About Us

A message from Dr. Jeremy Thomas, President of Black Hawk College.

It’s thrilling to think about the thousands of students nationwide who are stepping into the world of higher education. These students understand that attending college and earning a degree is a transformative experience that can significantly enhance their lives. Black Hawk College has been a proud participant in this transformative journey since 1946, offering a comprehensive range of programs that allows students to earn transfer credits or delve into career-specific pathways that lead directly to the workforce.

But the experience at Black Hawk College extends far beyond the classroom. We offer a rich tapestry of extracurricular activities and engagement opportunities. Whether you’re drawn to the dynamic world of student government, the competitive spirit of our athletics teams, the unique experiences of our competitive agricultural teams, or the harmonious offerings of our music programs, there’s a place for you here. We encourage you to visit our campus and see for yourself why Black Hawk College stands out as an exceptional choice for your educational and personal growth.

I am excited about the prospect of meeting you and welcoming you to our campus family.

Best regards,

Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas
President, Black Hawk College

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Improving Life Through Learning

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Black Hawk College’s district office is located at the Quad-Cities Campus in Moline, while the East Campus is located five miles south of Kewanee. Black Hawk College serves all or part of nine counties in northwestern Illinois with a population of more than 225,000 residents.

Operated as one college with two campuses and several outreach sites, Black Hawk College offers both career and transfer programs. The college also offers a wide range of special purpose and community outreach programs.

Black Hawk College offers a full array of student clubs, honor societies, athletic programs and judging teams. Athletic teams compete in the NJCAA Arrowhead Conference.

Black Hawk College operates within Illinois Community College District #503, an area encompassing 2,200 square miles in nine counties of northwestern Illinois (Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Marshall, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark and Whiteside). In addition to full-service campuses in Moline and near Kewanee, the college operates the Adult Learning Center in Rock Island, the Community Education Center in Kewanee, the Industrial Training Lab Extension Center in Moline, the Outreach Center in East Moline, and the Welding and Skilled Trades Center in Kewanee. The college offers a variety of career and transfer programs and serves more people than any other institution of higher education in the Quad-Cities area.

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Leadership

The goal of Black Hawk College administration is to assure that both faculty and staff have the resources necessary to teach and assist students.

Board of Trustees

There are seven (7) trustees on the Black Hawk College Board elected at large from the Community College District #503.

Mission and Vision

Black Hawk College’s mission is to inspire students, develop talent, and strengthen communities.

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Accreditation

Accreditation is important to Black Hawk College to remain competitive with other learning institutions, as it provides assurance to the public, in particular to prospective students.