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Admissions
Requirements | Procedures | Registration | Tuition and Fees | Financial Aid

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:
Email: zena@kbocc.org

Download an Application Form.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is open to all eligible applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, disability, or national or ethnic origin.

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 Registrar’s Office.

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 admissions office. These documents must indicate the date of graduation/completion.

Transfer:
1. Have official transcripts from all previous colleges sent directly to the Admissions Office.

2. Have office 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 Registrar’s Office.

If reapplying following an academic suspension
1. Submit a application for readdmission.
2. Submit a letter of appeal for reinstatement to the Faculty Council.
3. Have official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended in the interm send directly to the Registrar’s 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 counselor and/or relevant faculty and successfully passing pre-admission tests in math, reading and writing. When admitted, Ability to Benefit students will take the ACT ASSET test to ensure accurate placement in their courses and determine whether tutoring will be advised.

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 course work 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 must have their Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College course selections approved in advance by the registrar of 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 will be available from their home institutions. The student will be responsible for payment to KBOCC.

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 application for advanced secondary enrollment to the Admissions Office.

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PLACEMENT TESTING
All newly admitted students must schedule and complete placement testing in math and English. The results of the placement tests are used for advising purposes only and will not affect admission status. Placement tests can be scheduled by contacting the admissions office.

REGISTRATION

Open registration for incoming and continuing students is held just prior to the beginning of the semester (see published calendar ). In order to register, students must complete the following steps:
1. Admissions file.
2. Placement testing.
3. Financial aid applications and payment arrangements if required.
4. 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.

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 second week of the semester without a transcript notation by completing a drop/add form and submitting it to the Registrar'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:
Students may withdraw from classes after the second week and before the final week of the semester by completing a withdrawal form, having it signed by the instructor and advisor, and submitting it to the Enrollment Coordinator’s Office. 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.

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.

TUITION AND FEES

All student accounts are payable at the time of registration. Tuition charges 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. Fees for community enrichment classes and workshops are established independently.
Tuition and fees will be assessed based on the number of credits for which the student is enrolled on the tenth business day of the semester. There will be no tuition reduction for courses dropped after that date, except in medical emergencies substantiated by a physician's statement.

The following semester charges are subject to change:

Tuition: 2007-2008
Per credit hour (1-5 credits) $80.00
Half-time (6-8 credits) $480.00
3/4 time (9-11 credits) $720.00
Full-time (12-18 credits) $960.00
Any credits over 18 $80.00
Other fees and charges:
Lab Fee Based on course needs
Technology Fee $25.00
Course Audit Per Credit $40.00
Student Activity and Services Free ***  
    Part-time Students (5 or fewer credits) $50.00
    Part-time Students (6 - 11 credits) $60.00
    Full-time Students (12+ credits) $70.00
One-Time Fees
Application Fee $20.00
Transcript Fee* $5.00
Graduation Fee** $50.00

*After first copy
**Due at time of application for graduation
***These charges include: library use and copies, fitness center and special events.

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FINANCIAL AID

Download a 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.

American Indian College Fund - Application.
AICF raises money to develop and operate tribal colleges. Because of this, we are able to award all students who need financial assistance with a portion of their expenses. There are also additional scholarship opportunities available for Native American students.

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

Liz J.

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