Black Hawk CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Moline, IL. Operating on a semester system.

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Moline, IL
4K+ students
@bhc.edu
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Trade School

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Black Hawk College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
11
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 Second Eight-Week
  3. Minimester 2026-2027
  4. Holiday Recess 2026-2027
  5. Spring 2027
  6. Spring 2027 Second Eight-Week
  7. Summer 2027 - June Start
  8. Summer 2027 - July Start

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Campus language

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11 terms

B

BHC Pride
The student organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.

E

EC
The East Campus located in Galva, Illinois.

L

Lakeside
Lakeside Village, the student housing complex located at the East Campus.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

Q

QC
The Quad Cities Campus located in Moline, Illinois.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

The Cave
The student lounge and snack bar area located in the lower level of Building A at the East Campus.
The Hawk
The college mascot and a general term for the student identity.
The Hub
The Hawk's Hub, the combined bookstore and cafe area at the Quad Cities Campus.
The Villas
Campus View Villas, the student apartment complex located at the Quad Cities Campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
BHC Alert
The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
bhc_food_pantry
BHC Food Pantry
Building 1
The primary administrative and classroom building at the Quad Cities Campus.
Building 4
The main student services building at the QC campus, containing the gym, financial aid, and advising.
Canvas
The learning management system used for online course content, assignments, and grades.
Hawk's Hub
The official campus bookstore where students purchase textbooks and supplies.
HSC
Health Sciences Center, the facility housing nursing and allied health programs.
myBHC
The central online portal for students to access email, registration, and financial records.
revive_cafe
Revive Cafe
STC
Sustainable Technology Center, the building focused on technical and trade programs.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Aug 16

    Final move-in day at The Villas

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    Last day to register for 16-week classes

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    Final tuition payment deadline

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

Worth a look

Phi Theta Kappa

The official honor society for community colleges, recognizing academic achievement and providing opportunities for leadership and service.

Invite only

Source: bhc.edu · Verified 28 days ago

Campus rituals

Graduation Celebration

The annual commencement ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of graduating students.

Drop in any time

Source: bhc.edu · Verified 28 days ago

Resources & spaces

Advising

Provides academic advising to help students with course selection, degree planning, and transfer information.

Open to all

Career Services

Offers free employment assistance, including résumé and cover letter preparation, interview practice, and job search support.

Open to all

Counseling Services

Provides free, confidential personal counseling to help students manage stress, anxiety, and other personal challenges.

Open to all

Disability Services

Works to ensure that all students have equal access to college programs and services by providing accommodations for students with disabilities.

Open to all

Food Pantry

In partnership with River Bend Food Bank, BHC provides perishable and non-perishable food to any BHC student in need.

Open to all

Source: bhc.edu · Verified 28 days ago

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Life in Moline for Black Hawk College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Moline.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$900

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

20,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Quad Cities MetroLINK bus system

Nearest Airports

Quad City International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49°F

Avg Snowfall

30 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1

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Located off 34th Avenue; used for Express Enrollment events.

Lot 2

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Located southeast of Building 3 and the Health Sciences Center.

Lot 3

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Located southeast of Building 3 and the Health Sciences Center.

Visitor Parking

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Located to the west of Building 1; for short-term use.

Upcoming Events

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Black Hawk College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Peet Hall

Room types: single, double

Prairie Pointe Apartments

Room types: two-bedroom, four-bedroom

The Villas

Room types: two-bedroom, four-bedroom

The Villas at Black Hawk College

Room types: two-bedroom, four-bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@bhc.edu

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