General Information

Black Hawk College’s mission is to provide the environment and resources for individuals to become lifelong learners. Read about how we demonstrate our core values.

Total accessibility, quality instructional programs, student-centered services, and strategic alliances position Black Hawk College as the preferred choice for education and training.

Black Hawk College is accredited by the following organizations:

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institution of Higher Education Higher Learning Commission
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.

Black Hawk College is recognized and certified by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).

Black Hawk College promotes an understanding and appreciation of the differences within the human family; provides an environment that nurtures personal, educational, and professional development; and recognized differences within the human family as an asset. Visit our Diversity Initiative pages to learn more.

Click here to meet our Administration and Board of Trustees.

Click here for budget & annual report information for BHC.

The BHC Student Right to Know page lists helpful information for students.

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106, Title IX).

Should you need any accommodations or information in alternative format, call 309-796-5900.