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Registration for Summer & Fall 2025 opens soon

April 7: Registration opens for veterans

April 9: Registration opens for current students

April 23: Registration opens for new students

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How to Apply

Apply for admission to get started on your associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate program. If you have additional questions, please contact us at (608) 757-7710 or admissions@blackhawk.edu.

Complete the online application

Whether you're a graduating high school student, adult learner, or transfer student – the application process is free and completely online. Access application

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Once you’re accepted, you will complete the Advising, Registration, and Onboarding (ARO) process, which will allow you to register for classes and prepare you for the first day of the semester.

Submit Your Transcripts

Please have your high school or college send your official transcripts via a verified third-party vendor, such as Parchment, to Blackhawk. You may also have them mailed.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are here for you. Our mission is to help you build your future with a flexible education in a supportive environment. At Blackhawk, we understand our students have busy lives and hectic schedules which is why the college offers a variety of flexible learning options to best serve you. In addition, we have numerous resources available to help students through their entire educational journey – from the application process to academic support to graduation and beyond. 

Applying is easy, but can vary from student to student. Visit the How to Apply page to get started. The application may be completed online at no-cost.

After you have been accepted to the college, we are here to help you make the most of your experience. By the first day of classes, you can expect to meet with an advisor, take placement testing, and request credit for prior learning. To learn more, visit the After You're Accepted page.

Paying your tuition and additional fees can happen at any time during the registration process; however, many new students pay after they have registered for classes. If you need financial assistance, our Paying for College page can provide you more information about financial aid, payment plans, scholarships and other types of awards.

Blackhawk Technical College is proud to be a Military Friendly School. As a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran education benefits, credit for military training and service, and priority enrollment. In addition, policies are in place to help keep your education on track if you are called for active military service during semester. For more information, visit the Veterans Benefits page.