Deadline Extended to August 1!
The deadline to apply for Iowa's Last Dollar Program has been extended to August 1.
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Free Kick-start to College Class
Preparing to enroll in college often comes with a lot of questions, and in today's world there are added concerns. That's why Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is excited to offer a free online class to help you get a kick-start to college and prepare for your college journey.
EICC Leadership: Workplace Conflict to Collaboration
Conflicts happen. Even the best companies in the world have conflicts. In fact, it can be argued that conflict is a good thing for a company.
Virtual HiSET Graduation Ceremony
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) HiSET graduates will be celebrate virtually this year with a Facebook Live event on July 14, beginning at 6 p.m. The ceremony can be viewed on EICC's Facebook page.
EICC Announces Plans for Fall Classes
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has announced plans for its fall semester, including a return to face-to-face classes and other enhanced delivery options for students.
Get a Free Class or Laptop Computer
That’s right, enroll as a full-time student this Fall and get your choice of a free class or laptop computer.
Go to college tuition free! Deadline July 1
Iowa's state legislature just renewed funding for the Iowa Last Dollar program that PAYS YOUR TUITION in more than 20 career and trades programs.
Virtual visits available every week in July
Now is the perfect time for high school students, or those interested in exploring a new career, to make plans for the future. Whether it's a four- or two-year degree or short-term career training, they have much to choose from in deciding what fits best for them.
Emergency Grading Options for Spring 2020
For classes with end dates after March 13, EICC students will have the following grade options.
Free Virtual Reality Class for HIgh School Students
Students curious about what AVR is all about and interested in learning more now have the opportunity to participate in a four-week Survey of Augmented and Virtual Reality summer class.
Earn your State of Iowa coaching authorization
Iowa coaching authorization class begins June 16.
Become a Substitute Teacher
You don't need an education degree to become a K-12 substitute teacher.
Free short-term online classes from EICC's Continuing Education
From now through the end of June, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges' Continuing Education Department is offering a rare opportunity to enroll in 10 different online classes, absolutely free.
There's No Place Like Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Fall registration is now open. Links to info you need.
Campus Visits Go Virtual
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has developed Virtual Visits, providing students the opportunity to get answers to their questions from the comfort of their own homes.
EICC campuses begin re-opening May 26
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will begin a gradual re-opening of its Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community College campuses on May 26 to provide student services by appointment. This includes the three main campuses as well as Scott Community College's Blong Technology Center and West Davenport Center.
Summer Camps Go Virtual
Our popular summer camps are back in a streamlined, online, virtual format.
Gift cards, $$$ for Textbooks and even a Free Class!
Registered by June 15 for Summer or Fall classes and be entered to win gift cards to local restaurants, stores, Barnes and Nobles College Bookstore and a free class.
Not Everything is What It Seems, Sometimes It's Better!
Online classes have come a long way since the old days. Today's classes are popular with students of all ages and offered around the world.
Summer Classes
The college's online classes make it especially easy to fit them around your personal schedule. The first summer term of online classes begins May 26.
Fall registration for current students is underway. New student registration begins April 20!
We know life looks a little different right now, but you can still move forward with your college plans. Our services are available and we’re ready to help you get registered for the fall semester.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The college has created a page with information related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) that will be updated as necessary.
Student Resources and Assistance
Our staff are working remotely to assist you while our college buildings are closed. When possible, we encourage you to connect with us through email during this time.
Important Technology Information and Updates
Due to a system upgrade, there is a new login page to EICConnect. This may cause you difficulties in logging in.
Dental Assisting Week
March 1 - 7 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week across the United States. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is proud to be a part of the dental assistant world. Our Dental Assisting program at Scott Community College has been training students for decades.
Degree Plan for Adults Information Session April 15
For many adults, the idea going to college may seem overwhelming and even scary, but with EICC it is never too late to start something great.
March classes starting soon, there is still time to register
It's not too late to register for classes at EICC. A new session begins March 23 with an eight-week term ending in mid-May.
Campus Visit March 27
EICC invites students and families to its Monday, March 27 Campus Visit at Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges, including the SCC Urban Campus and Blong Technology Center. The event begins at 9 a.m. at each campus.
Watch Me Fly
“I hope somebody who hears the song sees an opportunity for themselves or someone they may know who needs help.”
On the Road with Theresa
Putnam-Genz’s typical week includes two days working in the Columbus Community School District in Columbus Junction, another pair of days with the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District, and finishing up with her Fridays at Muscatine Community College.
Iowa's Last Dollar
This fall the state of Iowa did something big. So big, in fact, it has affected more than 360 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) students and led to the distribution of more than half a million dollars in funding!
Community College unveils new transfer majors
Students will know which classes to take each step of the way as they move from their Associate Degree to the Bachelor Degree.
Vickers, a humble president
If you meet Karen Vickers you quickly learn how proud she is of Clinton Community College (CCC), its students, faculty and staff. She is always happy to share stories about them, their goals and their
Straight A's
This fall we got the report card to prove we are THE Community's College, a successful accreditation trifecta – straight A’s from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the Iowa Department of Education and the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).
