Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College began forty years ago on 120 acres of rich farmland and has grown into a dynamic campus that promotes lifelong learning for nearly 11,000 students each academic year—students for whom Kish is a stepping stone to a university education, a firm foundation for an occupation, an answer to realigning real life with opportunity, and an enrichment of self.

We at Kishwaukee College believe in the power of education to inspire people to strive for and reach the pinnacle of their potential. We draw our strength and our power from the diversity of the students who enter our doors with dreams and hopes and leave with firm goals and brighter futures.

Kishwaukee College offers transfer degrees that are the highest quality, affordable, and allow all students an access to a university education. In addition, we have over 60 certificate and degree options for students who want to prepare for a career directly after graduating from Kishwaukee College. We also have a wide array of special programs designed to assist community members in whatever stage of life or career they find themselves: wanting to upgrade current job skills, receive the training needed to change career, earn a GED or learn English.

Forty years later, the farmland is still a rich soil. Only now, what grows here are the lives and dreams of the students who are part of Kishwaukee College.

At Kishwaukee College, we are passionate about enhancing lives and fulfilling dreams. We provide excellent, innovative, and affordable education in a welcoming environment to learners who can benefit from diverse programs and services.

A college education is really about making connections—connections between classroom material and the real world and connections with faculty members, other students, employers, and our global community.

Kishwaukee College puts you at the center of a vast network of resources that extend far beyond the classroom. We offer opportunities in a variety of student organizations such as athletics, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and student government; resources for student success such as a writing center and student help line; a wellness/fitness center; a library, bookstore, and cafeteria; and job search assistance.