• First 14, 12 and seven-week classes begin Sept. 3. Last day to drop/add is Sept. 9.
• Additional fall classes start Sept. 17 and Oct. 22.

You may drop or withdraw from classes using the self-service registration feature in MyValley. Watch our how to video to learn how this is accomplished. You may also drop classes in person in the Admissions, Registration and Records office (Room 9140, TTC) or at the Student Service Center in Anna Whitten Hall on the Arcadia Commons Campus in downtown Kalamazoo. Discontinuing class attendance and/or notifying the instructor is not an official drop. You must complete the paperwork or use the self-service feature. If you fail to officially drop a course, registration is continued until the end of class and the grade earned is recorded on your transcript. Discontinuing course attendance is a very important decision. We invite you to discuss this decision with your instructor, Student Development Services, Student Financial Services, the Learning Center and other resources available to you.

Using Your Chosen First Name
At Kalamazoo Valley Community College, we recognize that many people use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. As part of our commitment to fostering a belonging community, we support the use of chosen first names in many areas of college life. These include class rosters, email display names and student ID cards.

Your legal name will be used where required by law or college policy, such as student financial accounts, financial aid documents and transcripts (official and unofficial).

We are phasing in the universal use of chosen first names wherever possible, except where a legal name is required. This transition will occur throughout the next calendar year, with updates to systems and communications happening in stages. For more information and how to request your chosen first name, click here or visit www.kvcc.edu/chosenfirstname.

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Free Parking on all Kalamazoo Valley Campuses
Texas Township Campus: Ample parking is available free of charge at the Texas Township Campus. No parking pass needed. Do not park in reserved parking areas or you will be ticketed.

Arcadia Commons Campus: Kalamazoo Valley provides parking for students who are currently enrolled in at least one course at the Arcadia Commons Campus. Parking is validated in either the front office of Anna Whitten Hall or at the receptionist desk at the Center for New Media. Parking is in Ramp 4 (Arcadia Ramp) only, located one block north of the campus at the corner of Eleanor and Rose streets in downtown Kalamazoo.

Bronson Healthy Living Campus: Kalamazoo Valley provides parking for students who are currently enrolled in at least one course at the Bronson Healthy Living Campus. Parking is free in the student parking lots located east of the Portage Creek on East Walnut Street and off John Street at the Food Innovation Center. Overflow parking is available at the Epic Center Parking Ramp.

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Start Your Semester in the Library
Laptops, Hot Spots, Calculators from the Libraries
Borrow a laptop computer, Wi-Fi hot spot and/or a graphing calculator. These items are available on a first-come, first-served basis; bring your Valley ID for checkout. Borrowing begins on the first day of classes. All laptops have webcams and microphones, and access to Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Office and Respondus Lockdown Browser.
 
Reserve Textbooks
The Libraries offer access to many textbooks used at the college. Check our library catalog to see if books are available for your classes. Most reserve items may be checked out for up to three hours. Consult our course reserves page for more information.
 
Print and Electronic Resources
Come browse our book collection, in person or online. We have titles to support both academic learning and personal interests. We also subscribe to several electronic book and journal databases for student research needs. 
 
KV Libraries� First Summer Reading Challenge Has Wrapped!
We�d like to give a big thank-you to all of our library staff for helping coordinate the program. We would also like to give a big congratulations to our winners: Lindsey Hart, Nancy Clemmens, Jonathan Clark, Villo Denke-Zomer, Karin Denman, Carlos Salinas, Korina Christensen and Julia Lancaster.

 Hours and Contact Information

• Hours 
• Call: 269.488.4328
• Email: libraries@kvcc.edu
• Visit our website: www.kvcc.edu/library/

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'Connecting Across Generations� Discussion Series Starts Sept. 24
Join us for �Building Bridges: Connecting Across Generations,� an engaging three-part discussion series this fall designed to foster understanding, communication and collaboration across generations in the community college environment, led by Jennifer Bott, Ph.D., a management professor at Western Michigan University. The series kicks off with �Understanding Generational Differences� on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., on the Texas Township Campus in Room 4380. RSVPs are strongly suggested by Sept. 17 for planning purposes, but walk-ins are fine. To register, click here.
 
Save the Date for �KV Allies� Event on Oct. 21
Mark your calendar for �KV Allies: Building Awareness,� a discussion about the variety of sexual and gender identities and best practices for greater student and staff support. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, from noon to 2 p.m., on the Texas Township Campus in Room 4380. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To sign up, click here.