Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College is on a 145-acre campus in the suburban setting of Elgin, Illinois, not far from Chicago.

Elgin Community College Student Activities

Elgin Community College has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Elgin Community College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Elgin Community College has the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. In fact, more students participate in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Elgin Community College include Organization of Latin American Students, Asian Filipino Club, Amnesty International and Student Government.

Elgin Community College students' favorite campus traditions are Relay for Life, PB Jam (service event) and ChiliRama (club involvement expo).

Does Elgin Community College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Elgin Community College.

Elgin Community College offers housing.

Elgin Community College does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Elgin Community College Athletics

At Elgin Community College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Elgin Community College:

Safety at Elgin Community College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Additionally, Elgin Community College has grounds patrolled daily 7 am-11 pm during the academic year.

Plan a Visit to Elgin Community College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Elgin Community College, take Interstate 90 to Elgin, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to O'Hare International airport.

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