Students working in Commons

New Student

If this is your first time in any college, you’ve picked the right place! Kalamazoo Valley offers associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and certificate programs in 50 more. You’ll find a number of support services, including advising and counseling, tutoring and life resources to make your transition to college an easy one.

Admission

Complete a free 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.

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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) as soon as possible to start the financial aid process for the appropriate award year. Kalamazoo Valley’s federal school code is 006949.

Apply for FAFSA

New Student Orientation

Attending orientation is mandatory for all new students. At orientation, you will be introduced to the Kalamazoo Valley campus and the services available to you. Currently, orientation is being offered both in person and online. In-person orientation is highly recommended and includes an individual advising/counseling session and registration lab. To sign up for in-person orientation, take the user name and password you received in your acceptance letter and log in to MyValley. Go to My Links and scroll down to New Student On Campus Orientations to sign up for in-person orientation. To complete online orientation click on Student Online Orientation.

Sign up for Orientation

Advising and Counseling

Make an appointment to meet with an advisor or counselor if you completed online orientation or if you still need assistance after attending in-person New Student Orientation. They will help you with your first semester of classes. To make an appointment, contact Student Development Services at 269.488.4040 or schedule online below.

Schedule Appointment

Register

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.

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Tuition

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.

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Student ID

You must be registered for classes and present a photo ID to obtain your Valley ID. Visit the Texas Township Campus Service Desk, Culinary Allied Health Building or Anna Whitten Hall to pick it up in person. Alternatively, request it the the MyValley portal to receive it by mail. The ID card is needed for services and required at Arcadia Commons Campus for parking validation and door access.

Note: During campus closure, or for our Online Business program, Valley ID cards will be sent to students via mail.

Request your Valley ID card