The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement (CCE)

The CCE connects students, faculty, and community members in partnerships that foster collaborative learning and civic participation through community based courses, student-led programs and community building internships.

Sports on MacKenzie Field

Fun on the Quad

Sledding the Quad is a rite of passage for many K students. Especially so for our out-of-state students from warmer climates.

Lab in Olds-Upton Hall

This physics lab is held in Olds-Upton Hall, where students have the opportunity to work alongside faculty.

The Center for Career and Professional Development

The Center for Career and Professional Development helps students step confidently into life after K with career planning, coaching, peer mentorship, networking, internship and job searches and more. Learn more about their services here.

Research in the Arb

Research isn't always done in a lab. Kalamazoo College's Lillian Anderson Arboretum is comprised of 140 acres of marsh, meadow, pine plantation and forest in Oshtemo Township. This area affords some classes — such as ecology and conservation, analytical chemistry, entomology, creative writing and environmental ethics — chances to learn in the outdoors. Check out the video on the Arb to learn more.

Small Class Rooms

Our average class has 16 students, and our student-to-teacher ratio is just 10 to 1.

SIP Example 1

As one of the tenets of the K-Plan, The Senior Integrated Project (SIP) allows you to explore a subject of your own choosing. Here a student presents her research to her peers at a SIP Symposium.

SIP Example 2

Here is a very different example of one student’s Senior Integrated Project. This is your path. You have the freedom to design your own project in partnership with your SIP advisor—the options are endless!

Reading Room

The Center for International Programs

The Center for International Programs at Kalamazoo College provides global education opportunities, empowering K students to achieve their full potential as world citizens. Learn more about our study abroad and study away programs, as well as support and programming for our international students here.

Book Club Café

The Book Club Café, serving coffees and other beverages, as well as grab-and-go food such as salads, sandwiches and sides, is a welcoming place to do homework and hang out with friends.

Stowe Stadium

Besides being home to the annual USTA Boys’ 18s and 16s National Championships, Stowe Stadium is home to the Hornets historic tennis program. Learn more about “the streak.”

Downtown Kalamazoo

Nothing beats a small city for combining location, educational opportunities and a sense of a close-knit home. Learn more here.

Playhouse Production

Theatre that is always provocative. Theatre that is always thoughtful. Learn more about the Festival Playhouse

Dalton Theatre - Center Stage

Trowbridge Hall Lounge

Residence Hall Room Example

Here is another example of a room you might find in on-campus housing.

Hoben Lounge

Residence Hall Room Suite Example

Some rooms are suites and feature a shared common room.

Richardson Room

The Richardson Room is one of the meal plan friendly alternatives where students can grab a quick snack or meal.

Welles Dining Hall

Welles Dining Hall is the social hub on campus.

Class on the Quad

It’s not uncommon to find classes or student organizations meeting on the Quad

Natatorium Interior

The Kalamazoo College Natatorium is home to the Kalamazoo College men's and women's swimming and diving teams. The natatorium is also open to all K students, faculty and staff and supports community programming.

Commencement

From the convocation ceremony beginning your journey at K through graduation, the Quad is the heart of campus and will become home to many of your favorite K memories.

Latinx Fest

You’ll find student activities and events throughout the year on the lower Quad, like K Fest, Latinx Fest and Quadstock.

Volleyball

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

Overlook of Fields

Homecoming

Football

Softball

Markin Racquet Center

Baseball

Student Research

A biology student uses a fluorescence dissecting microscope while performing summer research.