Alternative Credits
Alternative credits are college credits earned outside of Kirkwood classes, transfer classes, professional licenses, work experience or Continuing Education courses.
All About Enrollment
Questions on Enrollment & Registration?
Learn how to find solutions for all types of enrollment questions and issues!
Enrollment Services can help you get the information and assistance you need whether you're looking for information about enrolling for classes, graduating, or earning credit.
Start here to find out how to make the most out of your time at Kirkwood and avoid common issues.
We make ordering your transcript easy! Secure electronic delivery of official transcripts is available. If you have a form that needs to accompany your transcript, it can be uploaded when placing your order.
You can earn credit towards your Kirkwood degree by taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Check out the course equivalencies and requirements.
We can get you ready to graduate! Whether you need information about how to apply for graduation or are looking for more information about commencement ceremonies, we're here to help.
- Additional Degree, Diploma or Certificate Graduation Application
- Alternative Credit
- Appeal of Policy
- Consent for Release of Education Record
- Course Audit Permission Request
- Directory Information Block Request
- Enrollment Verification Form
- Forgiveness of Failing Grades
- International Transcript Evaluation Request
- Late Registration
- Medical Refunds
- Name Change-In Person
- Name Change-Mail In
- Official Transcript Request Form
- Receipt for Student Payments
- Reference Release Consent
- Request to Change Legal Sex Designation
- Request to Change Residency Status
- Special Registration Form
Last Day to Drop
The last day to drop a class and the refund periods for a class depend on its start date as well as the class duration.
Add or Drop a Class
Need to make adjustments to your class schedule? Before you add or drop a class, make sure you understand all of the rules and important deadlines — such changes can alter your tuition balance, academic progress, and more.
FERPA
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of your education records, and gives you the right to inspect them or request corrections.
Enrollment Policies
Find information about our official policies on residency requirements, tuition refunds, the complaints/appeals process, and more.
“Teachers and Kirkwood staff actually care about my success. Even Bill, a maintenance person on campus, stops to talk to me, and during COVID he was there to make sure our classrooms were safe.”
Jessica McWilliams,
Anamosa, Iowa
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact Enrollment Services:
Phone: 319-398-7600 or 1-877-386-9101
Fax: 319-398-4928
Email: Enrollment - enrollment@kirkwood.edu
FAFSA School Code: 004076
Location:
3rd Floor Iowa Hall
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Kirkwood Community College
Enrollment Services
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404