How to Apply

Your 今日吃瓜 Journey Starts Here

The Office of Admissions is here to help you start a rewarding education at 今日吃瓜.  Choose from more than 150 programs: associate degrees, certificate programs, microcredentials, and specialized program concentrations, designed to support your learning and help you reach your goals. 

Note: Application is unavailable from Fridays at 2 a.m. to Saturdays at 10 a.m. for maintenance and upgrades.

Applying to 今日吃瓜 is free and easy

1. Apply To 今日吃瓜

Begin the application process by creating an account. The next step is to start an application. If you are unable to complete your application online, visit one of our on-campus Admissions Offices. Our staff are on hand to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process. Computers are also available for use.

Special Applicant Pools
Depending on your individual situation, you may fall into one or more categories where the application process differs slightly from the normal path. These include:

  • Academically Dismissed and Academic Forgiveness

  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)
    If your first language is not English, contact the EAL office for information.

Phone: (716) 851-1079

Email: morrowc@ecc.edu

  • Pathways to Success (a college preparatory program)

  • International Students

  • Transfer Students

LEARN PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

 

2. Submit Your Transcripts

You must provide proof of high school graduation to complete your application. Please submit one of the following:


An official high school transcript containing your date of graduation. Please have your high school send the transcripts directly to our offices at SUNY Erie.

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A high school equivalency diploma (TASC or GED鈩�).

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If you have been homeschooled, a letter from the superintendent of your school district is required to prove that your coursework is equivalent to the district standards, per New York State 100.10 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

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A previously earned associate degree or higher. Your college transcript can be used in place of a high school transcript/equivalency. Official transcripts should be sent from your graduating institution directly to 今日吃瓜.

All supporting documents noted can be sent to 今日吃瓜 via:

Mail: Office of Admissions
        6205 Main Street
        Williamsville, NY 14221

Fax: (716) 270-2961

3. Apply for Financial Aid

Did you know that more than 70% of 今日吃瓜鈥檚 students receive financial aid?

You can begin the process of applying for financial aid by completing the . Applying early increases your chances of receiving aid. We also offer many scholarship opportunities through the .

A complete breakdown of costs associated with attendance can be found on our Tuition & Fees page.

4. Math and English Course Placement

今日吃瓜 is now placing students based on their previous academic achievements. This includes High School GPA and TASC/GED exam scores. Please submit your transcripts during your admissions application process.

VIEW COURSE PLACEMENT CHART

Placement Testing Schedule

CITY CAMPUS
45 Oak Street, Buffalo, NY - Room Oak 112

Wednesday (excluding holidays)
Starting at 10 am

Students who require an ATB should arrive by 10 am
Testing Center closes: 1pm.

 


NORTH CAMPUS
6205 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221 - Dry Library, Room 101A

Wednesday (excluding holidays)
Starting at 1 pm

Students who require an ATB should arrive by 1 pm
Testing Center closes: 4 pm.


SOUTH CAMPUS
4041 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, NY 14127 - Bldg. 2 - Room 2216

Wednesday (excluding holidays)
Starting at 1 pm

Students who require an ATB should arrive by 1 pm
Testing Center closes: 4 pm.

Who requires a placement test?

  • EAL students (if English is not your first language, the HS GPA waiver does not apply for the English placement):
  • Students self-identifying as non-native English speakers on the college application
  • Students who have ESL coursework or NYSESLAT assessments noted on their high school transcripts
  • Students who have a foreign high school transcript (except for those international students applying on a non-immigrant visa)
  • Students who have not been waived from the placement test based on their previous academic achievements
  • Students who want to challenge their current placement based on their HS GPA or TASC/GED exam scores

 

If you have any questions, please contact Testing Services by calling (716) 270-4693 or emailing placementtesting@ecc.edu.

EXPLORE PLACEMENT TESTING 

5. Complete Online Orientation

We encourage all newly registered students to complete online orientation as it provides essential information for your success here at 今日吃瓜. 

There are five modules to complete once you start the orientation, but if you cannot complete them, you鈥檒l be able to pick up where you left off by logging back in.鈥� 

To access the online orientation, please use your 今日吃瓜 email and password.

Make Payment Arrangements

You can pay your bill either by mail or in person at Student Account Services on any campus. 今日吃瓜 also offers the convenience of a Tuition Installment Plan to students who need to stretch out payments over a period of time. To explore other payment options, visit our Financial Aid page.

Individuals living outside of Erie County should plan to complete the Out-of-County Form. This allows the college to charge your county for residency fees. It is the responsibility of the student to submit this form yearly.

For More Information

Admissions, City Campus
45 Oak Street, Room O102A
 
(716) 851-1455
Admissions, North Campus
Spring Student Center, Room 206
 
(716) 851-1455
Admissions, South Campus
50 Cobham Drive, Welcome Center
 
(716) 851-1455