Try out court reporting with free 6-week class
Looking for a rewarding, high-demand career? See if court reporting and captioning is right for you with a free six-week class at the Quad-Cities Campus.
Ready or Not, Here Comes Tomorrow.
We’re here to help you start your college experience, finish a degree or prepare for a new career.
Why Black Hawk College?
Are you ready for tomorrow? Black Hawk College is ready to take you there. We offer in-person, online and hybrid class options with multiple start dates.
75+ Academic programs
From agriculture to the arts, discover which program is right for you.
Degrees
We offer two-year degrees that prepare you to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year school.
Certificates
Gain more knowledge to enter the workforce or apply your certificate towards a two-year associate degree.
Business Training and Community Classes
Learn a new trade, improve your professional skills or pick up a hobby with classes designed for our community members.
Online Learning
Earn your Associate in Arts degree from anywhere with our interactive online degree.
What our students are saying
“The small size means big opportunity. You’re not just joining in, you’re shaping ideas and leading with real impact with direct support from professors who know you by name.”
What’s New at BHC
Apply for ADN, LPN nursing programs by Feb. 27
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) applications are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 27 for their August 2026 program starts.
Get help filling out FAFSA at workshops
Complete your 2026-27 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with help from the BHC Financial Aid Office!
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