Quad-Cities Campus Commencement

Black Hawk College
Quad-Cities Campus
Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 21, 2026
7 p.m.
Vibrant Arena at The MARK
1201 River Drive, Moline

Ceremony details

• Tickets are not needed to attend.
• Parking is free.
• The venue is handicapped accessible.
• There will be a sign language interpreter.

Arena security details

Guests and attendees are required to enter through entrances with walk-through metal detectors.

• The Vibrant Arena has a “no bag” policy. Bags are not permitted in the arena, with exception of small clutch purses (5″ x 7″ by 2″). Clear bags of larger size are not permitted.
• Small diaper bags are permitted when entering with a child age 3 and younger.
• Car seats and strollers are not permitted into the arena and must be checked at Guest Services.
• Outside food and beverage, including water, may not be brought into the Vibrant Arena.
• Laser pointers, cans, bottles, knives, weapons, explosives, fireworks, and any materials deemed harmful are not permitted within the Vibrant Arena. 
• Cameras and selfie sticks are prohibited at ticketed events.
• Pets or animals (with exception of service animals), beach balls, frisbees, helium balloons, and noisemakers deemed inappropriate to the event.
• In accordance with the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act (430ILCS 66/65), no firearms are permitted within the Vibrant Arena.
• The Vibrant Arena is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is allowed on exterior terraces only. Electronic cigarettes may not be used within the venue.

Questions

Contact Enrollment Services at 309-796-5338 or registrar@bhc.edu or visit the Graduation & Commencement page.