| Aug. 11, 2025
Greetings students!
Congratulations! You've almost finished your summer semester courses! In just a few days, you will have earned a much-deserved rest.
When you finish your coursework, you might find yourself in a pause between now and the next stage of your life. Some of you may be between summer vacations and preparing for fall semester. Others might be in between wrapping up chores related to outdoor projects and preparing for the change of seasons. Some of you might be waiting to send your children off to school.
Regardless of your situation, I invite you think deeply about your future. Instead of just passing time, consider how you will prepare for something new. That could mean deciding to take an additional class during fall semester. Registration continues to be available at www.kvcc.edu/register. Maybe there is a change coming in your household or a new job that will require some adjustments to your schedule. Alternatively, maybe this fall will be a time to find a cause or activity you really care about in which you can invest your time and effort.
I hope you enjoyed your summer at Kalamazoo Valley. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing as you move on to the next season of your life.
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
New Online Financial Aid Portal Now Available
What is Financial Aid Self-Service?
Banner Financial Aid Self-Service is a new online portal that provides each student with real-time financial aid information.
In this portal, you can:
- View your financial aid status and requirements
- Accept or decline awards
- Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Access notifications and messages
- Access general links
Accessing Financial Aid Self-Service
1. Log in to MyValley using your single sign-on credentials
2. Under the "Tuition & Financial Aid" section, click on the "Financial Aid Self-Service" link.
Home
Once logged in, you'll see the "Financial Aid" home page. This section provides a dashboard overview of your financial aid status, holds and special messages for individual award years at Kalamazoo Valley.
For more information, click here. If you have questions, please email finaid@kvcc.edu.
You're Invited to the Student Success Breakfast to Share Your Thoughts!
SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for our next Student Success Breakfast, this time held on two campuses! It kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo, and repeats Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., on the Texas Township Campus. Just drop in! No registration is required. Watch for more details! The inaugural breakfast held over the summer was a success. Our purpose is simple � we want to hear from you! Expect lots of opportunities to tell us about your experience with us, as well as to learn about the wide variety of resources available to help students succeed. You don't want to miss it!
Upcoming KVAAP Info Sessions
You can attend these information sessions via a Zoom meeting link that will be sent to you upon signing up. These sessions will explain how KVAAP can assist students with achieving their educational goals. Interested students can register here.
- Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 5:30 - 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 21 | 3:30 - 4 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 25 | 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Bookstore Begins Accepting Fall Financial Aid on Aug. 25
Aug. 25 is the first day that students can start using fall financial aid to make purchases at the Texas Township Campus Bookstore. Both in-store and online purchases are eligible. Shop in person or online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Online orders may be picked up at Texas Township Campus or the Anna Whitten Hall Library at the Arcadia Commons Campus in downtown Kalamazoo, or shipped for $5.
Summer Book Buyback Planned for Aug. 18 - 22
Earn cash for your used Summer 2025 books at Book Buyback! Book Buyback will be held Aug. 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at our Texas Township Campus Bookstore. Check out what we are buying back and for what amount at the Bookstore website at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Questions? Call 269.488.4030.
Bookstore Selling Uniforms for Fall Semester Classes
Get the exact uniforms your program requires at the Texas Township Campus Bookstore! The Bookstore works with your faculty and vendors to get you the best value, and you can use your financial Aid! Shop in person, or order online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. We also have class kits and relevant supplies such as stethoscopes, penlights, study aids and more! The Campus Bookstore � so much more than books!
Get Excited for the Fall Semester with Cool Cougar Gear!
Before you know it, classes will begin � the perfect time to pick up some new Cougar swag! From T-shirts to hoodies, decals to water bottles, the Kalamazoo Valley Texas Township Campus Bookstore has tons of Cougar items to choose from!
 
Closing Soon: Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep Exhibit
Aug. 31 is the last day to visit the museum�s new traveling exhibit, �Wallace & Gromit� and Shaun the Sheep�: Shear Genius!� Designed for children ages three through nine, the exhibit brings to life the beloved claymation characters from the TV, film and book series. It encourages playfully solving STEM-based and social-emotional problems in fun and engaging ways. Kids explore the characters� contraptions, antics and escapades through dramatic play and interactive opportunities. Find more details at kalamazoomuseum.org. Watch the exhibit promo video here.
New! QR Codes Allow Museum Visitors to Enjoy Music, Poetry at Exhibits
Kalamazoo Valley Museum patrons can now hear original music and poetry custom tailored for first-floor exhibits thanks to an exciting partnership with the local arts community! Simply scan the QR codes at each exhibit with your personal device to enjoy works inspired by objects in the installation on display. �The Ripple Effect� project is a collaboration with the Friends of Poetry, Connecting Chords Music Festival and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Visit kalamazoomuseum.org and search �The Ripple Effect� for more information. Admission is free to the exhibits and the museum.
Enjoy Free Rain Garden Tours Wednesdays and Saturdays
Take a free guided tour of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum�s rain garden to learn how such gardens play a vital role in improving water quality and supporting local wildlife. From now until Aug. 30, tours will take place every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and every Wednesday at the same times. These family-friendly tours last about 20 to 25 minutes. Register now online at kalamazoomuseum.org, or sign up on the day of at the front desk. |
