Technology Help
This page contains topics to help solve common technology issues for Black Hawk College Students. If your problem can’t be solved using one of the guides, please reach out to the Information Technology & Systems (ITS) department to assist you with your student account or access.
Initial Setup of myBHC
myBHC is the college’s internal website and app. First-time users must complete a registration process to access personalized functions.
Please Note: It is recommended that you complete your initial registration on a computer rather than a mobile device.
1. Go to myBHC
Navigate to myBHC. Select “Student & Employee Login” in the profile menu.
When prompted for a username, click on the first link in the grey bar titled, “First-time Students click here for login.”
Enter in the following:
- Username (XXXX@student.record-room.com)
- BHC ID# (900#)
- Last name
- Date of birth
Proceed to “Policy Acceptance and Reset Password.” Check both policies to accept them.
2. Reset Your Password
Enter a password and confirm it by re-entering it in the second box. After saving your password, you will be redirect back to the myBHC sign-in page.
Enter your full email address. Click “Next.”
Enter your newly created password. Click “Next.”
3. Setup Duo Mobile
Duo Mobile is the two-factor authentication system used by BHC to verify your identification through push notifications on your mobile device.
After entering your password, click next on the “Welcome to Duo Security” screen. Choose the “Duo Mobile” option for the fastest, easiest way to authenticate your identification into college systems.
Enter your phone number and then click “Continue.”
4. Confirm Your Information
Confirm your phone number. Click “Send me a passcode.” Enter the passcode into the provided verification field. Click “Verify.”
5. Download the Duo Mobile App
The Duo Mobile app is available for Apple or Android devices.
6. Add Your Account to Duo Mobile
After the app is downloaded, click “Next.” In the app, select the option to “Scan a QR code.” Scan the code on your computer with your mobile device and the Duo Mobile app.
Click “Continue” to confirm the account. Once the setup is complete, click “Log in with Duo” button.
Setup for myBHC is now complete.
Knowledge Base
ITS has more in-depth self-help guides available in their knowledge base for current students. You can also view helpdesk tickets you’ve submitted or chat with a virtual agent. Use your BHC credentials to sign in.
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ITS Help Desk
If you need to submit a help desk ticket, call or email from your student account.
Quad-Cities Campus
Room Q3 A213
In the hallway between Buildings 3 and 4
309-796-5555
5555@record-room.com