Transfer 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.

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.

Transfer Credits

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.

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 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.
• 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

To complete online orientation, log into MyValley. Your account information is provided in your acceptance letter. Go to My Links and select New 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.

Advising and Counseling

If you need help selecting courses or a program of study, advisors and counselors are available to assist you. To make an appointment, contact Student Development Services at 269.488.4040 .

Register

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.

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.