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May 14, 2024
Greetings Students,
My heart goes out to those who have been impacted by the devastating tornadoes on Tuesday. The aftermath of storms like this can be a time of learning as we consider and appreciate what is truly important to us in our lives. I wish for all of us a sense of calm after the storm.
For those who have been affected by the tornadoes, be aware that you can receive community assistance by calling the Gryphon Place emergency phone number 211. Students, our Kalamazoo Valley Community Foundation also has some emergency assistance available if you have been directly impacted. Contact anyone in Student Financial Services at finaid@kvcc.edu to learn more.
Despite this unforeseen challenge, I hope that your first week of classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College has increased your excitement about what you will learn with us this semester. Your instructors are prepared to assist you throughout the semester. Plus, the entire team of support specialists, including tutors, advisors and counselors are ready to help. The entire college is mobilized to help you be successful.
Whether you are enrolled for the first time, working diligently to complete your program or are a guest student, we are glad that you are here at Kalamazoo Valley.
Thank you for choosing our college for your summer semester studies. I wish you a happy season of growth and learning.
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Need Assistance? Student Services can Help!
Students who need assistance should contact one of the many student services departments listed here to schedule:
- Virtual appointments
- In-person appointments
Call or email for an appointment so that we can best serve you.
Upcoming Important Dates
- Last day for 100% refund for first 12-week classes is Tuesday, May 14.
- Last day for a 100% refund for first 14-week classes is Thursday, May 16.
You may drop or withdraw from classes using the self-service registration feature in MyValley. Watch our how to video to learn how this is accomplished. You may also drop classes in person in the Admissions, Registration and Records office (Room 9140, TTC) or at the Student Service Center in Anna Whitten Hall on the Arcadia Commons Campus. Discontinuing class attendance and/or notifying the instructor is not an official drop. You must complete the paperwork or use the self-service feature. If you fail to officially drop a course, registration is continued until the end of class and the grade earned is recorded on your transcript. Discontinuing course attendance is a very important decision. We invite you to discuss this decision with your instructor, Student Development Services, Student Financial Services, the Learning Center and other resources available to you.
Welcome to the Kalamazoo Valley Libraries!
T he Kalamazoo Valley Libraries answer questions of all kinds. Need help with research? Having trouble formatting a paper? Need a laptop or wi-fi hotspot? We can help you find the answers and resources you need. We have locations at Texas Township Campus and Anna Whitten Hall.
Borrow a Laptop, Wi-fi Hotspot or Calculator
Bring your Valley ID and borrow the technology that will help you succeed. All laptops have webcams and microphones, and access to Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Office and Respondus Lockdown Browser. Technology is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ask a Librarian
Have research questions? Need assistance using a database or citing sources? Just ask, and a librarian will assist you!
Study Spaces
Both the TTC and AWH libraries have quiet and scenic study spaces with computer and printer access. The TTC Library has study rooms available on a walk-in basis, and the lower level study room has a computer workstation with a webcam, so you can attend a Zoom class in the library.
New to Kalamazoo Valley? Get Your Valley ID Card Now
As a new student, you are required to get a Valley ID card. A Valley ID card is needed for many student services, parking validation, testing center, class roster and security verification, fitness center and door access at our downtown campuses. You can also get some great discounts with your student ID Card when used at participating restaurants, art organizations and businesses.
Getting your Valley ID card is easy:
- Upload your photo and required information at our Virtual ID station at the link on your MyValley page here (you'll need to log into your MyValley account). We will mail your ID card directly to your home.
- Come to the Student Service Desk at TTC ( 269-488-4100) or AWH (269-373-7800) to obtain your card by drop in or by appointment.
You must be registered for classes in order to obtain your Valley ID Card. Your ID will remain valid for every semester that you are enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley.
Apply Now for Michigan Reconnect
If you're 21 or older, you could qualify for free tuition through the Michigan Reconnect scholarship. The application process is simple and takes less than five minutes. Learn more at www.kvcc.edu/reconnect.
Electronic Textbooks and Courseware Available for Classes
Students, did you know you automatically get electronic versions of books and other course materials for your classes? It's called Ready Day One! The cost is charged to your tuition bill. E-books tend to be at least 50 percent cheaper than hardcover and paperback textbooks. Your instructor must have selected the option for the course and many do! Within 24 hours of registering for a class with the electronic materials option, the Bookstore sends an email indicating that you are enrolled in Ready Day One and that e-course materials will be available in your Canvas account on the first day of class. If you wish to opt out and remove the charge from your bill, either do it from your Canvas account, email the Bookstore at bookstore.kvcc.edu or call 269.488.4030; you must act within two weeks from the first day of class.
Bookstore Offers More than Textbooks
Summer classes have started! Do you have what you need? At the Texas Township Campus Bookstore, we have your books, yeah, but also pens, notebooks, calculators, laptops, laptop sleeves, study aides, backpacks, art and drafting supplies, and even candy and snacks starting at 10 cents! Note that the Bookstore will be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from now through Aug. 2. Shop in person or online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Online orders may be picked up at TTC or the Anna Whitten Hall Library at the Arcadia Commons Campus in downtown Kalamazoo, or mailed to any address you want. Shipping is $5.
 
Baseball and Softball Teams Wrap Up Conference Games
Let's thank the Cougars baseball and softball teams for their hard work this season that ended on May 4! The men placed second and the women fifth in the Western Conference of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. The baseball team ended with a league record of 17 - 8 and an overall record of 31 - 14 under Head Coach Steve Bennecke, qualifying them for the NJCAA Region 12 Division II Tournament. Keep up with the tournament scores at athletics.kvcc.edu. The softball team finished with a league record of 11 - 19 and an overall record of 15 - 25 under Lisa Karau, in her first year as head coach. The team will not be moving on to post-season tournament play.
Want to be a Writer? Visit Author Bonnie Jo Campbell Exhibit
Award-winning local author Bonnie Jo Campbell brings her history, as well as many personal items from her writing world, to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum in a mini-exhibit that showcases "What It Means to Be a Hometown Writer." The exhibit features photos, awards, souvenirs from her travels, personal items from her writing world and an extended video interview with Campbell, all to showcase her work and inspirations for writing. Be sure to check it out before it ends June 30! Admission is free to the exhibit and the museum.
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