Earn an Associate in Arts degree from the comfort of home. Kishwaukee College offers online degree programs for out-of-state
students at the same tuition rate for in-district students.
Kish has been approved to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
(SARA) and offer distance education coursework to students residing outside of Illinois.
SARA institutions agree to abide by SARA’s standards regarding distance education
and the resolution of student complaints. SARA institutions report to the organization
the number of out-of-state students enrolled in distance education courses and complaints
filed by out-of-state students.
Online Learning
Kishwaukee College offers various resources for students taking online coursework
through our Brightspace by D2L platform. Check out our online learning success page to learn more.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Kishwaukee College academic programs are designed to prepare students to apply for
licensure or certification in Illinois. Completion of a Kishwaukee College program
may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in a state other
than Illinois.
Kishwaukee College is committed to providing an equitable system for resolving conflicts
between students and faculty or staff members. The College encourages students to
exhaust all possible complaint resolutions through the student complaint procedure. Students residing out-of-state can file a complaint with their appropriate state agency or the Illinois Community College Board.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.
