New Student Orientation

We are excited that you’ve chosen Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to start or continue your education. New Student Orientation is designed to help you become familiar with the many student services available at the College and to connect you with other new students, faculty, and staff.

Because an orientation is so vital to student success and starting strong, we encourage all degree-seeking students to complete either the Online New Student Orientation or attend one of the campus New Student Orientations before their first semester. Some students do both!

Participating in New Student Orientation prepares new ECTC students for success in their academic endeavors and provides an opportunity to learn more about the campus community.

The orientation explains many of the services offered to students and how to access when needed. Attending the campus orientation allows parents, guardians, and loved ones to participate in sessions to learn how to support new college students. Come on campus to learn how to fully enroll, register for classes, get your college ID, see campus for yourself, meet our faculty and staff, and interact with other students.

The High School Class of 2026 should opt for ECTC Launch on June 13 if possible. You’ll get everything offered in a traditional orientation plus career planning and networking activities designed especially for new high school grads.  

ECTC Launch

ECTC Launch is an orientation for the High School Class of 2026.

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

New Student Orientation  

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. 
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Online New Student Orientation

The orientation takes about 20-30 minutes and will help put you on the path to success.

Access the virtual orientation once you are admitted to the college.