It's a Party!
Or at least it ‘was’ a party! And a great one at that as nearly 200 people turned out for the America’s Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary celebration at Scott Community College’s (SCC) Culinary Arts Center.
Investing in the Future
EICC and Tyson have been collaborating for years to train employees, so when Tyson saw a need for new mechanical and hydraulic trainers the company stepped right in with a generous donation.
Big Apple and Beyond
Summer vacations are those precious weeks during the year where you can kick back, relax and…test soil samples for new antibiotics, hone your acting skills with Broadway stars, or dig into the nuances of the latest mechanical trainer…
Maquoketa’s 10th Anniversary
“Where everybody knows your name.” That slogan from a certain popular television show from the 80s and early 90s, is even more appropriate and fitting for Clinton Community College’s Maquoketa Center.
Nursing Labs Make Debut
Floors were ripped out, fresh paint applied, and life-like simulators installed over the summer at Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community College’s nursing labs – the extensive work all culminating in a grand debut this fall.
Emeritus 2019
Seven faculty and staff were recently recognized for their contributions with EICC’s Emeritus Award. The award was presented to retired and retiring individuals who exemplified service to students and the community during their years with the college.
Job-Driven Training
Take Kyle Long for example, after dropping out of high school, getting his GED and securing a full-time job, he thought his chance at post-secondary education had passed. However, when he started working as a machinist at SMS in Muscatine he was surprised to learn there was another way forward, apprenticeship.
Nahant Marsh 2019
Ask most people for one word to describe the Quad Cities this past year and “flood” will probably be at the top of the list. The QC experienced the longest lasting flood ever in 2019. But maybe there are some better words to describe the year like “volunteer,” “cooperation,” “support” and “community.”
MCC 1929 – 2019
In 1929 Muscatine Community College was born, the result of the work of mostly a half dozen people, five of them women. Women, by the way, had just won the right to vote in 1920.
Why Not? Life becomes simple question
Changing your mindset from self-doubt to self-belief can be a long, hard road. As recent Muscatine Community College (MCC) graduate Deana Dawson can attest, it’s a journey well worth the effort.
November Cooking Classes
Learn how to make delicious cheesecakes that are sure to be a party pleaser with EICC's cooking classes. There are seven classes being offered in November. Classes are hands-on, see below for location, date and time.
Verizon wireless is currently experiencing large outages in multiple states.
If you are a Verizon user and having difficulties contacting us by phone please send an email to helpdesk@eicc.edu
Registered Apprenticeship Fair November 14
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges in partnership with IowaWorks, is celebrating the U.S. Department of Labor's fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) with a Registered Apprenticeship Fair.
Second eight week classes starting soon, there is still time to register
The old model of waiting to begin classes only at the start of a semester is long over. Starting at that traditional time doesn't work for everyone. A new session begins October 21 with an eight-week term ending in mid-December.
Columbus Day Visit October 14
Columbus set sail on a voyage of discovery, exploring for new wealth more than 600 years ago. There's a more practical way of doing that today, earning a college education.
Get help filling out the FAFSA
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges can help you get the FAFSA process started at our upcoming FAFSA Assistance Nights October 15, 16 and 17.
Quad Cities College Fair October 14 at EICC Urban Campus
More than 50 colleges, universities and technical schools will be on hand. The event is free of charge and will be held October 14 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Urban Campus Open House November 7
Learn about all our programs and new financial aid options that can mean you pay little to no tuition.
EICC announces exciting new partnership at its new HAZMAT training location
EICC is excited to announce our new HAZMAT training grounds and classrooms will now host the Great Environmental Safety Trainers' (GreatEST) Institute.
IQCCP College Fair
More than 50 colleges and universities will assemble at the SCC Urban Campus in downtown Davenport on October 14 for the area's largest college fair.
Nursing Open Houses
We've blown out walls and renovated the nursing labs at all three of our Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community College campuses and now it's time to show them off.
Master Chef Classes
These classes are exclusively designed for Chefs wanting to learn or brush up on specific culinary skills. Students must be graduate chefs to enroll in these classes.
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines. Our toll free 888 and 800 are lines, as well as any phone beginning with the area code and prefix 563-441-#### are down. We are working to get them up and running as soon as possible.
Saturday Registration August 17
The new school year is just around the corner, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is making final preparations for the start of Fall classes on August 26. EICC includes Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges where registration is well underway.
A College that Cares
For the second semester Scott Community College (SCC) student, learning the ins and outs of the Medical Assistant profession has been the perfect path to a better future. It’s a future that’s recently been made even brighter with the help of new Urban Campus scholarships.
Timeless Tavern
“The tavern is timeless,” Clinton Community College History Professor Steve Barleen, PhD said. “If you walked into a puritan tavern or walked into a tavern today, there might not be any differences in terms of form and function.”