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Enrollment Next Steps – Spring 2026

Next Steps for Admitted Students Spring 2026


If you’re wondering what to do after you’ve been admitted until the first day of class on January 12, follow the guide below to stay organized.

  1. Activate your KC student email and log into the KC student portal.
    • As a Kettering College student, official communications will be sent to your my.kc.edu email address. This email address will also be used to sign up for registration and financial aid appointments. It’s important to activate your accounts as delays in the registration process can occur without them.
    • Your KC student portal is where you will be able to make payments, register for classes once this opens, and conduct other business needed at KC throughout your time as a student here. CLICK HERE to access the step-by-step guide to help you with this setup process.
    • If you have trouble logging in, contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@kc.edu or call 937-203-8303.
    • It’s important to note that it can take up to 72 hours from college acceptance to have your student portal information activated.
  2. Sign up for a registration appointment (Spring registration will open November 4)
    • Please be sure to log into the JICS Student Portal and select ‘Registration’ on the home page. Ensure the Spring 2025 term is selected.
  3. Financial Clearance: After you register for classes, your preliminary Spring 2026 tuition and fee information, along with any anticipated grants or scholarships, will appear in your student portal within 3 business days. Please review your bill carefully to understand your expected charges and projected aid. 

    If you plan to use federal financial aid, complete your 2025–26 FAFSA as soon as possible and include Kettering College’s school code (007035). Loan funds must be accepted in the financial aid portal before they will appear in your account. Students using third-party tuition assistance or sponsorship should ensure authorization is submitted to Student Accounts. Payments may be made at any time during the semester. All tuition and fees must be paid below $100 before you can register for the next term.

    For help or questions: 
    FAFSA support: Melissa Franklin (melissa.franklin@kc.edu) 
    Financial aid or payment questions: (financialaid@kc.edu) 
    Third-party sponsorship paperwork, Student Accounts: Michele Current (Michele.Current@kc.edu)
  4. Buy books and class materials: Kettering College utilizes an online bookstore called kc.ecampus.com which will fulfill your course material needs. After you register for your classes, you will be able to log in to this online bookstore and complete your order. Course materials will be available for purchase in December. Required course materials that are in stock ship the same day. You can choose the buying option that works best for you: rental, used, new, or eBook. Eligible students can apply for their book vouchers towards their purchase at checkout. Note: by using the voucher, you agree to have eCampus send your textbook bill to the college, we then add your book costs to your Kettering College student account. A price match is always guaranteed if you find a lower price. For questions contact 859-209-6958 or email bookstore@eCampus.com.
  5. Complete clinical paperwork (if applicable): Those directly admitted into programs with clinical work will be required to complete paperwork that includes a background check and immunization records. Check with your specific program to confirm if you need to complete this paperwork. If you do not have a contact for your program, email admissions@kc.edu and we can connect you with your program. Visit our Immunization and Health Requirements page for a full list of requirements.
  6. Send photo for ID badge: After you are registered for classes, we can work on printing your Kettering College student ID badge. Please send a photo to IDPhoto@kc.edu. You can take this photo yourself on your cellphone and send it to us to use, but the photo needs to look similar to a passport photo with a solid background, from the shoulders up, and looking straight into the camera. If you need any clarification about this, please reach out to IDPhoto@kc.edu. We will have your printed badge ready to pick up at the Kettering College front desk during the first week of classes (online students may request ID badges be mailed to them. Just include your mailing address in the email to admissions)
  7. Attend Spring Welcome: Attend Spring Welcome: Spring Welcome will occur on Friday, January 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spring Welcome is required for all newly admitted KC students starting Spring 2026 at Kettering College (3737 Southern Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429). Kick off your journey at Kettering College with Spring Welcome; connect with new friends, gain the tools for success, and dive into a day full of energy and fun!
  8. Residence Hall Accommodations (if applicable): If you are interested in living in the residence hall, make sure you’ve notified the residence hall director of your intent and that you have filled out a residence hall application, as the residence hall can fill up. Here’s a list of ideas of items to bring as a residence hall student. If you have any questions about living in the residence hall, the housing application, or about move-in day, contact our residence hall by sending us an email at residence.hall@my.kc.edu . The residence hall move-in day is on Friday, January 3, 2025. The residence hall will be closed over the Holiday break for Christmas and New Year.

Other Helpful Information for New Students: 

  • Log into our online course delivery system – Canvas – to be ready to start classes! Here is more information about this process. Please note that your classes will not populate in the online course delivery system until a few days before classes begin.

Student Services Contact Information:
Admissions Office: Admissions@kc.edu
Transfer Credit: TransferCredit@kc.edu
Records Office – Registration: StudentRecords@kc.edu
Finance Office: Financialaid@kc.edu
KC Help Desk: Helpdesk@kc.edu

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