Kalamazoo Valley provides building access to support student learning and access to campus services. Building access is adjusted between semesters and during scheduled closures and recesses. Please note that building hours are subject to change and will be updated when new information becomes available.
For general questions regarding building access, contact the Facilities and Events Manager at 269.488.4204.
Fall and Winter Semesters
Anna Whitten Hall
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
The Anna Whitten Hall main entrance on Rose St. is unlocked during the building hours listed
above. Students enrolled in classes during the current semester may access the building by swiping their student ID at the keycard reader at both the Rose St. entrance and courtyard entrance. Additional keycard access is provided to these students Monday through Thursday until 7:00 p.m.
Center for New Media
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Access Control Measures
The building is keycard entry only. Students enrolled in classes during the current semester may access the building by swiping their student ID at the keycard reader on the north or center doors on the mall during the times listed above.
Food Innovation Center
Building Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
The building is keycard entry only. Students enrolled in classes during the current semester at the Food Innovation Center may access the building by swiping their student ID card on the door reader at the main entrance. Student access is available 15 minutes before their class through the end of the class. A door
buzzer is located adjacent to the main entrance for those who need assistance with entry.
Kalamazoo Valley Groves Campus
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
The west entrance at the Groves Campus is open during the posted building hours above.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Building Hours
Please visit the Kalamazoo Valley Museum website.
Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building
Building Hours
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
The main entrance by the visitor parking area is open during the hours listed above.
Students enrolled in classes during the current semester may access the building by swiping their student ID at the keycard reader adjacent to the main entrance. Additionally, these students are provided keycard access Monday - Thursday through 8:00 p.m.
Texas Township Campus
Building Hours
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Access Control Measures
Texas Township Campus is scheduled to be open during the listed building hours above; however, access begins at different exterior doors or is limited as detailed below:
Monday - Friday: Beginning at 6:00 a.m. the Gym Entrance will open to support access to the Wellness and Fitness Center.
Monday - Friday: Beginning at 7:00 a.m. access at the Main Entrance, Tower Entrance, Student Commons Entrances, and Advanced Technology Center Entrance.
Saturdays: The Main Entrance, Tower Entrance, Gym Entrance, and Student Commons Entrances are open.
The Advanced Technology Center Entrance remains closed on Saturdays.
Summer Semester
Anna Whitten Hall
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
The main entrance on Rose St. is unlocked during the building hours listed above. Additionally, keycard access is provided to students at the courtyard entrance during the times listed above. To enter the building, students should swipe their student ID at the electronic card reader next to the door access button.
Center for New Media
Building Hours
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
Keycard/Student ID card is required to access the building. Student access is provided at the north entrance (by Water St.) and the center door on the Kalamazoo Mall. To enter the building, students should swipe their student ID on the electronic card reader adjacent to the door.
Food Innovation Center
Building Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
Students enrolled in classes at the Food Innovation Center can access the building for their class by swiping their student ID card on the electronic card reader at the main entrance.
Student access is available 15 minutes before their class through the end of the class. Additionally, a door buzzer is located adjacent to the main entrance for those who need assistance with entry.
Kalamazoo Valley Groves Campus
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Building Hours
Please visit the Kalamazoo Valley Museum website.
Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
The main entrance by the visitor parking area is open during the hours listed above. Additional keycard access is provided to students on Mondays and Thursdays until 8:00 p.m. To enter the building, students should swipe their student ID at the electronic card reader at the main entrance.
Texas Township Campus
Building Hours
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Access Control Measures
Texas Township Campus is scheduled to be open during the listed building hours above;
however, access begins at exterior doors as detailed below:
Monday - Friday: Beginning at 6:00 a.m. the Gym Entrance will open to support access to the
Wellness and Fitness Center, KRESA classes, and other programming.
Monday - Friday: Beginning at 7:00 a.m. access at the Main Entrance, Tower Entrance,
Student Commons Entrances, and Advanced Technology Center Entrance
Adjusted Hours
The college observes adjusted hours between semesters as detailed below. Dates currently affected in the academic calendar 2025-2026 include: Sept. 2, 2025, Dec. 14 - 23, 2025, Jan. 4 - 10, 2026, April 28 - May, 9, 2026, and Aug. 18 - 31, 2026. These dates are subject to change and will be updated when new information becomes available.
Anna Whitten Hall
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesady, Thursday, Friday
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Center for New Media
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Staff is available at the building to assist with entry at the center doors. if you need assistance, plase call Public Safety at 269.488.4575 or pick up a blue phone outside of the building.
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Food Innovation Center
Building Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Staff is available to assist with entry. Please use the door buzzer adjacent to the main entryway to request assistance.
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Kalamazoo Valley Groves Campus
Building Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Building Hours
Please visit the Kalamazoo Valley Museum website.
Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building
Building Hours
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
Texas Township Campus
Building Hours
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday
Closed Saturday, Sunday
The Main Entrance will be unlocked Monday through Friday until 6:00 p.m. to support student access to the bookstore.
Please note, the Gym entrance will be open at 6:00 a.m. The Main Entrance, Tower Entrance, Student Commons Entrances, and Advanced Technology Center Entrance will open at 7:00 a.m.
Special Hours
During certain events, the college will operate under special hours. Dates and specific adjustments are outlined below. This list is subject to change and will be updated when new information becomes available.
Special Hours Table
| Date | Special Hours | Event |
|---|---|---|
Sept. 1, 2025 |
All Buildings Closed |
Holiday |
Nov. 26, 2025 |
All Buildings with the exception of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum close at 5:00p.m. |
Thanksgiving Recess |
Nov. 27 - 28, 2025 |
All Buildings, including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Thanksgiving Recess |
Nov. 29, 2025 |
All Buildings with the exception of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Thanksgiving Recess |
Dec. 24 - 26, 2025 |
All Buildings, including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Winter Recess |
Dec. 27 - 29, 2025 |
All Buildings with the exception of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Winter Recess |
Dec. 30, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026 |
All Buildings, including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Winter Recess |
Jan. 3, 2026 |
All Buildings with the exception of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Winter Recess |
Jan. - Date TBD |
All Buildings, including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum will open at 1:00 p.m. |
Staff and Faculty Development |
Jan. 19, 2026 |
All Buildings with the exception of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Winter Recess |
March 6, 2026 |
All Buildings, including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Spring Recess |
March 7, 2026 |
All Buildings with the exception of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Spring Recess |
April 5, 2026 |
Kalamazoo Valley Museum Closed |
Holiday |
May 25, 2026 |
All Buildings, including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum closed. |
Holiday |
July 4, 2026 |
Kalamazoo Valley Museum Closed |
Holiday |