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Transcripted credit classes are Blackhawk classes taught at your high school by your high school teacher. Students who earn a grade of 70% or better in the class receive high school credit as well as a grade on a Blackhawk Technical College transcript during high school.

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We're here to support your goals through our General Educational Development (GED) certificate or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).

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Whether you're a graduating high school student, adult learner, or transfer student – the application process is free and completely online. To get started, access the online application and create an account. Once your application is created, you can select the program(s) you're interested in.

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

Please Note: If not included on your transcripts, submit your official ACT, SAT, or Compass scores or take the free Accuplacer at Blackhawk.

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Please have your high school or college institution send your official transcripts, via a verified third-party vendor such as Parchment, to admissions@blackhawk.edu. You may also have your institution mail them* to Blackhawk Technical College, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546. If you've earned an associate degree or higher, the high school transcripts requirement is waived.

*If sending your transcripts by mail, do not open them or they will not be counted as official

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Get to Know Aisha Butler, Associate of Arts Transfer Program Student

Monday, January 27, 2025

Meet Aisha! Find out which languages she can speak, her favorite cartoon (think bacon pancakes) and which actor she would choose for her character in a...

Get to Know Collin Fowler, Business Management Student

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Find out about the podcast that Collin runs, who he considers his biggest influence, and which animal he would choose to be.

Get to Know Suzy Dantuma, Transfer Coordinator

Monday, January 13, 2025

Meet Suzy, Blackhawk's new Transfer Coordinator! Find out about her journey to this role, what musical instruments she plays and what Shel Silverstein...

Fall 2024 President’s Lists Announced

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Congratulations to the Blackhawk Technical College students who have been named to the President’s High Honors and Honors lists for Fall 2024.

After 21 Years at Blackhawk, Roehl Will Retire on Jan. 31

Monday, January 6, 2025

After more than 20 years of working at Blackhawk Technical College, Tammy Roehl, Administrative Assistant in Public Safety, will retire on Jan. 30.

Athletics at Blackhawk

Blackhawk is a member of the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), offering volleyball, basketball, golf, bowling and clay target shooting.

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