The Benefits of K

As an employee of Kalamazoo College, you have access to an extended range of value added benefits.

Car Rental Service

Enterprise offers up to a 5% discount on car rental services using code XZ20ADS.

Cellular Phone Service

Receive a discount with Verizon Wireless New and existing customers receive 18% off most voice plans $40 and higher. Discounts may also be available on equipment. Visit Verizon Wireless Discount. You will need your kzoo.edu email.


Community Reflections

Reflect upon subjects in the K College community Community Reflections take place every Friday of the quarter at 11am in Stetson Chapel. Visit Religious and Spiritual Life for details.

Continuing Education

Build your skills and knowledge You may audit* K classes. Also, access free resources by visiting Learning and Development.


Dining Services

Easy, convenient meals Load funds onto your ID for use at Dining Services locations on campus. Funds for dining services are loaded in the Dining Services Office in Hicks.


Emotional Support

Provided by our Employee Assistance Program Locate referrals for services and additional information by visiting https://hr.kzoo.edu/current-employees/eap/.


Employee Benefits Concierge

Connect with a dedicated contact who can walk you through questions or concerns with your employee benefits. Whether you have a difficult question or just need a little guidance, confidential and professional assistance is just a call or email away. Please contact concierge@acrisure.com or 616.541.1245.


Financial Information

Provided by our Employee Assistance Program Locate referrals for services and additional information by visiting https://hr.kzoo.edu/current-employees/eap/.


Health Insurance – Open Enrollment

Make changes to your health insurance Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Life insurance Open Enrollment is in November for the January 1 plan year. Please visit Benefits.


Health, Vision, Dental Insurance in Retirement

Designed to support you and your family Available coverage* includes health, life and disability insurance, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending accounts and retirement savings. Visit Emeriti Retirement Healthcare Savings Program for more details.


Holiday Schedule

Paid calendar Holidays, plus academic break time Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, end of the year break, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Memorial Day. Additional academic break days are at the discretion of the President’s Staff.


Hornet Events

Cheer our hornets on to victory Bring your K ID to home sporting events for free admission for you and your immediate family members. Visit Kalamazoo College Hornets for event schedules. (guests without ID subject to fees)


Identification Card

Your K ID card has many benefits Use your K ID for free admission to K home sporting events, bookstore discounts, convenient on-campus dining, access to the Wellness Room and certain campus buildings. IDs are issued through Campus Safety located in Hicks.

Leaves of Absence

Take approved time off for personal or medical reasons Each situation is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Human Resources at or 269.337.7223 for more details.

Legal Assistance

Provided by our Employee Assistance Program Locate referrals for services and additional information by visiting https://hr.kzoo.edu/current-employees/eap/.

Library Benefits

Materials Check Out and Inter-Library Loans Check items out from K’s Library. Still looking for something? Visit the circulation desk for assistance in obtaining your desired item from a partner library, delivered to K for your convenience.

Employee Assistance Program

Free, confidential service Offers information and referrals on a wide variety of topics, such as finding qualified child care, pet care, summer care, and senior care facilities, educational programs, adoption, and financial information, legal consultation for most legal issues. Locate referrals for services and additional information by visiting https://hr.kzoo.edu/current-employees/eap/.

Paid Time Off

Paid time to balance your personal and professional lives Types of Paid Time Off include vacation, emergency time, holidays (see Holiday Schedule), academic break time, jury duty, and bereavement.


Retiree Support

Continue to benefit from your time with K into retirement Access to healthcare coverage and other support continues* into retirement. Contact Human Resources or 269.337.7223 for more details.


Retirement Planning

Personal Retirement Planning Meet one-on-one with a representative through TIAA for personal retirement planning assistance. Set-up a TIAA account and login to schedule an appointment at your workplace.


Travel Program

Protection when you travel domestically or internationally by Unum Services include emergency medical evacuation, 24-hour multilingual assistance, pre-trip planning services, medical referrals and assistance with lost/ stolen items.
1.800.872.1414 Reference number 01.AA.UN.762490


Tuition Remission

Financial support for your child’s education Provides full tuition benefit* at Kalamazoo College. At other GLCA schools, the student is charged a tuition* share equal to 15% of average tuition of participating schools. Visit the Tuition Remission website.


Vision Program

Discounted vision All employees and their families may use the Vision Advantage Program at any Rx Optical location. Discounts on exams, glasses and contacts for children and adults. Reference membership #KCL1847, Plan #313.


Wellness Program

Faculty and staff wellness program Coordinated by Jen Bailey, employees have access to the Fitness & Wellness Center, assessment and coaching, seminars/ workshops, pilates, yoga, circuit training, zumba, swimming, walking program, and weight training. Visit Fitness and Wellness Center.


*Restrictions Apply