Career Exploration: Not sure what college major to pursue? Have you forgotten what you really wanted out of life as you focused on earning an income, caring for loved ones, or handling life’s many ups and downs? Pursuing an education is one of the biggest, and sometimes scariest, decisions you can make. Completing a Career Exploration Workshop is a great step to make sure you are on the right path toward building a career around your skills and passions. Workshops are offered weekly and are free of charge.
Financial Aid: Do you have questions about how to pay for college? Need help applying for financial aid? Have questions about using military benefits? Not sure where to start? No problem! Attend one of our Financial Aid Workshops to get the information and help you need. No need to register.
In your acceptance letter, you will receive a link to begin your onboarding process. Once you have signed up through that link, you will start to receive communications about what being a student at Blackhawk means. This will include information on completing your Advising, Registration, and Onboarding (ARO) process.
During the ARO, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful student, meet your academic advisor, create an academic plan, and register for classes. Additional information regarding financial aid, payment plans, books, tools, and supplies will be included.
Held the Saturday before the fall and spring semesters begin, Smart Start Day helps you get ready for the upcoming semester:
The following programs require students to petition for entry: Dental Hygienist, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology (DMS/VT), Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Radiography, and Surgical Technology. In order to be eligible to petition the program for entry, you must apply to the college, meet all program-specific eligibility requirements, and attend a Health Sciences petition meeting specific to the program you plan to petition.
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Identification cards are available to all Blackhawk students. The cards include the Blackhawk logo and address and student picture, name, and nine-digit identification number. The card also includes a barcode that allows you to access resources at the Blackhawk Library and the Learning Resource Center in Monroe.
You can have your picture taken and card issued any time after you have registered for a course. Cards are issued at the Registration and Records Office on Central Campus, Monroe Campus Learning Resource Center, or at our Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. In order for a Blackhawk student ID to be issued, you must present a valid photo ID and class schedule.
"When I need assistance with homework or have questions about my degree or career, there have been plenty of resources available to figure out the next steps."