Set-Up Instructions for MyApplication Account

The following steps will help you set up your MyApplication account with Elgin Community College.

New Students

If you are a returning student, please follow the Returning Students instructions below.

1. When first creating an application for admission, you’ll be asked to login:
   
2. If you already have an account, please enter your username (the email address used to create your account) and password. If you're a new user, click the “Need an account?” link located at the bottom right of the “Log in” button.
3. After clicking the link, you’ll be prompted for the information necessary to create an account:
   
4. Enter your first name, last name, personal email, and the password you wish to use for the account. Passwords need to be at least eight characters long and contain at least one alphabetic (a-z. A-Z) and one numeric (0-9) character. Make sure to remember the email and password you use to create your account—you’ll need them to log in later.
5. Click “Sign Up” to continue. You’ll receive a welcome email and will be taken to the My Applications page. The welcome email has a link to My Admissions and a reminder of your username. 
   

Returning Students

1. As a returning user, you’ll be asked to  login with the username (the email you used to create the account) and password you originally used to create your account.
   
2. Click “Log in.” If you’ve forgotten your password, click on the “Forgot your password?” link and follow the prompts.
3. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll be taken to My Applications:
   
4. Either click on the tile that applies to you to start an application, or click on “Applications” and select “My Applications” to view applications currently in progress:
   
5. A list of application(s) is displayed. Click on “APP-XXXXXX” to view that application.
   

Forgot Your Password

Forgot your password? It only takes a few steps to reset it.

1. If you’ve forgotten or need to change your password, click on the “Forgot your password?” link to the bottom left of the “Log in” button: 
   
2. You’ll receive a screen asking for your username (the email address you used when you created the account):
   
3. Enter your username and click “Reset Password.” You’ll receive a screen directing you to your email. You will receive an email with a link that will enable you to change your password.