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Your Future Begins at Kirkwood!

Whether you're coming back to school or starting college for the first time, Kirkwood offers a high-quality education at an affordable cost. Our small class sizes and experienced faculty will prepare you to walk off the graduation stage and into a successful career.

Your future starts now! Find out how to apply, explore payment options, and learn about campus life as a Kirkwood Eagle.

Find Your Future

One step on our campus, and you'll feel that Kirkwood vibe: Excitement. Familiarity. Growth.

Visit Campus

Whether you're a new student or returning to college, our advisors can help you plan your journey.

Start Your Application

Tuition and fees. Grants and loans. We know it's confusing, but our Financial Aid Office can help.

Paying for College

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Get Admitted

Learn your all-important k-number, set up all your accounts, and find your program conference.

All About Admissions

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Get Settled In

During orientation, you’ll meet your advisor, enroll in your first semester courses, and get tips for a smooth transition.

All About Orientation

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Learn the Ropes

Review everything you need to know about transcripts, AP/CLEP exam credits, graduation, FERPA, and more.

All About Enrollment

“I really didn’t like the idea of going into debt and owing somebody a huge amount of money to be able to go to college. I just didn’t buy into that as a good idea for my future, so I’m paying for college out of my own pocket. Kirkwood was the only option I looked at that gave me that freedom to explore what I really wanted to do without going into miles of debt.”

Celia Daniels,
North Liberty, Iowa

International Student?

Need help organizing your paperwork, finding housing, and getting settled in? We have a nifty checklist for that.

Connect with Global Learning

Adult Learner?

Coming back to school? Starting for the first time? We're here to help — and we have a nifty checklist for that.

Adult Student Checklist

Worried Parent?

It's a huge life change. But don't worry — they'll be fine. We've got resources and a checklist for you too.

Support Your Student

Continuing Education

Ready to experience something great? We make finding and attending Continuing Education courses easy!

An Eagle-Eyed View of Campus

Learn about what you can expect when you attend Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, while exploring academics, housing, financial aid, and advising information.