Academic Calendar
Fall 2024 classes begin
Search for classes at Black Hawk College Schedules. Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 19. Second eight-week courses begin Tuesday, Oct. 15. Last day to drop a class without instructor signature for 16-week classes is Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Labor Day – College closed
All Black Hawk College facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. The college will re-open and classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day – College closed
All Black Hawk College facilities will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day. The college will re-open and classes will resume Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Registration begins for Spring 2025
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Veterans Day holiday – College closed
All Black Hawk College facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Students are reminded that they still can register online when the college is closed. Minimester classes begin Monday, Dec. 16, and Spring 2025 classes begin Monday, Jan. 13. Spring 2025 Schedule of Classes Registration information
Thanksgiving holiday recess – College closed
All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume Monday, Dec. 2. Students are reminded that they still can register online when the college is closed. Minimester classes begin Monday, Dec. 16, and Spring 2025 classes begin Monday, Jan. 13. The Spring 2025 class schedule […]
Minimester classes begin
Take an online minimester course during the holiday break and earn college credits in just three weeks. Classes begin Monday, Dec. 16 and end Friday, Jan. 3. Minimester courses are listed in the Spring 2025 Schedule of Classes (under Part of Term, select Minimester P.O.T.). Registration information is available on the Register for Classes page. […]
Holiday recess – College closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1
All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. The college will re-open Thursday, Jan. 2. You can register for Spring 2025 classes while the college is closed. Look up Spring 2025 classes on the Schedule of Classes page. Registration information is available on the Register for […]