College Life

Welcome to Essex County College!

Essex County College requires all first-year incoming students to complete NSO, a mandatory two-hour program, presented by multiple offices and departments on campus. NSO is an opportunity for students to become engaged with the college community and gain the knowledge necessary for a successful first-year experience.

The overall goal of NSO is to provide students with a sense of belonging and connection to the campus community. We also want to provide students with the tools to become responsible learners, develop support networks, and ease students’ transition to Essex County College Life.

During NSO, students will formally be welcomed to Essex, engage in teambuilding activities with other incoming students, and have the opportunity to learn more about extracurricular activities offered through the Student Life & Activities Office. Students will also be provided with more information about important Essex policies and procedures. Students will also be introduced to campus resources such as: The Office of Student Development & Counseling and Career Services, the Office of Student Care Services, the Learning Center, Mentor/Advisors, E.O.F., Financial Aid, Information Commons, and Athletics. Welcome to our college!!!

– Jamil Graham, Director of Student Life & Activities

Important information for students entering for the Fall 2024 semester

New Student Orientation (NSO) is an important first steps in your journey at Essex. The overall goal of NSO is to provide students with a sense of belonging and connection to the campus community with a fun interactive program. The first year of college can be overwhelming, but during NSO, you learn about all of the resources available to help you succeed.

All incoming students must complete the New Student Orientation. 

You may register for New Student Orientation by scanning the QR Code or clicking the link below to register.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please make sure you have completed all of the steps in your New Student Orientation Student Checklist:

Every journey begins somewhere. Yours begins here. ECC has an open-admissions policy for students at least 18 years old. But every student is different. Find out what you need to apply, and which kinds of unique programs you might be eligible for here.

As a part of the admissions process you may be required to take the Accuplacer Placement Test. ECC offers Placement Test Waivers as an alternative to the Accuplacer Placement Test.

If a placement test is required, students can make an appointment at www.registerblast.com/essex/exam/list

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. You can find a complete listing of Mentors/Advisors below.

Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
Johnathan Fuentes
(973) 877-3522
[email protected] 

Jennifer Maria-Hernandez
(973) 877-1945
[email protected] 

Business
Shawn Yearwood
(973) 877-3326
[email protected] 

West Essex Campus
Ehsan Alizadeh
(973) 877-1920
[email protected]

Humanities & Bilingual Studies
Wed Hernandez
[email protected] 

Hector Rivera
(973) 877-3136
[email protected]


Math, Engineering Technology, Computer Sciences
Leroy John
[email protected]

Social Sciences
Baldelit Nunez
[email protected] 

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.