1. Make sure you’re eligible to apply
The Kalamazoo Regional Citizens Academy seeks a diverse group of participants in each academy.
All participants must:
- Live or work in Kalamazoo County
- Be at least 18 years old
Additionally, a background review will be conducted on each applicant and the Kalamazoo Regional Citizens Academy reserves the right to deny entry into the Academy based on a background review.
2. Submit an online application and required attachments
To process your application, all sections must be completed. Missing, incomplete, or inaccurate information will result in the denial of your application. Questions may be directed to kdpscommunityevents@kalamazoocity.org.
After completing the online application, please complete and submit the below documents to kdpscommunityevents@kalamazoocity.org, or drop them off at KDPS Headquarters (150 E. Crosstown Parkway), Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Note, your application will not be processed until KDPS receives all of the below documents.
- Copy of your government issued driver’s license or ID card
- Waiver forms (attached)
- Background Check Authorization (attached)
- Note, the Background Check Authorization must be notarized prior to its submission. The KDPS Records Division can notarize this form without cost at KDPS Headquarters during normal business hours
3. Application Review
After your application is reviewed, you will be notified in writing whether you have been accepted, denied, or placed on a waiting list for a future session within 3 weeks of the Academy start date. Note, submitting an application does not guarantee your acceptance into an Academy session.
