KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE
450 North Avenue • Battle Creek, MI. 49017 • 269.965.3931
Step 1 - Apply to KCC At Kellogg Community College your first step as a new student is to submit an admissions application. All students registering for credit course work must complete an application for admission and return it to the Customer Service Center in the Ohm Information Technology Center or to the main office at the Grahl, Fehsenfeld, or Eastern Academic Center. You may also apply online at www.kellogg.edu. Admission to the College does not ensure entry into a specific curriculum or course section.

Admission Criteria

  • Adults 18 years of age or older,
  • High school graduates (or high school equivalency certificate [GED]), or
  • Completion of a home school program.

Currently enrolled high school students, or currently enrolled home school students ages 14 -17 may apply through our Dual Enrolled Program (additional approvals and/or materials may be required)

The admissions process includes documenting your home address which determines your residency status and tuition rate at KCC. You will submit one of the following documents to establish your residency status, along with a picture ID.

  • Valid driver’s license
  • State ID card
  • Voter registration card
  • Lease agreement showing your name as an occupant
  • Business mail received in your name at the address listed on your KCC application for admission

Enrollment Services Office Information
Location — Student Center, KCC main campus
Phone — 269.965.4153
E-mail — adm@kellogg.edu

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Hours are extended prior to the start of fall and spring semesters)
Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm*
*Please call for summer hours.


Step 2 - Compete the New-Student Orientation All first-time students pursuing a degree or certificate are required to attend an orientation session for new students. You may complete an online orientation or attend an in-person orientation session on the Battle Creek campus.

The online orientation is available at www.kellogg.edu/admissions/onlineorientation

Register for an in-person orientation session at www.kellogg.edu/admissions/orientation.html or by calling 269-965-4153, or by e-mail at adm@kellogg.edu.

You may also attend a one-stop new student orientation session which includes COMPASS testing, academic advising, applying for financial aid, as well as registration for classes and payment processing. One-stop sessions will take 3 to 4 hours to complete, and a box lunch is included.

Orientation at a KCC Center: To complete the online new student orientation at the Grahl, Fehsenfeld, or Eastern Academic Center, contact staff at the Center’s main office for available times.


Step 3 - Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships Go to the KCC web site at www.kellogg.edu/financial for eligibility requirements and information on grants, scholarships, student loans, work-study, and veterans benefits.

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line at least three months prior to the semester you plan to begin attending KCC. This should provide sufficient processing time for financial aid awarding. Go to the FAFSA website at www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply.

Once your FAFSA information is received from the Federal Processing Center, you will be mailed a letter explaining the KCC Web Portal and e-mail system. E-mails are sent to your KCC e-mail address requesting documentation to complete your financial aid file. You will receive an award notification e-mail, provided you submit all required documents to our office in a timely manner.

Your KCC e-mail is how you will receive communications from the financial aid office. It is your responsibility to periodically review financial aid information through the KCC Web Portal and watch for e-mails providing information that is important to you.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Office Information
Location — Student Center, KCC main campus
Phone — 269.965.4123
E-mail — finaid@kellogg.edu

Office Hours:

Monday, 8:00 am– 7:30 pm
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm
(Hours are extended prior to the start of fall and spring semesters)
Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm*
*Hours vary during the summer months


Step 4 - Take the Assessment Test (COMPASS) COMPASS is a computer adaptive placement test that measures skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. COMPASS scores are a prerequisite for many KCC courses. ACT English and reading scores may be used for placement instead of the COMPASS writing skills and reading components.
  • Students pursuing a degree or certificate are required to complete assessment testing prior to meeting with an academic advisor to schedule classes.
  • You must have applied for admission to KCC in order to take the assessment test. Bring a photo ID with you to test.
  • You should allow at least two hours for three basic skills assessments.

Testing and Assessment Office Information
Location — Lane-Thomas Building, KCC main campus
Phone — 269.965.4136
E-mail — testing@kellogg.edu

Testing Hours:

COMPASS testing at the Battle Creek site (Lane-Thomas Building) is done on a walk-in basis.
You may begin the test any time during these hours:
Monday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm; 3:00–5:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm; 3:00–4:00 pm

Testing is available by appointment at the Fehsenfeld, Grahl, and Eastern Academic Centers. Call one of these sites for information.

Step 5 - Meet with an Academic Advisor After you have applied for admission and completed both orientation and the COMPASS test you will meet with an academic advisor to discuss the degree or certificate you are pursuing at KCC. If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, the advisor will help you identify which transfer curriculum to follow.

At this advising appointment you will select your first semester classes and will then be ready to move to the final step which is registration and payment for classes.

Academic Advising Office Information
Location — Student Center, KCC main campus
Phone — 269.965.4124
Web — www.kellogg.edu/advising

Office Hours

Advising is available at the Battle Creek campus on a walk-in basis
Monday, 8:00 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday– Thursday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm
(Hours are extended prior to the start of fall and spring semesters)
Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm*
*Please call for summer hours.

Advising is available on designated days at the Fehsenfeld, Grahl, or Eastern Academic Centers.

Step 6 - Register and Pay for Classes Now that you have completed the first 5 steps as a new student, you may register for classes and complete the payment process.
  • Registration is available through the KCC Portal at www.kellogg.edu.

    KRIS Registration Hours
    Monday – Sunday, 1:00 am–12:00 am

  • You may register in person (photo ID required) at the Battle Creek campus; Fehsenfeld, Grahl, or Eastern Academic Center; or at the RMTC. Contact the individual Center for in-person registration hours.
Registration Information
Customer Service is located in the Ohm Information Technology Center on the KCC main campus.
Phone — 269.965.5522
E-mail — regoffice@kellogg.edu

Registration Hours

Monday, 8:00 am–7:00 pm
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 am–5:30 pm
(Hours are extended prior to the start of fall and spring semesters)
Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm (Hours vary during the summer months)

Payment Information
Students (including those with awarded financial aid) have two payment options:

  • Payment in full when registering for classes
  • Enrollment in an interest-free Nelnet/FACTS payment plan
After registering for classes you have 24 hours to pay in full or enroll in the Nelnet/FACTS Payment Plan. Failure to do one of the above will result in your classes being dropped. Find additional information at www.kellogg.edu and click on “FACTS.”

The KCC Business Office is located in the Customer Service Center, Ohm Information Technology Center on the KCC main campus.
Phone — 269.965.4140
E-mail — busoffice@kellogg.edu