Get a jump start on your future while in high school.
Dual credit is an opportunity for high school students to enroll in college courses during their junior and senior year of high school. The credits earned are applied to both high school graduation requirements and a college degree or certificate at Kishwaukee College.
Complete each section of the Kishwaukee College application.
Kishwaukee College Application
On the form, choose:
Provide your personal (not high school) email address. Upon completion, you will receive an email and a letter in the mail detailing your next steps. Please allow 2-3 business days for processing. There is no fee to submit the Student Information Form.
The following video will help guide you through the application process.
Students must meet the necessary prerequisites to enroll in college courses. Prerequisites may be met by your high school grade point average (GPA), standardized testing scores (ACT/SAT/PSAT), or placement testing. To learn more about placement, visit www.kish.edu/placement.
Your high school counselor will provide you with a Kishwaukee College Dual Credit Registration Form. You will submit the form to your counselor.
Gain access to all things Kish through myKish. Your myKish account provides access to your student email, online learning environment, College announcements and self-service. Follow the login instructions and then click “Setup or change your KishID account” to gain portal access by using your Student ID/username located on your welcome letter. For upcoming semester dates, visit www.kish.edu/importantdates.
There are four different payment options for Dual Credit courses.
Mail checks to: Kishwaukee College Business Office 21193 Malta Rd Malta, IL 60150.
Call the Business Office at 815-825-9400.
Visit the Business Office, Student Center C2140. For hours visit www.kish.edu/contactus
*If paying by credit card a 3% processing fee will be added. There are no additional fees for cash, check, or electronic check (ACH).
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