Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
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We are so glad you want to join the Kishwaukee College community. Kishwaukee College has an open door admission policy and is open to all Community College District 523 residents. All new students, including dual credit students and students who have been inactive for two years or more, should complete the application.
Your Future is Calling.
Join the Kish community—your path forward starts with an application.
Apply NowIf you need accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office.
Choose your Area of Interest
Areas of Interest allow students to explore career and academic options before deciding on a specific major. These areas help reduce the time and cost required to complete a degree or certificate.
Next Steps
Now that you have applied, it is time to take the next steps. Set up your myKish account, complete placement testing, meet with an advisor and register for classes to get ready for your first semester.
Additional Resources
Send your official high school or college transcripts to Kishwaukee College. Transcripts help determine course placement and ensure you get credit for any previous college-level work. Submit official transcripts to transcripts@kish.edu.
- Kish determines placement based on previous college coursework, advanced placement scores, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores, ACT/SAT scores or high school grade-point average (GPA).
- All test scores and GPAs must be from the past three years. Visit edu/placement for the criteria.
- Students who do not meet the criteria for a waiver can schedule a placement exam by contacting Student Services at onestop@kish.edu or 815-825-9375.
Financial aid helps students pay for college through grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities.
College is an investment, and we are here to help. Explore financial aid, payment plans and scholarship opportunities to make your education more affordable.
Discover Kish is an on-campus event to help new students and their families feel confident and prepared before the semester begins. Explore campus, connect with support services, pick up your student ID and textbooks, and much more.
ID cards are created on a walk-in basis only in the Student Services Office, C2100. Walk-ins are available Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm. Students and employees must present a valid photo ID.
Your Kish ID serves as your library card and allows you to check out materials at the College library. It also allows you opportunities to utilize:
- Tutoring and other Library services
- On-campus printing
- The Wellness Center (an additional registration form is required to use the Wellness Center)
- Discounts at the Kish Store and businesses for students who present a valid student ID
Refer to the Kishwaukee College online catalog for questions regarding policies and procedures.
News & Events
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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