A Photo ID is now required for all AR&R transactions.
Admission to Kishwaukee College courses and programs is based on an "Open Door" policy. Exceptions to the "Open Door" policy are foreign students on F-1 visas or applicants to the programs in Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Radiology, or Therapeutic Massage. These applicants should contact the department for specific admission application requirements and international students should contact the Admission Analyst for application requirements.
With the exception of those listed above, Kishwaukee College is open to all residents of District 523 who are high school graduates or who have earned a GED and to non-high school graduates who will be 18 years of age or older during the first semester of their enrollment. High school students age 16 or 17 must submit written approval from the high school principal or counselor at the school where they have legal residence. High school students under age 16 may be considered for enrollment in credit classes with the joint approval of the high school principal and the Director of Admissions, Registration, and Records at Kishwaukee College. Students are considered residents of the district if their legal residence is within the boundaries of District 523 for at least 30 days immediately prior to the start of the term for which they wish to register. However, students who have moved from an out-of-district or out-of-state residence to an in-district residence for reasons other than attending Kishwaukee College are exempt from the 30-day requirement.
For age requirements to enroll in GED preparation courses and testing, see the Adult Basic/Secondary Education section in this brochure.
Admission is also open to out-of-district, out-of-state, and foreign country residents. There may be some program restrictions, differential tuition and fees, or special admission requirements for these applicants.
Questions regarding residency, Cooperative Agreements with other community colleges, or “Chargebacks” to attend other community colleges should be directed to the Admissions, Registration, and Records Office, which makes the final determination of residency status.
A student who intends to enroll in courses leading to a degree or certificate must:
To qualify for enrollment in courses with prerequisites, to be eligible for certain financial aid, and to receive accurate academic counseling and advisement, it is imperative that the official transcripts be evaluated before a student registers. Students planning to enroll in mathematics classes at Kishwaukee College must submit high school transcripts prior to registration. Lack of a complete file may interfere with future registrations, receipt of financial aid funds, graduation, or athletic eligibility.
The Admission Form, official high school and college transcripts, ACT scores, and DD 214/295’s should be sent to:
Admissions, Registration, and Records