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EC Orientation 2022

Register for Classes

Newly admitted students who have completed placement testing and online orientation – as well as all current BHC students – can register for classes online through myBHC. If you have questions before you register, contact Advising.

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Housing

Black Hawk College offers a variety of housing options for students, faculty and staff. Get details about The Villas and Prairie Pointe Apartments, and read about campus safety.

New Student Checklist

Step 1: Apply for admission

  • Fill out the application.
  • Pay $20 application fee.
  • Look for your welcome letter in 1-2 business days at the email address you provided on the application.
  • Send official transcripts from your high school and/or previous college.
  • Send placement scores from another school or ACT/SAT test scores (taken within the last two years).
  • Apply for financial aid at fafsa.gov. BHC’s school code is 001638. FAFSA is available December 2023 for the following fall semester. Get more information about Financial Aid.

Step 2: Log into myBHC

  • Reference the welcome letter for myBHC login instructions.
  • Access myBHC through the BHC website or mybhc.knippfarms.com.

Step 3: Begin Hawk’s Journey

  • Access Hawk’s Journey, your individualized guide for success, in myBHC.
  • Use Hawk’s Journey to:
    • Determine if you need to complete the placement test.
    • Prepare to meet with an advisor.

Step 4: Work with an advisor and register

  • Create your schedule and register with the help of an advisor.
  • Visit Advising for more information or call to schedule an appointment:

Step 5: Pay tuition

  • Access the My Student Billing tile/menu in myBHC to check payment options, due dates, pay online or set up deferred payment.
  • Contact Career Services to explore jobs.
  • Apply for a BHC Foundation scholarship (March 15-June 1).

Prepare for the First Week of Classes

Don’t Forget!

  • Check your myBHC email frequently for important messages.
  • Access Hawk’s Journey to view the calendar where important dates and deadlines are noted as well as additional information regarding the remaining items.

Library Card

  • Get your Black Hawk College Library card at the Quad-Cities Campus or East Campus libraries.
  • Use your library card for free unlimited MetroLINK rides.

Books

  • Order books online.
  • Pick up books at the Quad-Cities Campus in the Hawk’s Hub in Building 1 or at the East Campus Bookstore in Building A.

Parking

  • Purchase a permit for $25 at the BHC Police Department at either campus, the Bursar’s Office at the Quad-Cities Campus or Enrollment Services at the East Campus. Summers and minimesters are free.
  • If you are using financial aid to buy your parking permit, pick up a voucher at the Hawk’s Hub or the East Campus Bookstore.

Welcome Week

  • Connect with students, faculty and staff to learn about support resources on campus.
  • Watch for information on kickoff events and welcome week activities!

Get Involved

  • Learn more about clubs, organizations and events on campus by stopping by the Student Life Office at the Quad-Cities Campus in Building 4 or the Advising Center at the East Campus in Building A.
  • Visit Student Life for more information.

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