New Students

Register for Classes

Newly admitted students who have completed placement testing and online orientation – as well as all current BHC students – can register for classes online through myBHC. If you have questions before you register, contact Advising.

Register for Classes Complete Placement Testing

New Student Checklist

Step 1: Apply for admission

Apply for Admission

Pay the $20 application fee.
Look for your welcome letter in 1-2 business days at the email address you provided on the application.
Send official transcripts from your high school and/or previous college.
Send placement scores from another school or ACT/SAT test scores (taken within the last two years).
Apply for financial aid at fafsa.gov. BHC’s school code is 001638. FAFSA is available December for the following fall semester.
Learn More about Financial Aid

Step 2: Log into myBHC

Reference the welcome letter for myBHC login instructions.
Access myBHC through the BHC website or mybhc.knowledge-gate.com.
- Login questions? Contact the ITS Help Desk at 309-796-5555 or 5555@knowledge-gate.com.

Step 3: Begin Hawk’s Journey

Access Hawk’s Journey, your individualized guide for success, in myBHC.
Use Hawk’s Journey to:
- Determine if you need to complete the placement test.
- Prepare to meet with an advisor.

Step 4: Work with an advisor and register

Create your schedule and register with the help of an advisor.
Visit Advising for more information or call to schedule an appointment:
- East Campus: 309-854-1709
- Quad-Cities Campus: 309-796-5100

Step 5: Pay tuition

Access the My Student Billing tile/menu in myBHC to check payment options, due dates, pay online or set up deferred payment.
Contact Career Services to explore jobs.
Apply for a BHC Foundation scholarship (March 15-June 1).

New Student Checklist (PDF)

Prepare for the First Week of Classes

Don’t Forget!

Check your myBHC email frequently for important messages.
Access Hawk’s Journey to view the calendar where important dates and deadlines are noted as well as additional information regarding the remaining items.

Go to myBHC

Get Your Library Card

Get your Black Hawk College Library card at the Quad-Cities Campus or East Campus libraries.
Use your library card for free unlimited MetroLINK rides.

Learn More about the Libraries

Order or Purchase Books

Order books online. Pick up books at the Quad-Cities Campus in the Hawk’s Hub in Building 1 or at the East Campus Bookstore in Building A.

Order Books Online

Parking

Purchase a permit for $25 at the BHC Police Department at either campus, the Bursar’s Office at the Quad-Cities Campus or Enrollment Services at the East Campus. Summers and mini-mesters are free.

Parking

Welcome Week

Watch for information on kickoff events and welcome week activities!

See Events

Get Involved

Learn more about clubs, organizations and events on campus by stopping by the Student Life Office at the Quad-Cities Campus in Building 4 or the Advising Center at the East Campus in Building A.

Student Life Page