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Applying as a New Student

It’s easy to get started at BHC so take your first step by submitting your application online now. You’ll be asked to create an account if you haven’t attended BHC before. Additional questions will be asked about your academic history, intended start date, program of study and demographic information.

Submit Transcripts to BHC

After you have submitted your application, please coordinate to have official transcripts sent to Black Hawk College directly from your high school or previous colleges. Electronic copies forwarded by students are considered unofficial.

Applying as a College Student

Select the “I want to attend college after high school” application.

After creating your account, start a new application and select this option if you’ve already graduated from high school.

Applying as a High School Student

Select the “I want to attend college while still in high school” application if you:

  • Are currently enrolled in high school.
  • Plan to take dual-credit classes.
  • Will be enrolled in both high school and college at the same time.

You must apply to become a Black Hawk College student before you can register for classes.

View High School Dual-Credit Information

Note: Dual-credit students must reapply as a new student if attending after high school graduation.

Applying as an International Student

International students studying in the U.S. with an F-1 Visa have an alternate application process.

Application

College Application Fee

When you are ready to submit your application, please have a debit or credit card available for the nonrefundable $20 application fee at the end of the application. There are no fees for dual-credit applications.

Application for New College OR Dual-Credit (high school) Students

Apply Now Application for Admission (PDF)

Health Science Students

Students applying to Black Hawk College should select the AAS/General Occupational and Technical Studies (GOTS) if they plan to later apply to these programs, which have selective admission requirements:

Returning Students

If you’ve been away from Black Hawk College more than two years, you must reapply.

Guest Students

If you’re enrolled at another college and plan to take summer, online or minimester credit classes, choose NDS-TRANSFER for Program of Study on the application.

International Students

There is a separate application process for international students.

Open Door Policy

Black Hawk College has an open door admission policy for anyone who is:

  • A high school graduate, has a GED® certificate OR demonstrates college readiness
  • At least 18 years old
  • A transfer student from another college or university

Continuing Education

For professional development training, GED® classes, bus trips, youth programs and more, take advantage of our non-credit programs and classes for all ages.

Admissions Events

13Aug
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus

QC Kickoff Fall 2026

13Aug
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus

QC Kickoff Fall 2026

17Aug
8-17-2026 to 8-21-2026

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Contact

Enrollment Services

registrar@bhc.edu

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5338

East Campus

309-854-1707