Admissions
Whether you want to transfer to a university or jump right into the workforce, KCC offers high quality options. Learn more about KCC's academic programs and classes by visiting the academic catalog or requesting more information.
Note: The Health Careers Requirements page has important information for prospective health careers students.
Start by Choosing Your Student Type Below:
Credit students are those who are taking classes that will count towards a degree or certificate program or who are looking to transfer classes on to a four-year college or university in the future.
Steps to Enroll
- Apply online with the student type of “I want to take college credit classes.”
- Submit any ACT/SAT/GED test scores to admissions@kcc.edu
- Submit official high school and previous college transcripts to KCC’s Office of Admissions and Registration. Note: Email copies of transcripts are considered unofficial.
- Take any required placement exam(s)
- Speak with an advisor to register for classes by contacting advising@kcc.edu or calling 815-802-8500
If you have attended KCC as a credit-seeking student within the last three years, you do not need to submit an application. Please call 815-802-8500 to speak with an academic advisor.
High school students 16 years of age and older can earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. It is called Dual Credit. There are several options to earn college credit while enrolled in high school, including enrollment in regularly scheduled college credit division classes at KCC. Additional opportunities are available at several local high schools. Credit awarded toward high school graduation is at the discretion of the student’s high school.
Visiting students take a class or two through KCC while being enrolled at another college or university.
Steps to Enroll
- Apply online with the student type of “I want to take college credit classes.”
- Submit a Visiting Student Registration Form and an academic advisor will contact you regarding class registration
Before enrolling, be sure to speak with your school’s academic advisor regarding which KCC classes will transfer. You may learn more about KCC’s academic programs and classes by visiting the academic catalog or requesting more information.
Undocumented refers to prospective students who were not born in the United States and do not have permission to reside in the United States via a visa or other federal documentation.
Steps to Enroll
- Apply online with the student type of “I want to take college credit classes”
- When asked to provide a social security number, leave blank
- Submit any ACT/SAT/GED test scores to admissions@kcc.edu.
- Submit official high school and previous college transcripts to KCC’s Office of Admissions and Registration. Note: Email copies of transcripts are considered unofficial.
- Take any required placement exam(s)
- Speak with an advisor to register for classes by contacting advising@kcc.edu or calling 815-802-8500
If you have attended KCC as a credit-seeking student within the last three years, you do not need to submit an application. Please call 815-802-8500 to speak with an academic advisor.
You may learn more about KCC’s academic programs and classes by visiting the academic catalog or requesting more information.
International students are students with an F-1 visa or are in progress to receive one. Other visa types may be eligible to study incidental to their status.
Steps to Enroll
- Apply online with the student type of “I am an international student and I want to take college credit classes.”
- Follow the additional application and verification steps found in the application portal.
For more information regarding KCC’s international admissions process, see the KCC International Admissions Packet.
International students with questions about their eligibility or the application process should contact: KCC Designated School Officials at dso@kcc.edu
Resources for International Students
- Travel.State.Gov - information about student visas
- Study in the States - free government resource for students which explains how to become an international student, regulations, and how to maintain visa status
KCC’s Adult Basic Education programs serve students looking to complete their GED, take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or improve their literacy skills for non-college credit.
Continuing education students take non-credit courses for personal enrichment or for professional training.
You should submit an admissions form at least 3 to 4 months before the semester when you want to attend. If an admissions form is not on file by that time, it may delay your enrollment and limit your course selection.
If you’re coming to KCC for the first time, complete the application.
KCC has an open enrollment policy, so everyone is accepted for general admission.
You are automatically accepted to the college after completing an admissions form. Health career programs have an additional, separate admission process. A letter of acceptance or denial will be sent from the associate dean of the health career division.
If you are not using previous test scores or previous college coursework for placement, you can take KCC’s placement tests. No appointment is required to take the exams. For information, visit the testing page.
High school students who have completed one or more AP exams must have their scores sent directly to KCC before credit can be evaluated and awarded. KCC accepts limited credit hours by exam, so please check with the Office of Admissions and Registration before taking multiple AP exams. Please review Advanced Placement (AP) for a listing of which exams KCC will accept credit for.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national credit-by-examination program which gives high school and college bound students of a wide range of ages the opportunity to earn college credit for what they already know, regardless of how that knowledge was acquired.
Currently, CLEP testing is not available through KCC, but KCC does accept certain CLEP exams as long as scores meet minimum requirements. Information on CLEP exams, testing sites, etc., can be found by going to the College Board website’s CLEP information page. Overall, KCC accepts limited credit hours by exam so please check with the Office of Admissions and Registration before taking multiple CLEP exams. Also, students must have their scores mailed from CLEP directly to KCC before credit can be evaluated and awarded. Please see College Level Examination Program (CLEP) for a listing of which exams KCC will accept credit for.
Tuition is charged based on residency (in-district, out-of-district or out-of-state). KCC requires you to confirm residency. Review information about residency.
