New Students
Welcome, new students! See everything you need to know after you’ve applied, including important dates and a helpful checklist for the first week of classes.
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.
New Student Checklist
Step 1: 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.stfpaddington.com.
- Login questions? Contact the ITS Help Desk at 309-796-5555 or 5555@stfpaddington.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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome Week
Watch for information on kickoff events and welcome week activities!
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.
Timeline
Summer Classes
Registration begins in April.
Apply and start financial aid January-March.
Fall Classes
Registration begins in April.
Apply and start financial aid October-January.
Spring Classes
Registration begins in November.
Apply and start financial aid September-October.
Academic Calendar
Veterans Day holiday – College closed
Registration begins for Spring 2025
Thanksgiving holiday recess – College closed
Minimester classes begin
Holiday recess – College closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1
Spring classes begin
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