Add or Drop a Class
Need to make adjustments to your class schedule? Before you add or drop a class, make sure you understand all of the rules and important deadlines — such changes can alter your tuition balance, academic progress, and more.
Welcome to the Registrar's Office
Questions on Registration & Enrollment?
Learn how to find solutions for all types of enrollment questions and issues!
Formally called Enrollment Services, the Registrar's Office is committed to supporting your educational goals through services such as:
- Managing and maintaining accurate academic records
- Processing course registrations and class scheduling
- Handling grading processes and maintaining grade records
- Issuing official transcripts, academic certifications, and enrollment verifications
- Conducting degree audits to ensure graduation requirements are met
- Certifying and coordinating graduation
Start here to find out how to make the most out of your time at Kirkwood and avoid common issues.
We make ordering your transcript easy! Secure electronic delivery of official transcripts is available. If you have a form that needs to accompany your transcript, it can be uploaded when placing your order.
- Additional Degree, Diploma or Certificate Graduation Application
- Alternative Credit
- Appeal of Policy
- Consent for Release of Education Record
- Course Audit Permission Request
- Directory Information Block Request
- Enrollment Verification Form
- Forgiveness of Failing Grades
- International Transcript Evaluation Request
- Late Registration
- Medical Refunds
- Name Change-In Person
- Name Change-Mail In
- Official Transcript Request Form
- Receipt for Student Payments
- Reference Release Consent
- Request to Change Legal Sex Designation
- Request to Change Residency Status
- Special Registration Form
Need a copy of your diploma? We can help with that! Below is where you can order an official copy of your earned Kirkwood credential.
Reorder Diploma
Alternative Credits
Alternative credits are college credits earned outside of Kirkwood classes, transfer classes, professional licenses, work experience or Continuing Education courses.
AP or CLEP Credit
You can earn credit towards your Kirkwood degree by taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Check out the course equivalencies and requirements.
Enrollment Policies
Find information about our official policies on residency requirements, tuition refunds, the complaints/appeals process, and more.
FERPA
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of your education records, and gives you the right to inspect them or request corrections.
Graduation
We can get you ready to graduate! Whether you need information about how to apply for graduation or are looking for more information about commencement ceremonies, we're here to help.
Last Day to Drop
The last day to drop a class and the refund periods for a class depend on its start date as well as the class duration.
“My favorite part of Kirkwood has to be the people. Everyone I’ve met on the staff is very helpful and everyone is great about supporting me in my goal of getting my degree. It’s also fun to interact with younger people in my classes and see their points of view.”
Casey Eiselstein,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact the Registrar's Office:
Phone: 319-398-7600 or 1-877-386-9101
Fax: 319-398-4928
Email: Registrar - registrar@kirkwood.edu
FAFSA School Code: 004076
Location:
3rd Floor Iowa Hall
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Kirkwood Community College
Registrar's Office
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404