Registration & Records

Admission to Kishwaukee College is based on an Open Door Policy, which means admission is open to all in-district residents of Community College District #523 who are high school graduates, or High School Equivalency (HSE) or non-graduates who will be 18 years or older during their first semester. Admission is also open to out-of-district, out-of-state and foreign country residents. See the Academic Catalog for additional restrictions and guidelines.

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If you are a former Kish student who has not attended within the past two years, you must reapply using the link below.

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Former students who have attended within the past two years do not need to reapply unless they wish to change their program or demographic information. If you have attended another college since taking classes at Kish, please send your official transcript to transcripts@kish.edu.

Kishwaukee College is committed to ensuring all learners know they are welcome and valued members of the College community. As such, we recognize that some students may choose to identify themselves using a preferred first name that differs from their legal name. The College will use a person’s preferred name wherever it is technically feasible. A preferred name is not required, and if it is not provided, a person’s legal name will be used. Display of a preferred first name is subject to approval by the Student Services office. Chosen names cannot be used for fraudulent or illegal purposes.

A preferred first name will be used in the following ways: 

• Student ID card 
• Brightspace, the College’s online learning environment 
• Class rosters 
• Self-Service portal 
• Email display name 

In some instances, a legal name must be used regardless of an individual’s preferred name. Examples of these include: 

• Official and unofficial transcripts
• Financial aid documents
• Enrollment and degree verifications
• Reporting to state and federal agencies
• Tax records
• Student billing

A preferred name and preferred pronouns can be entered when a student applies or at any time during their enrollment. To update this information, please email the Student Services office at onestop@kish.edu from your student email account.

Kishwaukee College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment and degree verifications. Verifications may include proof of enrollment for student loan deferments, employment, insurance, and scholarships. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at http://nscverifications.org.

Forms that require processing need to be returned to Student Services by mail, fax or email:

Kishwaukee College
Student Services
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL  60150
Fax: 815-825-2306
onestop@kish.edu 

• Change of Program Form — Career
• Change of Program Form — Transfer
• CAREER Agreement Request
• Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Registration Form
• Social Security Number W-9S

Students completing their program must complete a graduation application via the Graduation Overview area in their Self-Service portal. Graduation applications are due April 1 for the Spring semester, July 1 for the Summer semester, and November 1 for the Fall semester. Please visit Kish's Graduation Requirements webpage for more information about graduation requirements and the Spring and Fall commencement ceremonies.

Check our list of Important Dates and Deadlines.

Registration can be completed via the Student Planning area in your Self-Service portal. To view registration and drop dates, as well as the academic calendar, please visit the Important Dates & Deadlines webpage. 

How to plan and register for courses in Student Planning.

Official Transcripts cost $8 to email per copy and $10.55 to mail per copy.

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Kishwaukee College's financial or physical hardship withdrawal process is intended to limit debt owed by students who have to withdraw from the institution due to a significant financial or physical hardship and to assist those students if and when they choose to re-enroll. Types of hardships shall include but are not limited to:

• Serious injury or illness
• Chronic illness
• A medical issue of a family member in which the student has to become a part-time or full-time caretaker of that family member
• A mental health condition
• A significant cost of living increase
• A sudden or consistent lack of transportation
• The death of an immediate family member
• Military activation

A student may submit a Tuition and Hardship Appeal Form with supporting documentation to the Student Services Office, C2100, or email onestop@kish.edu. The submission of a Tuition and Hardship Appeal does not automatically result in a refund. All Hardship Appeals are reviewed on a monthly basis by an interdepartmental committee.

There is no appeal process for students who received financial aid and owe funds back. The U.S. Department of Education mandates a specific refund calculation if a student receives Pell, Direct Loans, and FSEOG financial aid and has withdrawn from and/or failed all coursework. Depending on the financial aid received, the student may be responsible for repaying some or all the aid back to the College if they withdraw, regardless of circumstances.

Students who owe a balance to the College and wish to return are eligible to take advantage of the Debt Relief program, which upon completion of their certificate or degree, will result in the cancellation of debt incurred prior to re-enrollment. Please make an appointment with your assigned advisor at www.kish.edu/advising, or email us at advising@kish.edu for more information.