Dual Enrollment Registration

1. Student meets with their high school counselor to obtain permission to apply to the program.
2. Student completes the Online Application for Admission to Black Hawk College. This is only needed the first time the student takes college classes.
3. Student must take Black Hawk College’s COMPASS course placement testing in English, reading and mathematics. Qualifying ACT scores may be used in lieu of COMPASS. Go to the Black Hawk College website for COMPASS session schedules, qualifying ACT score information and information on what to study prior to making COMPASS.
4. Student brings completed High School Student Registration Form to their high school counselor to register for courses. This form requires signatures of student, a parent/guardian and a high school official. Student MUST complete this form EACH semester they wish to take dual enrollment/dual credit courses.
5. Student or his/her parent/guardian pays tuition if required. Contact your high school counselor about costs and possible tuition assistance.
6. If the student wishes to receive high school credit in addition to college credit for the course, it is his/her responsibility to contact the high school.

Home-schooled students: Follow same procedure as above except parent/guardian completes form as school official.

Admission Application | COMPASS Course Placement Testing