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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
7 entries Aug 24 → Dec 22, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Oct 19 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Second Eight-Week Classes
Dec 21 → Jan 8, 2027
Winter Minimester 2026-2027
Jan 19 → May 24, 2027
Spring 2027
Mar 22 → May 19, 2027
Spring 2027 Second Eight-Week Classes
Jun 7 → Aug 3, 2027
Summer 2027 June Start
Jul 6 → Aug 3, 2027
Summer 2027 July Start
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E L P Q S T E
EC The East Campus located in Galva, Illinois. L
Lakeside Lakeside Village, the on-campus apartment-style housing located at the East Campus in Galva. 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 representative body for the student population. T
The Hub Hawk's Hub, the campus bookstore that also serves coffee, snacks, and light food items.
The Nest Hawk's Nest, the primary cafeteria and dining area located in Building 4 of the Quad Cities Campus. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
8 details
BHC ID The official student identification card required for library services, gym access, and printing on campus.
Building 1 The main administrative building at the Quad Cities Campus, housing admissions and financial aid.
Building 4 The student life hub at the Quad Cities Campus, containing the gym, cafeteria, and student lounge.
Canvas The learning management system (LMS) where students access course materials, submit assignments, and take quizzes.
east_campus_food_service East Campus Food Service
HC Health Sciences Center, the building housing nursing and other healthcare-related programs.
myBHC The central student web portal used for accessing student email, checking grades, and registering for classes.
STB Sustainable Technology Building, a facility focused on green energy and technical programs. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 8 approved campus terms and 8 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. Using DormWay at Blackhawk College What the product handles for students.
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BHC closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day Black Hawk College honors military community members and observed a campus closure on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Nov 10, 2026
Read More Donate to BHC food, hygiene drive Nov. 1-30 The college is hosting a food and hygiene drive throughout November to help fill campus food pantries at all locations.
Nov 10, 2026
Read More BHC baseball and RI Parks host Adaptive Baseball Program The Black Hawk College baseball team partnered with Rock Island Parks and Recreation for an adaptive program for participants with disabilities.
Oct 28, 2026
Read More BHC closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day holiday. BHC closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day holiday.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Blackhawk College
Express Enrollment for Spring 2027 classes November 12, 2026
An opportunity for students to fast-track the enrollment process for the Spring 2027 semester.
Thanksgiving Feast at East November 18, 2026
BHC students and employees are invited to enjoy a warm meal of turkey and all the fixings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free.
Feed the Hawk – Food & Hygiene Drive November 30, 2026
A month-long drive ending Nov. 30 to collect food and hygiene products for the college food pantries to support students in need.
Foundation Holiday Card Contest December 1, 2026
The final day for the Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation's holiday card contest for talented students.
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