Transfer

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Admissions
A student wishing to enroll at East Central Community College that has attended one or more other colleges will fit one of the classifications described below:

I.    If the student was previously enrolled in credit courses at ECCC in the past, the student is a candidate for Re-Admission. Please click to our Re-Admissions page.

II.    If the student has never been previously enrolled at ECCC, one of the following three cases will apply:

1.    The student intends to pursue a degree program at ECCC.   The student is a Transfer candidate.
2.    The student is over 21 years of age and does not intend to pursue a degree program at ECCC. The student is a Non-Degree Seeking candidate.
3.    The student only intends to enroll for courses in a Summer term, then return in the Fall to the same institution of higher learning where the student was enrolled in the immediately preceding Spring. The student is a Transient candidate.   If the student wishes to remain at EC for the subsequent Fall or Spring term - that student must then complete the regular admissions process.

Transfer Admissions Requirements

Application for Admission
* Official ACT or COMPASS scores (contact Ms. Mary Boulton re: COMPASS placement)
Official College transcript(s) from all colleges attended

* If a Transfer candidate has taken English Composition I and College Algebra and earned a minimum of a 'C' in both courses, that student will not be required to submit official ACT or Compass scores for general admissions to East Central Community College.

Non-Degree Seeking Admissions Requirements

Application for Admission
Possible proof of date of birth (must be greater than 21 years of age)
Possible proof of pre-requisite(s) for desired course(s), such as unofficial transcripts, official transcripts, or letter of standing from previous college. This is handled on a case-by-case
basis.
Depending on the desired course(s), ACT or placement scores may be required.

Important note on Non-Degree Seeking candidacy: Non-Degree Seeking students are limited to 14 total credit hours at ECCC. Beyond that, these students must go through the full admissions
process.

Transient Admissions Requirements

Application for Admission
Letter of Good standing from the Registar of the institution where regularly enrolled and pertaining to the course(s) enrollments desired at ECCC.

If the applicant prefers not to apply online, a manual application may be mailed to: East Central Community College, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327

East Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability in its educational programs and activities, employment practices, or admissions processes. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of East Central Community College: Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, ADEA, and Title IX is coordinated by Dr. Teresa Houston, Vice President for Instruction, Walter Arno Vincent Administration Building, Room 171, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6202, Fax: 601-635-4011, thouston@eccc.edu. Inquiries regarding compliance with Section 504 and ADA is coordinated by Dr. Randall Lee, Vice President of Student Services, Eddie M. Smith Student Union, Room 201, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6375, Fax: 601-635-3247, rlee@eccc.edu.