Technology Help
This page contains topics to help solve common technology issues for Black Hawk College Students. If your problem can’t be solved using one of the guides, please reach out to the Information Technology & Systems (ITS) department to assist you with your student account or access.
Initial Setup of myBHC
myBHC is the college’s internal website and app. First-time users must complete a registration process to access personalized functions.
Please Note: It is recommended that you complete your initial registration on a computer rather than a mobile device.
1. Download the Duo Mobile App
The Duo Mobile app is available for Apple or Android devices.
2. Go to myBHC
Navigate to myBHC. Select “Student & Employee Login” in the profile menu.
When prompted for a username, click on the first link in the grey bar titled, “First-time Students click here for login.”
Enter in the following:
- Username (XXXX@student.bhc.edu)
- BHC ID# (900#)
- Last name
- Date of birth
Proceed to “Policy Acceptance and Reset Password.” Check both policies to accept them.
3. Reset Your Password
Enter a password and confirm it by re-entering it in the second box. After saving your password, you will be redirect back to the myBHC sign-in page.
Enter your full email address. Click “Next.”
Enter your newly created password. Click “Sign in.”
4. Setup Duo Mobile
Duo Mobile is the two-factor authentication system used by BHC to verify your identification through push notifications on your mobile device.
After entering your password, click on “Approve with Duo Authentication.” Next, click “Get Started” on the “Welcome to Duo Security” screen.
Choose the “Duo Mobile” option for the fastest, easiest way to authenticate your identification into college systems.
Enter your phone number and then click “Continue.”

5. Confirm Your Information
Check your smartphone and verify that the Duo Mobile app has been downloaded onto the phone.
Click “Next.”
6. Add Your Account to Duo Mobile
Scan the QR code in the Duo Mobile app to add the account. Tap Save. You may leave the name as “Black Hawk College.”
7. Complete a Short Tutorial.
You will be asked to complete a short tutorial. When signing in to your BHC account, you will receive a push notification on your phone. You will be prompted to “Approve” or “Deny” the login.
8. Confirm Final Setup.
On your computer, click Continue to finalize setup.
Knowledge Base
ITS has more in-depth self-help guides available in their knowledge base for current students. You can also view helpdesk tickets you’ve submitted or chat with a virtual agent. Use your BHC credentials to sign in.
More to Explore
Current Students
New Students
Online Learning Tech Requirements
Contact
ITS Help Desk
If you need to submit a help desk ticket, call or email from your student account.
Quad-Cities Campus
Room Q3 A213
In the hallway between Buildings 3 and 4
309-796-5555
5555@bhc.edu



