Students should refer to the academic plan in Degree Planner in Starfish. Students are introduced to their Degree Plans during the Advising, Registration and Onboarding process. Following an academic plan will help keep students on track for program completion. Students should speak to their assigned Academic Advisor if they have questions about their academic plan or course schedule.

Blackhawk offers flexible education at various locations and times in an effort to better meet students' needs. When registering for classes, students should take note of the times, location and method of delivery for the classes.

Flexible Learning

Blackhawk provides courses in alternative delivery formats:

MyEdChoice

This option allows you to choose how you attend each class and does not lock you into one format. In a MyEdChoice class, you have the option to attend:

• in the classroom at a set class time,
• live during class time using video conferencing, or
• online at anytime

You can mix and match how you attend class or pick the option that works best for you.

FlexLab (Flexible Laboratory)

This option allows you to attend when it is most convenient for you, within the designated open lab hours. The non-lab instructional content may be delivered face-to-face or online.

Hybrid

Course content is delivered in a blend of face-to-face and online sessions. At least 50% of the content is delivered online. 

Online

The entire course is delivered online, although in-person proctored testing and assessment may be required. 

Face-to-Face Classroom (traditional)

This option meets one or more times each week in a classroom setting. Assignments or learning activities may be completed online. 

Face-to-Face Laboratory

This option meets one or more times each week in a laboratory setting. Assignments or learning activities may be completed online.