Registering and Dropping Courses
Registering for a Class
Admitted students enroll in courses by registering on the web or in person. If a student has not been admitted, they should complete an application to the college. Returning students who have not enrolled during the last two years are asked to submit a new application.
All students enrolling at KVCC must have placement test scores on file, or have successfully completed college level English and math classes, in order to meet the minimum college level placement requirements enforced for most classes. Counselors are available to help students select their courses.
Degree seeking students attending college for the first time must participate in an orientation session. Please reference the New Student Orientation web page to find out the steps students need to take or call 269.488.4048 for more information.
General information on registration dates, times, policies, procedures, costs, and course offerings can be found on the registration web page. Students should register according to the published online instructions.
Students are responsible for checking the online schedules to determine specific and current dates for each enrollment period. Information published on the web is subject to change without notice, and these provisions are not an irrevocable contract between the student and the college.
Dropping a Class
Students may drop classes using the self-service feature inside MyValley. They may also drop in person in the Admissions, Registration and Records Office (room 9140) or at the Student Service Center in Anna Whitten Hall on the Arcadia Commons campus. The Refund and Withdrawal chart provides deadlines for registration, refunds and withdrawals.
If a student drops during the refund period, they will be issued a 100% refund and the course will not appear on their transcript. Students removing themselves from a class after the refund period are withdrawing and a "W" is recorded on the student's transcript. A withdrawal does not affect their KVCC grade point average. It is highly recommended that students consult with the instructor and a counselor before withdrawing from a class.
Discontinuing class attendance and/or notifying the instructor is not an official drop. A student must complete the paperwork or use the self-service feature. If a student fails to officially drop a course, registration is continued until the end of class and the grade earned is recorded on the student's transcript.
Dropping or withdrawing from classes may result in a loss or reduction in federal aid eligibility, which could result in an over payment owed to the college and/or the federal government. Students are required to repay over payment amounts in a timely manner.
International students should consult with the International Admissions office before dropping or withdrawing from a class. Dropping or withdrawing might jeopardize a student’s legal status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The telephone number for the Kalamazoo Valley USCIS Designated School Official is 269.488.4603. The e-mail address is international@kvcc.edu. Please refer to our Dropping or Withdrawing from Classes page for more guidance about additional considerations before making your decision to drop or withdraw from your class.
Class Audit
Auditing a class allows students the opportunity to learn without receiving a grade or credit for successful completion. This option is desirable for exploring topics, refreshing or improving skills, or simply learning for pleasure. Students must meet course prerequisites and pay the full tuition cost. Auditing students may fully participate in the class or selectively choose not to complete assignments or tests. Attendance is expected and students should withdraw if they will not be completing the course. Once a student is classified as auditing, they cannot change back to credit status.
When a course is audited, a "V," representing "audit," will be recorded on the student's transcript in place of a grade. Audited courses do not affect the grade point average, will not fulfill program or degree requirements, will not satisfy course prerequisites and are not transferable. An audited course will not count in credit hour requirements for financial aid, veteran's certification or athletic eligibility.
To audit a class that has been registered and paid, a student must fill out and submit an audit request before or during the first week of class. Audit request forms are available in the Admissions, Registration and Records Office, room 9140 on the Texas Township Campus or at the Student Service Center in Anna Whitten Hall on the Arcadia Commons Campus. The audit request form can also be printed from our website and returned to us before the deadline.