Student Resource Links
Check your course syllabus for many more links to services and activities across campus.
General Resources
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Kirkwood Community College Dept/Faculty/Staff Directory - find people, places, email and phone numbers
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College Catalog - Find course information
- Bookstore - Find materials for courses. Information on required materials will be in the course syllabus
- Online Exams - Information on taking monitored exams in online courses
- Tips for Test Taking - General advice for taking exams
- Kirkwood Calendar - Academic and event calendars
- Kirkwood Policies - The student handbook
- Kirkwood Scholarships - Information on scholarship application
Technology and Software
- Talon (log into courses) - Course materials, syllabus, grades and activities
- Pulse - Mobile app for Talon
- Student Email and Office 365 - Access your student email and office programs like Word and Powerpoint
- MyHub - Financial information, Registration, Academic Planning and Academic Profile
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