New Student

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.

Assessment

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

• SAT/ACT scores - Kalamazoo Valley accepts ACT scores and the new SAT scores from tests taken March 2016 or after.
• Placement Test - Testing is available on a walk-in basis at the Texas Township Campus, Room 2210, and the Arcadia Commons Campus in Anna Whitten Hall, Room 211. Call 269.488.4235 (TTC) or 269.373.7800 (ACC) for more information.

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.

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 New Student On Campus Orientations to sign up for in-person orientation.To complete online orientation click on Student Online 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.

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.

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.

Student ID

To request a Valley ID Card, upload your photograph and accompanying information. Your virtual ID Card will be loaded into our system following verification and your photograph will be linked to course rosters. Allow up to two weeks to receive your ID card in the mail. Returning students do not need to renew Kalamazoo Valley ID cards. Your Kalamazoo Valley ID card will remain active for as long you are enrolled at Valley.

You must be signed up for classes for the current semester and tuition must be paid before you receive your new ID. A Valley ID card is needed to use many student services, including parking validation and door access at our downtown campuses.

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