It is important that students keep their personal information current (i.e., name, address and/or phone number). Blackhawk needs to have up-to-date information on file in the event of illness or an emergency. Students can change this information by selecting the "Personal Information" card located on the MyBTC homepage. Forms are also available in the Registration and Records Office or on MyBTC (student portal).

Preferred Name

Some Blackhawk students are known by a first name that is different from their legal first name. Students can change their preferred first name through MyBTC or by submitting a "Preferred First Name Request" form to the Registration and Records Office to update their information.

If a student's use of the preferred name is not for misrepresentation, the preferred name will appear instead of the person's legal name in Blackhawk-related systems and documents, except where the legal name is required by college business or legal need.

Required Use of Legal First Name

In some instances, students’ legal names must always be used regardless of whether preferred names have been added to the system. Legal names will always appear on all external use reports and documents including, but not limited to, student ID, hiring paperwork, paychecks, accounts payable checks, student billing, financial aid forms, reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse, tax forms, official College transcripts and any other documents required by law. Legal first names can only be changed on these records when students pursue a legal name change with their home state and/or federal authorities and then submit that documentation to the Registration and Records Office.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Students’ rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) begin upon initial enrollment in courses at Blackhawk, regardless of age. FERPA protects the privacy of students’ education records and provides students the right to review those education records. More information about FERPA and student rights can be found in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities section of the Student Handbook.