Whatever your interests, you’ll be sure to find other students who share in them at
Kish. Our student clubs and organizations focus on topics like shared fields of study, service and volunteerism, social consciousness,
the arts, hobbies, games and more. Or if there is a special interest you would like
to pursue not on the list, you can start a club or organization of your own!
Kishwaukee hosts many fun and interesting events throughout the year. If you want
to be a team player, check out our athletics program. Our Kishwaukee College Kougars strive for excellence together through a wide array
of NJCAA sanctioned sports.
With all these great options, you will never be bored at Kish!
Student Trustee Election
Want to represent your peers as the voice of the Kishwaukee College student body?
The Student Trustee represents Kishwaukee students on the College’s Board of Trustees.
The Illinois Community College Act provides that each Illinois Community College shall
elect one student to the Board for a one-year term. The Student Trustee attends board
meetings each month and has an advisory vote on all action items. The vote for the
Student Trustee position takes place every April during Student Government Elections.
The elected representative will report to their first meeting in May.
Interested in running for office?Review the posted application to learn more or to apply for the position.
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.