Black Hawk College

Apply for 2025-26 scholarships
2025-03-15 - 2025-05-31 | Black Hawk College East Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, IL, 61434, United States
Students – Apply now for 2025-26 scholarships from the Black Hawk College Foundations!
You complete only one application whether you are enrolling at the Quad-Cities Campus or the East Campus. However, once in the application, you must select the campus you will be attending in order to qualify for scholarships specific to each campus.
The Foundation Scholarship Application deadline is Saturday, May 31.
Award announcements will begin in July.

Baseball NJCAA Midwest District Finals-Double Elimination
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17 | Madison Area Technical College, 3550 Anderson St., Madison, WI, 53704, United States
See download for full schedule.
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Equine 50th Celebration
2025-05-17 14:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Black Hawk College East Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, IL, 61434, United States
The Black Hawk College Equine Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary!
Join us!

Arena Open House and Tours
2:30-4:30 p.m.
East Campus
Equine Program Celebration
5-9 p.m.
The Stables (located just south of Kewanee at 2350 U.S. Highway 34)
Catered by Henn House BBQ
Cost – $50 per person

We will mark the occasion with a time capsule!
If you are interested in donating an item (photos, video clips, small awards, etc.) to go in the time capsule, email Dalton Nyman.
Items we can’t accept include perishable items and medium to large items.
Purchase tickets or make a donation.

NJCAA D2 National Softball Championship
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-24 | Choccolocco Park, 954 Leon Smith Parkway, Oxford, 36203, United States
Games determined by Bracket
Oxford, AL, TBD
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NJCAA DII Men's Golf Championship
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-23 | Swan Lake Resort, 5203 Plymouth Laporte TRL, Plymouth, IN, 46563, United States
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Join us at Swan Lake Resort for the NJCAA Region 4 Golf Tournament, showcasing top talent in college athletics.

College offices closed (Staff Development)
2025-05-21 08:00 - 13:00 | All Black Hawk College locations, IL, United States
Black Hawk College offices will be closed Wednesday, May 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. so staff members can participate in Staff Development Day.
Online registration will still be available during these hours.
Thank you for understanding.

Baseball NJCAA D2 National Championship
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-31 | IL
TBD
Enid, OK
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Deadline to apply for Occupational Therapy Assistant program
2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
*Deadline extended to Monday, May 26.*
Black Hawk College is launching a new Occupational Therapy Assistant program in Fall 2025. Interested students must apply by Monday, May 12 May 26.
The BHC program does not have any course prerequisites, however students do need to complete 10 hours of observation before they apply. They also need to provide a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.
Students graduate in just over two years (six semesters) with an Associate in Applied Science degree then are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Exam.
Get more information about the new Occupational Therapy Assistant program and how to apply.
OTA program details

Use financial aid in the bookstores
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-06 | IL
Students with financial aid (loans, scholarships, grants, etc.) for Summer 2025 may use their funds in the East Campus Bookstore and the Hawk’s Hub from Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, June 6.

Students can use their accounts to buy textbooks, clothing, school supplies and more.
Find Summer 2025 books in the online bookstore.
Students MUST provide their student ID (900# that is located in myBHC) to use their financial aid in the bookstore.
Hours:

East Campus Bookstore – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Quad-Cities Campus Hawk’s Hub – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, email bookstoregroup@bhc.edu or call 309-796-5500.

Deadline to apply for 2025-26 scholarships
2025-05-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States

June Start classes begin
2025-06-02 | Black Hawk College East Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, IL, 61434, United States
For Summer 2025, June Start classes begin Monday, June 2.
Final examinations are the last meeting day of class.

For four-week classes, grades are due Wednesday, July 2 by 5 p.m.
For six-week classes, grades due Tuesday, July 16 by 5 p.m.
For eight-week classes, grades due Tuesday, July 30 by 5 p.m.

Register for June Start classes.

Western Illinois University visit
2025-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Curious about transferring? Join us to learn more about admissions, available majors, financial aid and what life as a transfer student is like.
Visit with a representative from Western Illinois University between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 in Building 1 in the lower lobby.
No need to reserve a spot. Just stop by and say hello!

Extended deadline for 2025-26 scholarship application
2025-06-06 23:59 | IL
The Black Hawk College Foundation Scholarship Application deadline has been extended to Friday, June 6 at 11:59 p.m.
You complete only one application whether you are enrolling at the Quad-Cities Campus or the East Campus. However, once in the application, you must select the campus you will be attending in order to qualify for scholarships specific to each campus.
Award announcements will begin in July.

Court Reporting Technology - First Steps
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Court reporting is a fast-paced career that offers challenging, rewarding work.
The Black Hawk College Court Reporting Technology program features classroom training, supervised internships and real-time training.
Find out about the program in a free prerequisite course, First Steps.
Choose from:

Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon

The class will be at the Quad-Cities Campus in Building 1, Room 303.
You do not need to register to attend.

Juneteenth - College closed
2025-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 | All Black Hawk College locations, IL, United States
All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

What Is Juneteenth?
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2023

Students still can register online when the college is closed.
July Start classes begin Monday, June 30, and Fall 2025 classes begin Monday, Aug. 25.
Look up college-credit classes and register.
Look up Professional and Continuing Education classes and register.

College closed June 20
2025-06-20 00:00 - 23:59 | All Black Hawk College locations, IL, United States
All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Friday, June 20, 2025.
Students still can register online when the college is closed.
July Start classes begin Monday, June 30, and Fall 2025 classes begin Monday, Aug. 25.
Look up college-credit classes and register.
Look up Professional and Continuing Education classes and register.

