January 2021 Letter to the Editor from Dr. Laurie Borowicz
Reflecting on the last five years. Dr. Borowicz examines Kish's past, present and future.
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Welcome to the Kishwaukee College Family!
Parent Information
Kishwaukee College is committed to serving our students and providing assistance for parents, guardians, and family members in an effort to support your student's success.
New students will be offered exciting opportunities in the areas of academics, athletics, clubs / organizations and more but may need to adjust to time management and transitioning to college-level work. We appreciate that you (as parents and family members) are there to provide support and encouragement throughout this process.
The College is dedicated to answering your questions, providing resources for your student’s success and helping your student pave the way to graduation. As your family experiences the college process, please continue to visit the parent webpage. Here, you will find information that will help you help your student stay connected and succeed at Kishwaukee College.
FAQs
We have streamlined the process to becoming a Kish student in 6 easy steps! Visit
our Get Started Page for detailed information on how to become a student.
Absolutely! Scholarships are financial awards in which students DO NOT have to pay back. A multitude of scholarships
are available through the Financial Aid and Foundation offices in addition to other
sources.
Kishwaukee College takes pride in providing a safe and secure atmosphere for students.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has an office on campus that is dedicated to
campus safety. Our Security webpage has the Annual Security Report, campus safety tips, and emergency resources.
Yes! The Financial Aid/Veteran’s Affairs Office will provide assistance and enrollment
certification for veterans who wish to use their military and G I Bill® benefits at
Kishwaukee College.
Tutoring Services provides individual tutoring assistance for a variety of subjects including the Math
Lab, Writing Lab, and Speech Lab. This service is free to all Kishwaukee College
students.
The Disability Services office on campus provides needs-based accommodations if the correct documentation
is provided. A few of the services provided in this area include extended test time,
note takers, test readers, etc.
Kishwaukee College is an open admission institution requiring placement testing to
determine a student's appropriate placement in college courses. Students must take
the placement test or submit ACT / SAT scores before enrolling in English or Math
courses or any courses with an English or math pre-requisite. Placement Testing can be scheduled by contacting Student Services at 815-825-9375.
First-time students are strongly encouraged to attend our online NSO prior to attending classes at Kishwaukee College. NSO is an excellent opportunity
for students to learn more about campus resources.
Tuition is charged by credit hour. Other expenses include processing fees, student activity
fees, textbooks, transportation, housing, meals, etc.
Each class at KC is offered for a certain number of credit hours. The amount of time
spent in lectures, laboratories, and/or field experience determines the exact number
of credit hours. In order to complete graduation requirements, a specific number of
credit hours must be met. In addition, students are encouraged to spend approximately
two hours studying outside of class for each credit hour enrolled.
Students must apply for financial aid every year using the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA becomes available October 1 each year for the upcoming
academic year. Visit the Financial Aid webpage, office or call at 815-825-9328 for more information.
It’s simple! The Bookstore on campus provides textbooks with competitive rates for students in addition to technology,
merchandise, school supplies, etc. Students have the option to rent, buy, and/or buy/sell
their textbooks.
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. If an absence is necessary, it
is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor and make arrangements to
complete any work that was missed. Each instructor will have their own attendance
policies including class participation policies outlined in the course syllabus.
General Education Requirements, sometimes referred to as “Gen Eds”, include foundational
coursework that every degree-seeking transfer student must complete regardless of
the transfer degree (A.A. or A.S.). The foundational knowledge these courses provide,
help to increase skills necessary to succeed in any academic program such as problem
solving, critical thinking, communication, etc. Refer to the academic catalog for more information.
To be considered a full-time student in the fall, spring or summer semesters, students
must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Students may need to be enrolled full-time
if they are participating in athletics, covered under their parent’s health insurance,
receiving scholarships, or to be considered for maximum financial aid awards.
Graduation requirements vary by academic program. Students intending to graduate MUST APPLY for graduation
through the Student Services office.
News & Events
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Kishwaukee College announces Fall 2020 Part-Time Student Honors List
Kishwaukee College is pleased to announce its Part-Time Student Honors List for Fall 2020. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have completed a minimum of 6 (but less than 12) semester hours of college-level courses at Kish with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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