You will receive an email with your credentials within 24 hours after you apply to KCC. My KCC (https://my.kcc.edu) allows you to register online, update your personal information, and view your student records.
Please visit the credit for prior learning page for information.
International Credentials:
If you have completed high school or college credit in a foreign country, are a prospective international student (abroad or currently in F-1 status) or a permanent resident planning on utilizing financial aid, please see international credentials for information about having your credentials evaluated.
Either the courses did not apply to your program of study at KCC or you did not attend a regionally accredited college or university.
Please see the Student Chosen Name Procedure for more information.
To request your GED or High School Equivalency transcript, call the IKAN Regional Office of Education at 815-937-2950. Transcript requests cannot be done over the phone. Official transcripts are released to students without regard to their owing a debt to the college. Below are the available options.
Online
Request a transcript through the National Student Clearinghouse. The website will walk you through the ordering process. There is a $5 fee per copy and you can pay with a debit or credit card. Emails from the National Student Clearinghouse will be sent to update you on your order.
Delivery options include:
- Electronic (sent usually within one hour)
- Mail (sent next business day)
- Hold for Pickup (ready by noon next business day in Student Affairs at KCC)
If you are choosing the electronic delivery method, please note:
- Electronic transcripts will expire after 30 days of receiving the link and password emails from the Clearinghouse. Be sure to open your electronic transcript upon receipt.
- Please verify that the school, organization or individual will accept electronic transcripts and is aware of the expiration. It is up to the school, organization or individual to accept electronic transcripts that are printed or emails that are forwarded to them as official; normally, they will be unofficial.
- If your school or organization does not belong to the Clearinghouse’s electronic exchange, you will need to provide an email address for that school or organization.
- Please enter the email address accurately. A new order will need to be placed if the email address was misspelled or the incorrect email address was entered. We cannot change the email address to resend the transcript.
In Person
Request a transcript at KCC’s registration desk. Bring a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID or KCC student ID). There is a $5 fee per copy.
If you would like someone else to pick up your transcript on your behalf, please send an email from your student KCC email address to the person or hand write and sign a paper. Please include the person’s full name and how many transcripts.
Note: The electronic delivery method is not available when requesting in person.
By Mail
You may mail transcript requests along with payment to:
Kankakee Community College
Enrollment Services
100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
Note: We will not be able to send the transcript electronically through this form of request.
Transcript Requests from a Third Party
Colleges, universities and other organizations can request a student’s transcript on his or her behalf. Please send us your release form. There is a $5 fee per copy.
These requests can be sent to KCC by:
Email: transcripts@kcc.edu
Fax: 815-802-8521
Mail:
Kankakee Community College
Enrollment Services
100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
Note:
- If emailing or faxing the request, please include credit/debit card information so our Accounting department can process your payment.
- Faxed transcripts will be unofficial.
- We cannot send the official transcript electronically through this form of request.
For more information, contact KCC’s Enrollment Services Department at transcripts@kcc.edu or call 815-802-8527.
Admissions forms
- Change of Schedule
- Temporary transfer form
- Tuition refund/Late withdrawal request - See Cancellations, Withdrawals and Refunds
Online forms
International Transcripts
Foreign College Courses:
If you are pursuing a degree or would like to receive college credit for college courses completed in a foreign country, please carefully review the information on this page. Courses you took at another college or university that pertain to your program of study may count toward your degree. To determine if these courses are eligible, submit a transcript evaluation request to KCC’s Admissions and Registration Office in addition to a course-by-course evaluation.
Foreign High School Courses:
If you are a prospective international student (abroad or currently in F-1 status) or a permanent resident planning on utilizing financial aid: submit your foreign secondary school credentials/transcripts in a sealed envelope from the originating institution/high school, certified English translations, and an official evaluation to KCC’s Office of Admission and Registration. Equivalency to a U.S. high school education must be noted on the evaluation. GPA is not required.
If you are a prospective international student (abroad or currently in F-1 status), please visit Admissions - international student for more information and contact dso@kcc.edu if you have questions/concerns.
Important Notes
KCC will only accept evaluations from agencies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) for out-of-country institutions. A list of evaluation agencies KCC is familiar with is on this page.
- It is recommended that you request an evaluation of your transcripts by an evaluation agency prior to registering for courses at KCC. Registering prior to the completion of the official evaluation may have financial aid and course implications.
- Completing an evaluation does not guarantee transfer of college credit to Kankakee Community College.
- Official evaluation reports may be mailed from the agency to KCC with attention to Admissions & Registration or emailed directly to snelson@kcc.edu.
Evaluation Agencies
KCC is familiar with the following evaluation agencies:
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
PO Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Phone: 414-289-3400
Fax: 414-289-3411
eval@ece.org
World Education Services, Inc.
PO Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-739-6100
info@wes.org
Educational Perspectives
US Mail:
PO Box 618056
Chicago, IL 60661-8056
Courier (DHL, FedEx, etc.):
134 N. LaSalle St.,
Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-421-9300
Fax: 312-421-9353
email: info@edperspective.org
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