Hawk's Hub closed for inventory
2025-06-26 13:30 - 2025-06-30 23:59 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
The Hawk’s Hub (the Quad-Cities Campus bookstore) will be closed at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Monday, June 30 for annual inventory.
The East Campus Bookstore will be closed Friday, June 27 and Monday, June 30 for annual inventory.
Online ordering also will be suspended during this time.
Both bookstores will reopen Tuesday, July 1.
For more information, email bookstoregroup@bhc.edu.
Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience.

East Campus Bookstore closed for inventory
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-30 | Black Hawk College East Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, IL, 61434, United States
The East Campus Bookstore will be closed Friday, June 27 and Monday, June 30 for annual inventory.
Online ordering also will be suspended during this time.
Both bookstores will reopen Tuesday, July 1.
For more information, email bookstoregroup@bhc.edu.
Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience.

QC Veterans Experience Action Center - Day 1
2025-06-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Meet face-to-face with representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to get claims assistance, enroll in health care and access other VA and community services such as mental health, suicide prevention, dental, education and much more.

Veterans, transitioning military, spouses and caregivers are encouraged to attend.
Bring DD-214 and documents related to new or current claims.

The event will from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 be at the Quad-Cities Campus in Building 3. Attendees should park in Lot 3 off 34th Avenue.
For a list of services available at the event and participating agencies, visit the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board on Facebook.
The QC Veterans Experience Action Center is presented by Black Hawk College, UnityPoint Health – Trinity, the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and numerous state, county and local organizations.

QC Veterans Experience Action Center - Day 2
2025-06-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States

July Start classes begin
2025-06-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Black Hawk College East Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, IL, 61434, United States
For Summer 2025, July Start classes begin Monday, June 30.
Final examinations are the last meeting day of class.
Grades are due Tuesday, July 29 by 5 p.m.
Register for ClassesApply to BHC

Western Illinois University visit
2025-07-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Curious about transferring? Join us to learn more about admissions, available majors, financial aid and what life as a transfer student is like.
Visit with a representative from Western Illinois University between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 in Building 1 in the lower lobby.
No need to reserve a spot. Just stop by and say hello!

Independence Day - College closed
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | All Black Hawk College locations, IL, United States
All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.

Board of Trustees mini-retreat
2025-07-07 17:00 - 18:00 | QC Campus: Building 1, Room 255 (Black Hawk Room), 6600 34th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265, United States
The Board of Trustees mini-retreat will be in Building 1, Room 255 (Black Hawk Room).

LEAP - Leadership Engagement with Awesome People!
2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Are you ready to leap into your potential and connect with fellow students?
LEAP – Leadership Engagement with Awesome People – is for aspiring young leaders looking to make a splash at the Quad-Cities Campus!
Whether you’re a new or current BHC student, we encourage you to hop in for a day of empowerment at LEAP!
What to expect:

Fun and interactive activities
Leadership development opportunities
Free lunch!

Don’t miss this opportunity to leap, learn and lead with your fellow BHC students!
Feel free to bring a friend!
Register online by 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12.
To register after online registration closes, email Jana Koch.

Express Enrollment (QC Campus)
2025-07-30 08:00 - 18:30 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
No matter which stage of enrollment you are in, Express Enrollment allows you to fast track through the enrollment process!
We’ll be open extended hours to help you!
To get started:

Come to the Quad-Cities Campus between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Stop by the Welcome Desk in Building 1.
You’ll be pointed in the right direction depending on what you need to do.

You will be able to:

Apply to BHC.
Complete placement testing.
Meet with an advisor to pick your courses and register for Fall 2025 classes.
Get help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Get help filling out enrollment forms.
Pay your bill or set up a payment plan.
Shop in the Hawk’s Hub, the BHC bookstore.

Fall 2025 classes start Aug. 25!
For more information, contact:
Black Hawk College Recruitment Team
309-796-5000
info@bhc.edu

BHC Volleyball Alumni Game
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Join us for a BHC volleyball alumni game at the Quad-Cities Campus!
The game will be in Building 3 in the gym.
Free admission!

Braves Golf Fundraiser Outing 2025
2025-08-11 12:00 | Pinnacle Country Club, 11928 Knoxville Road, Milan, IL, 61264, United States
Hit the links Aug. 11 for some fun and fundraising!
All money raised will go to support the Braves men’s golf team.
11 a.m. – Golfer registration
Noon – Shotgun start
Pinnacle Country Club, Milan
4-person scramble
$100 per player/$400 per team
Post-golf reception with food
Optional games available for purchase at registration:

Team Skins – $20 per team
Team Mulligans – $20 per team (4 mulligans per player)
“Buy in on BHC” – $40 per team
BHC golfers will be teeing off from the red tees on all par 5s.

Hole sponsor signs are $100 and due by Tuesday, July 15.
For more information, contact head coach Shayne Shepherd.

Use financial aid in the bookstores
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-31 | IL
Students with financial aid (loans, scholarships, grants, etc.) for Fall 2025 may use their funds in the East Campus Bookstore and the Hawk’s Hub from Monday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Sept. 5.

Students can use their accounts to buy textbooks, clothing, school supplies and more.
Find Fall 2025 books in the online bookstore.
Students MUST provide their student ID (900# that is located in myBHC) to use their financial aid in the bookstore.
Both bookstores will have extended hours to help students get ready for Fall 2025:

Quad-Cities Campus extended hours
East Campus extended hours

For more information, email bookstoregroup@bhc.edu or call 309-796-5500.
