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Winter Registration Now Open

Register Now for Fall Semester

Deadline to Petition to Graduate is Oct. 31 

Kalamazoo Valley Mascot Scholarship Application Now Open

Enjoy Snacks, Giveaways and Prizes at Winter Registration Blitz

Get Expert Help with your FAFSA at Oct. 22 Not So Scary FAFSA Night Event

Donate Blood While on Campus at Oct. 24 Blood Drive

Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review by the CODA

Planning to Transfer? Learn More About Our Michigan Transfer Agreement

Connect with Transfer Colleges and Universities at Fall 2025 Transfer Tuesdays

Poet Marcel Fable Price to Visit Kalamazoo Valley as a part of Valley's Visiting Writers Series

Enjoy Eight Home Volleyball Matches at Valley this Fall

Bronco Bound Events Return this Fall

Kalamazoo Valley to Launch Early Childhood Education Program in Fall 2026

Fast-Track Your Degree with Credit for Prior Learning

New Online Program at Kalamazoo Valley Expands Access to Aspiring Brewers Nationwide

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Monday, October 20

1:00 pm Valley Future Educators' Club

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Are you someone considering a future in education? Join students and faculty mentors at our monthly meeting. Come visit with other future educators, share teaching ideas, learn about important topics affecting students and our future profession, eat snacks and hang-out with other positive, forward-thinking students! Join us from 1-2 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus in Room 4540. For more information, contact Club Advisor Cheryl Almeda at calmeda@kvcc.edu.

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Tuesday, October 21

12:00 am Fall 2025 First Half-Semester Classes End

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12:00 pm KV Allies: Building Awareness

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Join us for a discussion about the variety of sexual and gender identities and best practices for greater student and staff support. Registration is encouraged by Oct. 14, but walk-ins are welcome. Join us at the Texas Township Campus in Room 4380 from noon to 2 p.m. Clickhereto RSVP.

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5:00 pm Nursing Application Workshop

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Did you know that Winter 2026 nursing program applications open Oct. 15? 🩺 The deadline to apply is Oct. 31. ⏱️ Do you need some help preparing your application? Join us via Zoom to get prepared. During the event you can:

  • Get a holistic application overview
  • Learn to format your application responses
  • Learn about how your points are calculated
  • And network with community
Click here to join the workshop. Questions? Email Academic and Career Pathway AdvisorsTyler RoemerandJulianne Pankow.

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5:00 pm Taps on Tuesday

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Join us for Taps on Tuesday from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building in downtown Kalamazoo. The happy hour-style event is hosted by our culinary and brewing students and staff. Enjoy student crafted beer and food pairings as well as appetizers and wine. To join the fun, simply walk-in, no reservations required.

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Wednesday, October 22

12:00 am Fall 2025 Second Half-Semester Classes Begin

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10:00 am Bronco Bound

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Are you interested in transferring to Western Michigan University after goal completion at Kalamazoo Valley? Admissions representatives from WMU will be at the Texas Township Campus to answer your questions and to assist you with the transfer application process. No appointment necessary!Whether you already know Western Michigan University is your choice, or you are still exploring all of your options, Bronco Bound is for you!Come connect with WMU advisors and admissions representatives to get all of your questions answered. Join us in the Cougar Cafe anytime from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, contact Recruitment and Outreach CoordinatorMary Cox.

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2:00 pm Fall 2025 FAFSA Night

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Completing your Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) gives you access to lots of different types of financial aid. Have questions? We're here to help! Join us for an evening focused on how to pay for college and completing the FAFSA. Learn about financial aid options, scholarships, grants and loans. Participants can also get step-by-step help filling out the FAFSA. Financial aid experts will be available to answer questions and provide personalized assistance. Join us at our Texas Township Campus in Room 4240 anytime from 2 - 7 p.m. Pizza served! Click here to RSVP.

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Thursday, October 23

2:00 pm Valley Food Share Distribution

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Valley Food Share is an initiative designed to meet the immediate food needs of Kalamazoo Valley students. Through the program, currently enrolled students can pick up a bag, or a share which includes food grown locally and sourced through our own Food Innovation Center as well as non-perishable items from Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. For more information, visitkvcc.edu/foodshare.

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Friday, October 24

10:00 am American Red Cross and PTK Blood Drive

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Did you know that one blood donation could save up to three lives? Save a life and sign up for our Oct. 24 blood drive at the Texas Township Campus from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Incremental appointments will be available throughout the day though walk-in appointments are welcome.

The event is in collaboration with the American Red Cross and Kalamazoo Valley's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges.

Clickhereto see appointment times and to sign up.

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2:00 pm Music Club Meeting

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Are you looking for a great musical escape with people to relate? Join the Music Club, where we explore the world of music and all it has to offer! We'll be meeting at the Texas Township Campus from 2 - 4 p.m. Fridays this fall. Note the meeting locations for each meeting date below:

  • We will be meeting in TTC Room 4240 on Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12.
  • We will be meeting in TTC Room 7120 on Oct. 3, Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5.
Questions? Email Music Club Co-Presidents Audrey MattsonandBryce McGruder.

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Saturday, October 25

10:00 am Recycling Event

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Kalamazoo Valley Community College will be hosting a recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus parking lot. EPS foam (commonly known as Styrofoam) will be accepted as well as electronics through a partnership with Green Earth Electronics Recycling. Television recycling is $20 and the fee for display monitors and Freon units is $10. The event is open to both the public and the college community, and there is no limit to the amount of material that can be recycled. For more information or questions about the event, contact Kalamazoo Valley Facilities Services at 269.488.4540.

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