It's never too early to start thinking about your college education. Did you know that Kish offers opportunities for you to get a jump start on college credits right now?
Through Kish’s high school student programs, you can graduate faster, prepare for regionally relevant careers and make connections with area employers before you graduate. Check out the exciting opportunities available to you at Kish!
For students who want to make the most of their time in high school, we offer the 2 Degrees in 3 Years program. You can earn both an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree in just three years after graduating high school by optimizing your coursework in your junior and senior years of high school. Kishwaukee College offers several different ways to do so. Whether it is through Dual Credit/KEC, Dual Enrollment, the Engineering-Math-Science Academy (EMSA), or transferring in credit through the Advanced Placement Exam, read more to find a good option for you!
Dual credit provides local high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit from Kish while in high school. Programs include KEC, Dual Enrollment, EMSA and dual credit classes at local high schools.
Kish's TRIO Upward Bound program works with students at DeKalb High School and provides
the support, motivation and academic preparation necessary to go to college. This
is a federally funded program.
If you’re in our district, we have personalized plans for students from your high school to transition into programs at Kish.
Kishwaukee College will host an open house for Career and Technology programs from 5-7 pm Wednesday, April 5, at Kish in the Caukin Building. The CTE Open House will allow prospective students to view Kish’s state-of-the-art labs and equipment and network with instructors and area employers.
Read MoreThe Kishwaukee College Foundation awarded $123,461 in program enhancement funds to Kishwaukee College departments for the 2022-2023 academic year. Funds support various needs, including educational support for instructors, new equipment, and testing services for students.
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