KBOCC admits students of any race, color sex, and national origin.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies and program.

Please direct admission inquiries to:

megan@kbocc.org

Download the Application Form
Download the Readmission Application

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission to degree programs, an applicant must have earned a high school diploma or have successfully passed a high school equivalency exam (such as the GED).  Adult students without a high school diploma or GED may apply under the Ability to Benefit program (See Special Admissions below).  Transfer students must either be in good academic standing at their previous institution or receive special admission permission from the Dean of Instruction.

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ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Regular Admission

High School Graduate or GED:

1. Complete and submit an application for admission along with a $20.00 application fee.

2. Have official high school transcripts or GED certificates sent directly from the issuing institution to the Admissions Office.  These documents must indicate the date of graduation/completion.

Transfer:

1. Complete and submit an application for admission along with a $20.00 application fee.

2. Have official transcripts from all previous colleges sent directly to the Admissions Office.

Readmission

If returning after a voluntary leave of absence from Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College for two or more semesters:

1. Submit an application for readmission.

2. Have official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended in the interim sent directly to the Admissions Office.

If reapplying following an academic suspension:

1. Submit an application for readmission.

2. Submit a letter of appeal for reinstatement to the Faculty Council.

3. Have official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended in the interim sent directly to the Admissions Office.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Ability to Benefit:
 

Adult students who have not completed a high school diploma or GED may apply for special admission under the Ability to Benefit program.  These applicants must demonstrate the ability to do college level work by: a) submitting a transcript showing satisfactory high school grades while they were enrolled, b) submitting satisfactory standardized test scores (for example: ACT, SAT, or TABE), or c) having a personal interview with the Admissions Officer and/or relevant faculty and successfully passing pre-admission tests in mathematics, reading and writing to ensure accurate placement in their courses.

Students admitted under the Ability to Benefit program who enroll in a degree program must qualify for regular admission before achieving sophomore status by completing a high school diploma or GED. Senior citizens, 55 years or older, will have the diploma requirement waived if they maintain a 2.0 GPA or better in their first 24 credits of college courses.

Guest Student:
 

Students who are enrolled in good standing at another college or university and are eligible to return to that college or university but wish to earn credit from Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College may apply to take courses as guest students.  The following stipulations must be met for admission as a guest student:

1. Students must submit a guest student application (available from their home institution) to the Admissions Office.  Transcripts from the home institution are not required.

2. Guest students may not register as degree candidates at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.

3. Guest students should have their Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College course selections approved in advance by the Registrar at their home institutions.

4. Guest students must arrange to have any credit earned as guest students sent from Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College to their home institutions.

Financial aid for guest students may be available from their home institution.  The student will be responsible for payment of tuition to Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.

Advanced Secondary Enrollment:
 

High school juniors or seniors with a "B" average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better may enroll in up to three courses totaling no more than 8 credits per semester upon the recommendation of their high school counselor and subject-area teacher.  Applicants should submit an admissions application for advanced secondary enrollment to the Admissions Office.

Senior Citizen Applicants:

Non-tribal senior citizen applicants, aged 62 or older, are provided a full tuition scholarship by KBOCC.  The scholarship covers tuition only; it does not provide for books or other fees.  To be eligible for this program, the senior citizen should submit an Application for Admission and provide proof of age.

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PLACEMENT TESTING

All newly admitted degree-seeking students must schedule and complete placement testing in mathematics and English or provide results of previous testing, or have successfully completed college courses in these areas.  The results of the placement tests are used for advising purposes only and will not affect admission status.  Placement tests may be scheduled at the Admissions Office.

REGISTRATION

Open registration is held prior to the beginning of the semester.  In order to register, students must have completed the following: 

1. Admissions application.

2. Placement testing.

3. Waiver for release of High School transcripts.

4. Financial aid applications and payment arrangements if required.

5. Course registration card.

Early registration allows students with advanced standing to secure placement in needed courses and to determine their financial responsibilities before the start of the next semester.

Late Registration:

Students may register through the second week of the semester with instructor and advisor approval.  Late registrants are responsible for making up any missed course work and must pay the late registration fee of $25.00.

