Advising Tools | New Students | Current & Returning Students | QC Campus Advisors | East Campus Advisors | FAQs
An educational advisor helps you develop a program of study based on your needs, abilities and interests. You should meet with an advisor prior to registering for each semester to make sure you’re on track to meet your educational goals. If your goals change, together you and your advisor can develop a new plan. Educational advisors are available to you year-round, whether you are currently enrolled or thinking about attending.
Advisors and faculty members are partners interested in your success at Black Hawk College. We encourage you to meet with faculty members who are experts in their fields and may provide you with valuable direction, especially when you are ready to graduate.
Our mission: Advising Center staff promote the mission of Black Hawk College by developing intentional partnerships with students to foster success in education, career, and lifelong learning.
How we carry out our mission: Students are assigned to a specific educational advisor upon application to Black Hawk College. Advisors believe that establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students is key to student growth and success. Students should meet with their advisor regularly to ensure educational goals are met in a timely manner. Educational advisors are available year-round.
At a minimum, students should follow these meeting schedules:
- Meet in February/March for Summer/Fall semester planning
- Meet in September/October for Spring semester planning
Advisors and faculty members are partners interested in your success at Black Hawk College. We encourage you to meet with faculty members who are experts in their fields and may provide you with valuable direction, especially when you are ready to graduate.
Advising Tools
Check out any of the following tutorials on our YouTube channel
- How to Register
- Change of Program
- Schedule Change
- Degree Audit Basics
- Degree Audit Plan
- Degree Audit What If and Look Ahead
- Graduation Application
- Pre-Advising Planning
NEW STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED
Welcome! We’re glad you’ve chosen to become a student at Black Hawk College.
Prior to scheduling a meeting: Please complete the three easy steps outlined in the New Student Pre-Advising Planner.
Once you have completed all three steps, you can schedule your advising appointment via your myBlackHawk account on the Student tab.
CURRENT AND RETURNING STUDENTS
Advisors are available for virtual, phone or on-campus appointments. Students are encouraged to meet with advisors to complete a plan for graduation during non-registration periods.
There are three ways you can make an appointment:
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- Online: Through your myBlackHawk account.
- Call the Quad-Cities Campus: 309-796-5100
- Call the East Campus: 309-854-1709
- Email: advqc@bhc.edu or a specific advisor QC Campus Advisors | East Campus Advisors
Advising Events
Advising sponsors many events throughout the year. Please follow our Facebook page and keep an eye on the myBlackHawk announcements. In addition, check your student email account on a regular basis. Advisors will send you information that relates to your specific needs.
East Campus Advisors – Galva, IL
Vashti Berry
Coordinator of Orientation and Educational Advisor
309-854-1711
berryv@bhc.edu
Brian Beert
309-854-1702
beertb@bhc.edu
Quad-Cities Campus Advisors – Moline, IL
Darin Dunphy
309-796-5153
dunphyd@bhc.edu
Karen Dugan
309-796-5107
dugank@bhc.edu
Jen Holldorf
309-796-5133
holldorfj@bhc.edu
Please note that Jen advises students who are pursuing career and technical certificates and degrees only
Cathryn Lass
309-796-5474
lassc@bhc.edu
Melissa Medendorp
309-796-5158
medendorpm@bhc.edu
Nan Reddy
309-796-5161
reddyn@bhc.edu
Jennifer Schmidt
309-796-5165
schmidtj@bhc.edu
Advising questions or concerns?
While advisors can address many of your questions and concerns, feel free to contact the Director of Advising Services:
Darcie McAndless
Director of Advising Services
309-796-5100
mcandlessd@bhc.edu
FAQs:
How to add classes after registration:
How to drop classes after registration:
View which classes you have left to complete your degree or certificate:
How to change your major:
Other Resources:
- Ordering a BHC transcript
- Financial Aid Questions or 309-796-5400
- Payment Questions: or 309-796-5200
- To connect with additional Student Services departments and processes, visit Admissions or Academics.
