Welcome to kirkwood

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Welcome to Kirkwood Community College, home of the Eagles! Kirkwood, founded in 1966, is one of the most affordable two-year colleges in Iowa and serves about 25,000 credit-seeking students and more than 40,000 students in its continuing ed and professional training programs. Students benefit from focused class sizes, first-rate facilities, and flexible offerings to accommodate a range of lifestyles and schedules. Join me now and explore just a few of the highlights of this expansive, 675-acre main campus in Cedar Rapids.

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The Bookstore is where you can buy or rent textbooks and supplies for class, and shop for gifts and apparel. There's a full line of clothing available from Kirkwood-themed hoodies, t-shirts and yoga pants, to polo shirts and baby bibs. The store also stocks medical and art supplies, as well as the latest tech devices, hardware and software from Apple, Dell, HP and more.

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The Tippie-Mansfield Center is where students from all walks of life can access the right programming for their needs. The Center offers programs geared toward college credit (both for high school and college students), continuing education, adult accelerated learning, and adult high school or GED completion. Inside you'll find a computer lab, classrooms, and offices dedicated to counseling, tutoring and testing services.

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Nielsen Hall provides 75,000 square feet state of lab, office and instructional space for Kirkwood's Business & Information Technology Department. The Hall features a massive computer lab with more than 600 computers and an airy student lounge with campus views, providing a space for students to connect and relax between classes.

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Cedar Hall is headquarters for Kirkwood's Social Sciences and Career Services. You might report here for a class in Economics, History, Cultural Studies, or Psychology. You might also report here to meet with a Criminal Justice or Human Services career advisor. Cedar houses the Learning Center, where you can come to take a range of placement tests or access tutoring, student support, skill-building, and assistive technology, as well.

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Johnson Hall is home to the college's Athletics Department and it's also where fans come to cheer on the Eagles national championship Basketball and Volleyball teams. The facility features cardio and strength training rooms, a gym, racquetball courts, a classroom and offices. Johnson Hall has also serves as a venue for large-scale special events including a recent visit from President Barack Obama.

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Kirkwood Hall is where many of the college's Vice Presidents are based, along with several other key administrators. As a student, you might come to Kirkwood Hall to discuss your Financial Aid, find out about scholarship opportunities, pay your tuition, or register for classes.

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The main campus Library, located in Benton Hall, is accessible to the college community and the general public. Kirkwood also offers a comparable ebrary so that students and distance learners can access resources remotely. Additional resources are available through the interlibrary loan program. There are several places throughout to study and read including oversized armchairs, private study rooms, tables with an outdoor view, and computer workstations. The Library even offers extended hours and free coffee as you cram for finals.