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Black Hawk College

Black Hawk College campus
Black Hawk College offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs across two campuses and online.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPublicUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed

Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Aviation

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

Please use this application if you want to earn a certificate, as associate degree, or just want to take a course or two.  The application is also for students who want to take classes at BHC before transferring to a four-year college or university.  A nonrefundable $20 application fee is required prior to final submission of this application. Please contact registrar@bhc.edu with any questions. 

This application is not intended for students who are attending or planning to attend on non-immigrant student visa. 

If you wish to attend Black Hawk College on a non-immigrant student visa, please visit our website for additional information and a separate admissions application. 

https://www.bhc.edu/admissions/international-student-admissions/

https://www.bhc.edu/wp-
content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2024/01/application-packet-for-international-students-2024.pdf

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Additional information

We make college affordable!

A low cost makes community college a smart choice.  Still, paying for college can be one of your biggest concerns, and we want to make it as easy as possible.  We offer financial aid opportunities and flexible tuition payment plans through the Bursar's office. 

Please contact finaid@bhc.edu or bursar@bhc.edu with questions. 

BHC Foundation Scholarship applications are open March 15 through May 31!

Visit us

Plan your campus tour!

Come see for yourself what Black Hawk College has to offer by scheduling a visit or attending one of our special events with the admissions team. 

Quad-Cities Campus:
Maya Davis 309-796-5341 davisma@bhc.edu
Lauren Rogan 309-796-5344 roganl@bhc.edu

East Campus:
Haley Howerton 309-854-1724 howertonh@bhc.edu

"The Black Hawk advantage for me was the opportunity to take my time to find out who I am while still pursuing my education. It ended up being on of the best decisions I have made."