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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.
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 or phone 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. From the home page, click on the Student tab. Click on: Schedule an appointment with a Quad-Cities Campus Advisor or East Campus Advisor.
- 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
Next, determine how you’d like to work with an Advisor:
- By phone/email – We’ll call you!
- Zoom (requires computer/internet access as well as a webcam) – We’ll set it up!
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
Rhonda Bussell
Educational Advisor
309-854-1710
bussellr@bhc.edu
Quad-Cities Campus Advisors – Moline, IL
Darin Dunphy
309-796-5153
dunphyd@bhc.edu
Cathryn Lass
309-796-5474
lassc@bhc.edu
Melissa Medendorp
309-796-5158
medendorpm@bhc.edu
Nan Reddy
309-796-5161
reddyn@bhc.edu
Brian Beert
309-796-5154
beertb@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.
