An educational advisor helps you develop a program of study based on your needs, abilities and interests. 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

Advising Tools

Check out any of the following tutorials on our YouTube channel

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.

New Student Pre-Advising Planner »

STEP 1: Identify the categories below that fit your circumstances

Send appropriate documentation to:
Black Hawk College
Enrollment Services
6600 34th Ave.
Moline, IL 61265
or email: Registrar@bhc.edu

I am a recent high school graduate (within the last 18 months):

Please contact your high school to have your official transcript sent to Enrollment Services.
Also send us your ACT/SAT scores. To request a score report, visit the ACT website or the SAT website.

I have earned college credits at another community college or university:

Contact your transfer institution(s) to request an official transcript be sent to Enrollment Services. Once you verify your transcript(s) have been sent, send an email from your myBlackHawk account (see Step 2) and request that we evaluate your transfer coursework.

I have not attended another college/university and it has been more than 18 months since I graduated from high school:

You will need to complete the Accuplacer test. To prepare for the test, visit Accuplacer.org.
Call to sign up for the test:
Quad-Cities Campus Testing Center – 309-796-5100
East Campus Testing Center – 309-854-1732 or 309-854-1705 or ECILC@bhc.edu

Note: Students who are going to major in the following career programs do not need ACT or SAT scores, nor complete the Accuplacer to schedule an appointment: Equine Science, Horse Science Technology, Veterinary Assistant, Non-Transfer Agribusiness, Non-Transfer Agriculture Production, Automotive Technology, Agriculture Mechanics, Certified Nurse Assistant and Welding.

STEP 2: Confirm your myBlackHawk account.

After you filled out the admissions application, you received an email with your myBlackHawk login information. Use that information to confirm you have access to myBlackHawk.
For help accessing myBlackHawk, view the myBlackHawk Portal Instructions.

STEP 3: View Class Offerings and jump-start your schedule

Browse our schedule of classes and registration information.
Determine if you will be a full-time or part-time student.
Prepare a list of questions for your Advisor.

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:

- 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
Meet Vashti (video)

Brian Beert
309-854-1702
beertb@bhc.edu
Meet Brian (video)

Quad-Cities Campus Advisors – Moline, IL

Darin Dunphy
309-796-5153
dunphyd@bhc.edu
Meet Darin (video)

Kristian Clayton
309-796-5172
claytonk@bhc.edu
Meet Kristian (video)

Karen Dugan
309-796-5107
dugank@bhc.edu
Meet Karen (video)

Jen Holldorf
309-796-5133
holldorfj@bhc.edu
Meet Jen (video)
Please note that Jen advises students who are pursuing career and technical certificates and degrees only