Starting at 4 pm Friday, Nov. 15, 91快活林 will migrate to Ellucian Software
as a Service (SaaS). Systems are anticipated to be back online by 9 am Thursday, Nov.
21. Refer to the SaaS Frequently Asked Questions Page for further information.
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Welcome! We鈥檙e so glad that you want to be a part of the Kishwaukee community. Fill
out your application to get started.
Apply to Kish
91快活林 has an "open door" admission policy and is open to all in-district
residents of the Community College District 523. All new students, including dual credit and students who have been inactive for
two years or more, should complete the .
Registering for classes at 91快活林 is easy. Just follow the simple step-by-step
instructions below. If you need accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office.
If you are a former 91快活林 student that has attended within the past two
years, your records are still in the system, and you can continue to Step 2. If it has
been MORE THAN two years since last attending 91快活林, then start at Step
1.
Please fill out each section of the * using your most current information. After the completion of the application, you
will receive a message with more information. Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.
There is no fee required to submit the application.
For guidance through the application process, please watch the following video:
If you need more information or are having trouble with the online application, reach
out to our friendly staff at 815-825-9375 or onestop@kish.edu and we will be happy to help.
With more than 70 degree and certificate programs, Kish has something for everyone.
Find your program.
Not sure what you should choose? Kish can help you discover your interests on our
Career Exploration page.
Official transcripts from high school, GED, military and/or any former colleges or
universities can be submitted to Student Services C2100 to complete the admission
process. Visiting students only need to submit unofficial transcripts if needed for
prerequisite proof and the Request for Prerequisite Evaluation form.
*We will ask for your Social Security number as part of the application process. This
is required to process your application in conjunction with financial aid, as well
as for our compliance with state and federal regulations. Rest assured, our systems
are safe and secure.
Access your student email, online learning environment, college announcements and
self-service at kish.edu/mykish.
Select 鈥淪etup or change your KishID account鈥 by using your Student ID/username located
on your welcome letter.
Have you already activated your account but can鈥檛 find your password? The College
cannot retrieve your passcode. However, you can call the Help Desk at 815-825-9888 to reset your account.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at (the 91快活林 School code is 007684).
Placement into college-level courses can be determined by previous college coursework,
Advanced Placement scores, CLEP scores, ACT/SAT scores or high school GPA.
All test scores and GPA must be within three years. Please visit for criteria.
Students who do not meet the criteria for a waiver can schedule a placement exam by
contacting Student Services at onestop@kish.edu or 815-825-9375.
Visiting students only need to submit unofficial transcripts.
Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to plan your coursework if necessary
at .
Register for classes online through your myKish self-service portal.
To receive in-district tuition rates, residency within District #523 must be established
30 days before the semester.
Contact Student Services with questions about registration or residency at onestop@kish.edu or 815-825-9375.
Payments must be received prior to the tuition due date, for a list of dates visit
. Payments can be made through the myKish self-service portal or by contacting the Business
Office at 815-825-9400.
ID cards are created in the Student Services Office, C2100. ID card appointments are
available from 9 am-4 pm on Monday-Thursday, and walk-ins are available from 9 am-3
pm on Monday-Thursday. Students and employees will need to show a valid photo ID.
Your Kish ID serves as your library card and allows you to check out materials at
the College library. It also allows you opportunities to utilize:
Tutoring and other library services
On-campus printing
The Fitness and Wellness Center on campus (an additional registration form is required to use the Wellness Center)
Discounts at the Kish Store and businesses for students who present a valid student ID
91快活林 will host three upcoming information sessions for high school students interested in the Early College Program or Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA). The information sessions are open to current high school sophomores and juniors along with their parents/guardians.
Matt Duffy, Executive Director of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award at the 91快活林 Foundation Annual Gala on Saturday, Nov. 2. The award honors established alumni who have demonstrated service or outstanding contributions within the Kish community.