Commencement 2025 information for families, friends
Get details about our 2025 commencement ceremonies.
Ready or Not, Here Comes Tomorrow
We’re here to help you start your college experience, finish a degree or prepare for a new career.
Why Black Hawk College?
Are you ready for tomorrow? Black Hawk College is ready to take you there. We offer in-person, online and hybrid class options with multiple start dates.
75+ Academic programs
From agriculture to the arts, discover which program is right for you.
Degrees
We offer two-year degrees that prepare you to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year school.
Certificates
Gain more knowledge to enter the workforce or apply your certificate towards a two-year associate degree.
Business Training and Community Classes
Learn a new trade, improve your professional skills or pick up a hobby with classes designed for our community members.
Online Learning
Earn your Associate in Arts degree from anywhere with our interactive online degree.
What our students are saying
“The Black Hawk advantage for me was the opportunity to take my time to find out who I am while still pursuing my education. It ended up being one of the best decisions I have made.”
What’s New at BHC
Use financial aid in bookstores May 27-June 6
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, […]
BHC artists win awards in 2025 Student Art Exhibition
Eight Black Hawk College students recently were honored for their artistic talent in the annual Student Art Exhibition at the Quad-Cities Campus.
Upcoming Events
21May
5-21-2025 // 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
College offices closed (Staff Development)
26May
5-26-2025 // All Day
Memorial Day holiday – College closed
26May
5-26-2025 // 12:00 am – 11:59 pm