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"Right away, I walked in on campus and was welcomed, and it felt like home. Just go for it."

Carrying On the Legacy

I started really getting into graphics design, that led me to EICC, and I realized I wanted to build something bigger."

Started at EICC

"Success doesn’t always look like what you think. The support I had at EICC – that made all the difference."

Starting Over, Rising Above

Many EICC students do not take out federal loans

They didn't need to. College should be accessible to everyone. We make it so. Enjoy an incredibly affordable, high-quality education. That is what makes EICC a smart investment.

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57%of EICC students took at least one online course in Academic Year 2022

You do have time. At EICC, take online courses according to your schedule, just as a majority of our students do. And you choose the pace. Take one course or take three. You find the time and we’ll fill it. We are an established leader in online education.

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98%of our Spring 2022 grads recommend EICC

Perhaps they were impressed by the services we offer: advising, tutoring, career prep, counseling, and scholarships. And the hearty welcome they felt as first-gens, veterans, recent high school grads, and adults. And the feedback they received from expert faculty and advisers: Yes, you can do this. We believe in you.

EICC does more than help you manage your education. We give you the support and resources to achieve your goals.

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Begin Transfer Degree

Explore transfer majors and options. Spend two years with us and save thousands.

Be Career Ready

Follow your passion. Get hands-on and build your skills. Land your dream job.

Take Classes Online

Study from anywhere. Set your own pace. Connect with supportive and accessible faculty.

Start in High School

Take classes and earn free college credits before you graduate. Save time and money.

Continue your Education

Expand your knowledge. Learn valuable skills. Advance your career.

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EICC, Industry Partners Launch Program to Train Next-Gen Process Technicians

For years, local manufacturers struggled to find skilled operators. Now, w...

From Helmet to Classroom: Real-World Innovation at EICC

Jim Lyon had a problem. His motorcycle helmet’s microphone mount had snapp...

Confidence at Work and Home: Dayana Vargas’ Story

Confidence means everything at work — and for Dayana Vargas, an advanced m...

Get Ready for Fall at EICC — Saturday Registration Event on August 16

We’re making it even easier for you to get set for the Fall 2025 semester.

Discover the Writer in You: EICC Offers Two New Fall Writing Classes

Phone System Update

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is currently in the process of converting ...

CNC Technician Training Supports Local Manufacturing Workforce

EICC is offering a CNC Entry-Level Technician course this fall to help mee...

Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2025 | Oct. 20

Private and public colleges, universities and technical schools will assem...

EICC Launches Regional Workforce Development and Training Survey

This effort is a key step in better understanding the real-time needs of l...

Blueprint for a Comeback

Christopher Bolin overcame addiction, rediscovered his purpose, and found ...

Jobie Lekwa and another student at student services

“I started my journey taking dual credit classes in high school, where I was then able to receive my AA degree one year after high school. It was such an amazing feeling!”

Jobie Lekwa, Graduate 2022

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