New Student

Enrollment Checklist

☐ Admission

Complete an application online. Be sure to identify your program of interest or select undecided if you are unsure at this time. You will receive an acceptance letter within one week.

☐ Financial Aid

If you are pursuing a degree or certificate and plan to apply for financial aid, it is important that you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov as soon as possible to start the financial aid process for the appropriate award year. Kalamazoo Valley’s federal school code is 006949. Financial aid options include grants, scholarships, work opportunities and loans for qualified students.

☐ Assessment

Course prerequisites are enforced at Kalamazoo Valley which requires assessment of your placement level prior to registering for classes. There are three ways you can satisfy this requirement:

• SAT/ACT scores - Kalamazoo Valley accepts ACT scores and the SAT scores from tests taken March 2016 or after. Submit your scores to Student Success Services.
• Placement Test - complete the free placement test given on a walk-in basis in our Testing Centers.
• College Courses - have completed a college level English and/or math class at another institution with a grade of 2.0/C or better, or have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher as identified on the Kalamazoo Valley application.

☐ Orientation

Attending in-person orientation is mandatory for all new students. At orientation, you will be introduced to the Kalamazoo Valley campus and the services available to you. Advisors and Counselors will help you select and register for classes online. Log into My Valley and in My Links select Student On Campus Orientation to schedule your appointment.

☐ Registration

Register for classes online in MyValley or by coming on campus during posted registration hours. Registration begins in March for summer, April for fall, October for winter and continues through the start of classes.

☐ Payment

Tuition bills are available online in MyValley. Pay for your classes online, on campus, or by mail during deferred payment periods. Payment plan options are available. If you have applied for financial aid or a third-party is paying, check your account to make sure your payment is in place and pay any remaining balance by the deadline.

☐ Student ID

Stop by or schedule an appointment to pick up your ID at the Student Service Center. You will need to present a photo ID to verify your identity. You may also request a Valley ID in the My Valley portal and receive it in the mail. A card is needed to use many services and is required at the Arcadia Commons Campus for parking validation and door access.