Returning Student

Enrollment Checklist

☐ Record Update

If you attended Kalamazoo Valley in the past two years, your account is still active. You will only need to submit a Personal Information Update form if you have moved or changed your name since last attending. Complete an application online if you have not attended in the past two years. This will update your information and reactivate your account. You must have your record updated before proceeding to the next step.

☐ 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. If you received aid before, be sure to log into My Valley to check your status and consult with an advisor.

☐ Orientation

To complete orientation, log into My Valley and in My Links select Student On Campus Orientation to schedule an appointment. 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. If you cannot attend in person, you may select Student Online Orientation. Then select Adult, Transfer and Returning Student Orientation from My Dashboard. In this short presentation, you will be introduced to the Kalamazoo Valley campuses and the services available to you.

☐ Transfer

To receive transfer credit toward a degree at Kalamazoo Valley, electronically send official transcripts to or forward official, unopened college transcripts for evaluation to Degree Auditor, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, PO Box 4070, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070.

☐ Consultation

If you need help selecting courses or a program of study, counselors are available to assist you. Contact the Student Service Center to schedule an appointment.

☐ Registration

Register for classes online in MyValley or by coming on campus during posted registration hours. Registration begins in March for summer, in April for fall, and 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.