial aid visit the following link https://www.essex.edu/completing-a-fafsa/

For tuition payment due dates and to pay your bill online please visit the following link https://www.essex.edu/student-account-center/

It is important to attend all of your scheduled courses, but especially during the first week. Introduce yourself to your professors and make sure that you are on the class attendance roster. Not showing up for your scheduled courses could adversely affect your Financial Aid and Academic Standing. If you no longer desire to take a course that you have enrolled in, please make sure that you drop the course during the designated ADD/Drop period, or Withdraw from the course prior to the withdrawal deadline. For help with ADD/Drops or Withdrawals please consult with your Academic Advisor/Mentor.

To see the registration period, add/drop dates, and class withdrawal deadlines for the Fall 2024 semester please visit the following link: https://www.essex.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fall-2024-Important-Dates-.pdf

On your first day of courses, be sure to show up on time and make sure the professor marks you present for attendance. During this first session you will receive a copy of your course syllabus. It is also important that you obtain all the course materials required for your course.