BHC Student Handbook 2020-2021

Students also should check their myBlackhawk email and/or Canvas in case an instructor has canceled an individual class.

Student Activities For detailed information about the student activities, college honor societies, clubs and organizations visit www.bhc.edu/studentlife.

Student Government Association (East Campus) The Student Government Association (SGA) is the officially recognized student governance body for the East Campus. It is composed of up to 14 representatives (seven freshman and seven sophomores) plus four executive officers. Any BHC student has the opportunity to become an SGA member. Executive officers are nominated and elected by the current SGA representatives during the fall academic semester. For more information, visit www.bhc.edu/sgaeast.

Student Government Association (Quad-Cities Campus) The Student Government Association (SGA) is the officially recognized student governance body for the QuadCities Campus. It is composed of 14 senators, including executive officers, and the opportunity to be a part of three standing committees – Activities, Volunteerism and Governing – as well as other committees, such as the InterClub Council Committee. Senators are appointed by the outgoing Senate once a year through an application and interview process. For more information, visit www.bhc.edu/sgaqc.

Testing Centers Quad-Cities Campus – The Quad-Cities Testing Center provides students a quiet place to take paper, online, Accuplacer and nursing tests. This center also provides proctoring of tests from other institutions, such as colleges/universities, GED®, Pearson VUE, real estate, etc. The Testing Center is located in Building 1, below the library.

East Campus – The East Campus Testing Center provides students a quiet place to take paper, online and Accuplacer testing. This center also provides proctoring of tests from other institutions, such as college/universities.

The Testing Center is located in Building A, Room 239.

Transcripts The Registrar’s Office will issue official transcripts of a student’s academic record – including courses, grades, GPA and degree – upon request of the student.

Official transcripts are ordered online. Black Hawk College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide transcript ordering via the web. There is a $6 fee associated with the transcript order. Provide a major credit or debit card when placing the order. A credit card will only be charged after the request is complete.

To order an official BHC transcript: • Go to www.bhc.edu/transcripts.

• Log in to the National Student Clearinghouse secure site.

• This site will take you through the ordering process, including delivery options and fees. Students can order numerous transcripts in a single session. A processing fee will be charged per recipient.

• Order updates will be emailed and orders can be tracked online.

When placing an online transcript request, remember that all requests will be filled in the order in which they are received the next business day.

To order an official BHC transcript in person, submit a paper request form in Enrollment Services. The cost is $6, payable by check or cash to the Bursar’s Office. There will be a short wait time in order for the request to be processed and printed.

If there are any problems with ordering or to update an address in Black Hawk College’s student database, contact Enrollment Services at registrar@bhc.edu.

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