2020-2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG For the most current version, please visit www.kish.edu/catalog This catalog has been printed for internal use only. March 30, 2020 Kishwaukee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to: Michelle Rothmeyer, Vice President, Student Services, Kishwaukee College Title IX/ Section 504 Coordinator, 21193 Malta Rd., Malta, IL 60150, 815-825-2086 or at [email protected]. Individuals requiring accommodations to access and participate in the courses, programs, services, or events at Kishwaukee College should contact Disability Services at 815-825-2931 or e-mail [email protected]. Kishwaukee College • 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150 • 815-825-2086 • TTY: 815-825-9106 • www.kish.edu Student Services Kishwaukee College reserves the right to restrict students’ Open Door Policy admission to those courses in which their success seems Admission to Kishwaukee College is open to all in-district most probable as indicated by their high school record, residents of Community College District 523 who are high transcripts from other educational institutions attended, test school graduates or have the equivalent High School results, work experiences, and college counseling interviews. Equivalency (HSE) Certificate or non-graduates who will be 18 years of age or older during their first semester of Readmission enrollment. For age requirements to enroll in High School All students who intend to reenter after a two-year absence Equivalency (HSE) Certificate preparation courses and testing, must complete a new Student Information Form prior to contact the Adult Education office. advisement and registration. Degree or certificate seeking Admission is also open to out-of-district, out-of-state, and students must provide official transcripts from all colleges residents of foreign countries. However, there may be some or universities attended since their last enrollment at program restrictions, differential tuition charges, and/or Kishwaukee College prior to advisement and registration. special admission requirements. Kishwaukee College reserves the right to restrict students’ Admission to Health Technology Programs admission to those courses in which their success seems Students interested in admission to Kishwaukee College’s most probable as indicated by their high school record, health technology programs must meet other admissions transcripts from other educational institutions attended, test requirements in addition to those identified above. results, work experiences, and college counseling interviews. Those students who do not have an adequate background These programs are the EMS degree (A.A.S.), the Nursing to take the courses of their choice may have the opportunity degree (A.A.S.), the Radiologic Technology degree (A.A.S.), to take special courses to prepare them for more advanced Medical Assistant certificate, Therapeutic Massage certificate, course work. and Esthetics certificate. Interested students should contact the relevant health program department. Admission to Kishwaukee College does not guarantee enrollment in any specific program of instruction. Admission for High School Students and Students 16 Years of Age or Younger Admission Requirements Students under 18 must submit written approval from the Kishwaukee College has an “open door” admission policy and high school principal or counselor at the school where admission is open to all in district residents of the Community they have legal residence and from the student’s parent or College District 523 who meet the following criteria. legal guardian. High school students under age 16 may be 1. High school graduates or the equivalent High School considered for enrollment in credit classes with the joint Equivalency (HSE) Certificate or non-graduates who approval of the high school principal and the Registrar at will be 18 years of age or older during the first semester Kishwaukee College. Those students currently attending of enrollment. high school who wish to enroll at Kishwaukee College simultaneously in 100- or 200- level college courses will earn 2. High School students under 16 may be considered for credit toward Kishwaukee College degree requirements. enrollment in credit classes with joint approval of the High Students enrolled in high school are not eligible for federal School principal and the Registrar. and/or state financial aid. 3. Transfer students from other colleges. Only credits earned Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit opportunities are available from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted. through selected high schools. Dual Enrollment courses can No grade point average will be calculated on those credits. be taken during or after the high school day for college credit only. Dual Credit courses allow the student to earn credit Out-of-District Residents at both Kishwaukee College and the student’s high school. Admission is also open to out-of-district, out-of-state, and Consult high school counselors for details. residents of foreign countries; however, there may be some program restrictions, differential tuition charges, and/or special admission requirements. Kishwaukee College 2020-21 Academic Catalog 1 Citizens of Foreign Countries 5. All international students who are transferring from a College or University, within the United States, must Kishwaukee College is authorized under federal law to have the International Transfer to Kishwaukee College enroll non-immigrant alien students. All applicants who are form completed by the institution last attended. citizens of non-English speaking countries will be eligible for This form is required to be completed as a part of the admission to Kishwaukee College when they complete the enrollment procedure. following requirements: • You can mail a completed application, official 1. Complete and submit an online Student Information transcripts, language test scores, bank statement Form for admission to Kishwaukee College at and proof of support to: www.kish.edu/apply. A non-refundable $15 Kishwaukee College processing fee will be collected at registration. Student Services 2. Make arrangements to send or request official copies of 21193 Malta Rd. your academic records, both high school and college. Malta, IL 60150 Evaluations can be performed by one of the following 6. Once students receive their I-20 from Kishwaukee College, accredited organizations: ECE (www.ece.org), they must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com ACEI (www.acei-global.org) or WES (www.wes.org). prior to embassy appointment to obtain a student visa. 3. Applicants must provide proof of written and oral • To enter the country they must have a valid passport English competency by submitting official copies of and current I-20. scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Kishwaukee College requires a score of 500 7. The Student Information Form and all required on the paper version of the TOEFL (computer-based = materials must be completed and received in the 173; internet-based = 61). Alternative options for non- Student Services office by the following deadlines: English applicants for admissions would be the successful • Fall Semester (beginning in August) – June 15th completion of an intensive English training program at any of the following locations: Northern Illinois University, • Spring Semester (beginning in January) – ESL Center, phone: 815-753-4600, Internexus English November 15th Language Center, phone: 815-226-4114, ELS Language • Transfer students or F-1 Students already in the Center, phone: 708-488-5010. Applicants who attend United States have until July 1st or December 1st. one of these centers to gain English proficiency, upon Please allow 2-3 days for the Student Information Form to completion, must provide evidence of completion of be evaluated. Applicants will be contacted after the Student Level 109 or above to be considered for admission to Information Form has been evaluated. All documents Kishwaukee College. submitted to Kishwaukee College become property of the 4. In addition with the other required documents, all college and will not be returned to the student. applicants must submit an International Student Statement of Finances to demonstrate that they have Transferring to Kishwaukee College adequate financial resources to meet their educational from Another School expenses. Kishwaukee College requires that all F-1 visa status applicants submit evidence of adequate financial Acceptance of Transfer Credit support to cover costs of attendance for at least one full year of studies. This support may be provided through Students at Kish who have transfer credits from another any combination of personal or sponsored funds. institution and plan to enroll in a degree/certificate program should submit an official transcript. The official transcripts If supported by personal and/or family funds, submit can be sent electronically or submitted in a sealed envelope signed International Student Statement of Finances and from the transfer institution to the Student Services Office. original bank statement reflecting an available bank Official transcripts cannot be faxed or scanned. balance. Personal bank and sponsor letters should be signed or stamped by the sponsor/bank official and can Evaluations may take up to 1 week after submission of official be sent by mail, fax, or email. These documents cannot be transcripts. An email will