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Campus resources and services are here to help students

Kirkwood Community College offers a wide variety of services for students. Log on to www.kirkwood.edu for a complete list. 

Food Pantry – Drop-in services are available during operating hours or students can schedule a time to pick up items. 

Main Campus, 2098 Cedar Hall, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., studentfoodpantry@kirkwood.edu.

Iowa City Campus, Tuesday, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday, noon – 4:30 p.m., food.pantry.ic@kirkwood.edu.

United Way (211) – Crisis and emergency, health, food and housing resources, call 211. 

One Stop Office – Get help with academic advising, admission, Financial Aid and enrollment services, 319-398-7600, financialaid@kirkwood.edu. 

Writing Center – Main Campus, 2080 Cedar Hall, 319-398-5899 ext. 5777. Students can schedule an appointment or just walk in for service.

Iowa City Campus, Room 134, 319-887-3638. Students can schedule an appointment or just walk in for service.

Tutoring – Walk-in tutoring is conducted with unlimited usage throughout the semester. This is a free service to students. 

For more information on the many other services offered, log on to www.kirkwood.edu/tutoring. Main campus, 2071 Cedar Hall, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 319-398-5425 or email tutor.services@kirkwood.edu.

Medical Services – For students needing non-emergency medical attention, Kirkwood Student Health Services are offered at the MercyCare Prairie Creek clinic in Cedar Rapids. Call 319-558-0342 to set up an appointment. Student Health Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 8 – 11 a.m. Clinic Location: 777 76th Ave Dr SW, Cedar Rapids.

Community Health Free Clinic, 947 14th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, 319-363-0416.

His Hands Free Medical Clinic, 400 12th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, 319-862-2636.

Iowa City Free Medical Clinic, 2440 Towncrest Dr., Iowa City, 319-337-4459.

Counseling – Kirkwood Counseling Services offers a safe space for students where everything shared is completely confidential. Services are available at no cost to students currently enrolled at Kirkwood. For more information about the many types of services, log on to www.kirkwood.edu/counseling or call 319-398-5540. 

Public Safety – On campus services offered include 24-hour, 365 days a year campus services, escorts for students, faculty and staff, unlock and jump-starting of vehicles on campus, monitor and enforcement of driving regulations, responding to Blue Light Emergency Phones located throughout the main campus and other services. Call 319-398-7777 for assistance.  

Advising and Transfer Center – Helps students with their academic futures, from developing an academic plan to choosing the best courses to smoothly transfer to a four-year school. This department can also help clarify course requirements or refer students to support services if needed. 

Walk in anytime Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 319-398-5540, e-mail att@kirkwood.edu or log on to www.kirkwood.edu/advising to learn more about services offered. 

Career Services – Has valuable resources that can help students recognize your interests, skills and values and explore career options. To learn more about the many services provided to students, log on to www.kirkwood.edu/careerservices, call 319-398-5540 or e-mail careerservices@kirkwood.edu.

Learning Services – Arranges special accommodations for students with learning disabilities. Log on to www.kirkwood.edu and search for Learning Services to view a full list of resources. Call 319-398-5574 or e-mail learningservices@kirkwood.edu.

Library – Log on to www.kirkwood.edu/library to explore the online databases and get help from a librarian. Main Campus summer hours, Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Iowa City Campus summer hours, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Rec Center – Log on to www.kirkwood.edu/reccenter for more information on equipment and events. Main Campus summer hours, Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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