With classes set to start on Monday, August 14th, Kaskaskia College is hosting its Fall Enrollment Day on Saturday, August 5th.
The event will be held at the main campus and all education centers from nine to two. It is for all new and continuing students needing help with admissions, advising, course registration, and financial aid for the fall semester.
Vice President of Instructional Services Julie Obermark says the enrollment event is perfect for people who already know they want to come to Kaskaskia College and just need to finalize all of their registration details and those that are just starting to think about furthering their education.
For first-time KC students, applying for admission at kaskaskia.edu before attending is highly recommended. Students don’t have to wait until the Saturday event to sign up for classes. KC staff are available to help students with enrollment on the main campus and education centers from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Walk-in and evening appointments are available upon request.
Students should bring the following:
- High school transcripts
- College transcripts
- ACT/SAT Scores
- 2022 Tax Information, including 1040s and W-2s (if seeking assistance with financial aid FAFSA completion)
- Driver’s license or ID
Students who still need to take the ACT/SAT should plan to test for Math and English class placement by contacting the KC Academic Center for Excellence at 618-545-3160 for more information.
Appointments are also available at community education centers. For appointments at the communication education centers, please call:
- Salem Education Center 618-545-3425
- Nashville Education Center 618-545-3485
- Greenville Education Center 618-545-3465
- Vandalia Education Center 618-545-3445
- Trenton Education Center 618-545-3475
Kaskaskia College is offering six new certificates/degrees starting in the fall. They are:
- Advanced HVAC Certificate – A 18-credit hour certificate that is a stackable credential towards the HVAC AAS degree. The certificate allows students to complete advanced HVAC courses and receive a recognized credential. Creating this advanced certificate allows students to complete all HVAC courses and earn both Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Advance Heating, Vent and AC certificates in 12 months.
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Certificate – A 8-credit hour certificate designed for technicians already working in the automotive technology field to gain an additional credential. Students will gain technical expertise through practical knowledge about electric vehicle components, specialized maintenance tools, troubleshooting hybrid and high voltage systems, and safety protocols.
- Early Childhood Small Business Certificate – A 7-credit hour certificate that can be taken fully online. This certificate is designed for those interested in starting their own in-home daycare. It provides basic financial planning, an overview of early childhood theories and principles of child development, and an overview of the licensing standards and processes for daycare homes, daycare group homes, and daycare centers, specific to the state of Illinois.
- Word Specialist Microcertificate – A 4-7 credit hour microcertificate designed to enhance employability by allowing the student to increase their Microsoft Word skills and obtain industry certification. Credit hours vary depending on course selection, including the Microsoft Word Expert course. These courses can be taken through a combination of online coursework and hours in the Business Learning Center.
- Excel Specialist Microcertificate – A 4-7 credit hour microcertificate designed to enhance employability by allowing the student to increase their Microsoft Word skills and obtain industry certification. Credit hours vary depending on course selection, including the Microsoft Word Expert course. These courses can be taken through a combination of online coursework and hours in the Business Learning Center.
- Associate of Fine Arts Theatre – A 63-credit hour degree providing students with the first two years of study towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre at a four-year college or university. Students will take fundamental courses common with most undergraduate four-year theatre programs and then can continue their studies in specialized areas such as Acting, Musical Theatre, Design and Technology, or Theatre Studies.
