Next Steps for New and Transfer Students
You’re accepted. Now what?
Below you’ll find a checklist of information that will guide you through the enrollment process, and we’re here for you if you have any questions.
Accepted New and Transfer Student Checklist
View our “HOW TO” VIDEOS for info on how to do each of these steps
STEP DETAILS
Step 1
Create your student account with your Kirtland email
The acceptance letter you received in the postal mail includes your student ID, your Kirtland email address and details about documents you need to turn in.
Send an email to [email protected] if you need a copy of your letter.
Do not wait to create your account! Make sure to remember your password – you will need to login multiple times on multiple devices. Plan to check your KMail often. Kirtland will send important information about your student account and finances to your KMail.
Step 2
Request transcripts be sent directly to Kirtland
You must have your high school and college transcripts sent to Kirtland for evaluation prior to registering for your classes. Request that an official copy of your transcript(s) be sent directly to:
Office of Admissions
Kirtland Community College
4800 W 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Download the transcript request form for your high school transcript. A copy of this form is in your acceptance letter.
Step 3
Completing FAFSA is how you get grants, loans or work study
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). APPLY EARLY! It takes time to process.
Go to the how to apply for financial aid page for step-by-step instructions.
Kirtland’s Student Financial Services Department is always available to help. Call 989-275-5000, ext. 257 or email [email protected] for assistance.
Step 4
Orientation
Complete the virtual orientation OR attend in-person orientation
Here is a link to do the virtual orientation: https://www.kirtland.edu/orientation. It will take less than 20 minutes to complete and will make sure you have access to information that will answer all of your new student questions.
To attend in-person orientation sign up here: https://www.kirtland.edu/in-person-orientation.
Step 5
Proof of residency documentation
(only REQUIRED if you want to change your residency from out-of-district to in-district)
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. These documents can be emailed to [email protected].
Step 6
Do you have placement in order that will enable you to register for classes?
Kirtland wants to make sure we are able to match you with the course that is the best fit. In order to do that, we will need information from you. If we do not have one of the following, you may not be able to register for the courses you want/need.
1) SAT or ACT scores. (taken within the last five years)
2) Transcripts from other colleges that show credit for English and Math
3) Official high school transcript or GED transcript
If you have not done so already, please request to have one or more of these items sent to Kirtland. Electronic copies can be sent to [email protected] or mailed copies can be sent to:
Admissions Office
Kirtland Community College
4800 W 4 Mile Rd
Grayling, MI 49738