To become a student at Kirtland, you must do each of the following steps:
*** If you have already submitted an application for admission, please do not reapply. If you need to change your address, major or register for classes, please contact Admissions. ***
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Submit a complete KCC application to the Office of Admissions.
Provide Proof of Residency
All students are required to provide proof of residency of their current legal address. Residency proof must have student’s name on it and be submitted to the Admissions Office, before they can register for classes.
Acceptable proof includes: driver's license, verifiable rent receipts (if rent receipts are not available, a notarized letter from the landlord will be accepted), a dated lease agreement, voter's registration card, place of residence property tax receipt, or Secretary of State identification card. Verifiable rent receipts must contain all the following information: the address of the property being rented; the date of payment; signature, address and phone number of the landlord.
Letter of Acceptance
The Office of Admissions will send you a letter of acceptance within ten business days. The letter will contain necessary information including your student ID number and your password for the myKirtland website.
Fulfill Prerequisites
Non Degree Seeking Students can register for any class at KCC as long as the student meets the prerequisite for the course. Please be prepared to take a placement test or provide college transcripts for a class that has a prerequisite. Questions can be directed to (989) 275-5000, ext. 280.
Register for Classes
Registration for classes is held several times a year, please visit our registration dates page to dates/times.
Register for classes online through myKirtland.
A student who wants to attend a course regularly but does not wish to receive a grade or credit may register to audit the course. Students who audit a course will be required to officially register and pay all tuition and fees, and must indicate that they are auditing the class on the registration form. A change from audit to credit or credit to audit may only be made with the approval of the instructor of the course prior to the census date of the semester. Please contact the Records/Registration office at (989) 275-5000, ext. 251 if you have any questions.
Pay for classes
Please visit our payment due dates and options page for more information. Please note - you must make payment by the due date or you will be dropped from your classes.
Purchase Books
Visit the KCC Bookstore, located in the student center, to buy books for your classes, along with KCC apparel and gifts. You can also visit the online eBookstore to view the books required for your course.
Go To Class and Get Involved
- Be sure to check myKirtland to view your schedule and verify the times and locations of your classes.
- Use the Interactive Campus Maps to locate the buildings your classes are in.
- Visit Tutoring and Student Success to see the resources that are available to you.
- The KCC library is a great place to study and find resources to help with your studies.
Student ID Card
Pick up your student ID card in the Careers in Emergency Services office in the lower level of the Administration building. Student ID cards are issued at your request after the semester begins. Remember to bring a picture ID with you to pick up your student ID card and start using it to get discounts at local retailers!