Adding Courses:

Students may add courses through the end of the second week of the semester with the approval of the instructor and advisor.  An official drop/add form must be submitted to the Enrollment Coordinator's Office.

Special Registration:

Students may register for 298 and 299 courses at any time without penalty.

Course Audit:

Students wishing to audit a course must complete the registration card and application form and pay the audit fee.  Students taking a course for credit will have priority over students auditing a course if classroom space is limited.

Dropping Courses:

Students may drop courses through the end of the second week of the semester without a transcript notation by completing a drop/add form with instructor's and advisor's signatures and submitting it to the Enrollment Coordinator's Office. 

Repeated Courses:

Students registering to repeat a previously attempted course for which they received a grade must submit a Repeat Course Form at the time of registration.  The first grade earned will be converted to an "R", and the second grade will be recorded on the permanent transcript regardless of which grade is higher.  No prerequisite course may be repeated if a more advanced course has been completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Withdrawal From Courses After Drop/Add Period:

A student may withdraw from a class or classes after the second week and before the final week of the semester by completing a withdrawal form, obtaining the appropriate signatures, and submitting it to the Dean of Student Services.  Courses that students have withdrawn from will appear on their grade reports and transcripts with a "W" grade.   

Tuition and fees are assessed on the number of credits for which students are enrolled at the end of the second week of the semester.  Withdrawing from a course after the second week will not result in a tuition reduction.

Withdrawal From College:

Students needing to withdraw from the College during the course of the semester should meet with the Dean of Student Services to complete the necessary withdrawal form. Failure to complete a formal withdrawal may result in the student receiving "F" grades in all their courses.

Administrative Withdrawal:

Administrative withdrawal is the termination of a student’s enrollment in a course by the College.  It is used to correct registration errors, to assist students who are seriously ill or otherwise unable to carry out a normal withdrawal, for nonpayment of tuition and fees, or for disciplinary reasons.  Student actions that might lead to administrative withdrawal include plagiarism, persistent disruption of classes, harassment, violence, or copying of another student’s work.

Students who do not attend classes in the first two weeks will be automatically withdrawn.

STUDENT RECORDS

Official Transcripts:  

Final grades are posted to the student's official transcript and become part of their permanent academic record.  Students are entitled to one free copy of their official transcript per academic year.  A request for official transcripts to be sent to schools, individuals, or organizations must be made in writing.  The fee for official transcripts is $5.00 per copy.  Transcripts will not be issued for a student with an unpaid balance.

Download the Official Transcript Release Form

Privacy and Access to Student Records

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), students have the right to:

1. Examine and review their educational records.  Requests to review records should be made in writing and will be responded to within five business days.
2. Challenge the contents of their records if they believe the information is inaccurate, misleading, or violates their right to privacy.
3. Limit the disclosure of information from their records.

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College does not release information from a student's educational record without prior written consent by the student except for information designated as "directory information" which, under FERPA, may be disclosed by the College at its discretion.  Directory information includes: name, address, telephone number, date of birth, enrollment status, class, and degrees and awards conferred.  Currently enrolled students may request that all or part of the directory information not be disclosed by submitting written notification at the beginning of the academic year.  The restriction remains in effect for one year.

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TUITION AND FEES

All student accounts are payable at the time of registration. Payment or financial arrangements must be made by the first day of classes. Tuition and fees are assessed as full-time (12 credits minimum), three-quarter time (9-11 credits), half-time (6-8 credits), or per credit hour.  Student fees are in addition to tuition expenses. 

Tuition and fees will be assessed based on the number of credits for which the student is enrolled at the end of the drop/add period.  There will be no tuition reduction for courses dropped after that date.

The following semester charges are subject to change:

*After first copy

**Due at time of application for graduation

***These charges include: printing, fitness center, and special events

 Fees for community enrichment classes and workshops are established independently.     

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FINANCIAL AID

Download the Financial Aid Form

KBIC Student Fund - Application
This fund provides scholarships to eligible members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Native Americans from other tribes are encouraged to contact their Education Department regarding financial aid.

For more information about financial aid, contact:
liz@kbocc.org

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