Apply @ Hawkeye

Congratulations on starting your application process at Hawkeye Community College!

Guest Students: Students from another college or university wishing to register as a part-time student will need to complete the Guest Student registration process.

Changing your Program of Study: Students wishing to change their major will need to complete the Change Your Program of Study Application.

Application for Admission to a Program of Study

Please follow the below steps to ensure your application for admission to a Program of Study is completed properly.
 

1. Complete an Admissions Application. There is no application fee.

2. Send your ACT scores, official COMPASS scores, or register for the COMPASS assessment.

   The ACT is not required, but it is accepted for admission. If you choose not to take the ACT, you must take the COMPASS assessment.

   If you have taken the ACT, your scores will appear on your high school transcript.

   Official COMPASS scores are sent directly from the testing institute to Hawkeye. Unofficial scores will not be accepted.

   If you have prior college credit in math, reading, or English, you may be exempt from one or more assessment areas. Please contact the Admissions office for more information.

3. Send your official transcripts to the Admissions office.

   An official transcript is sent directly from your high school, college, university, or trade school in a sealed envelope.

   • Official high school transcripts showing graduation and/or GED scores.

   • Official college transcripts if you have attended another college, university, or trade school and would like to receive possible credit.

   • Military transcripts: military branch transcript request websites

Admission Confirmation

We will send you a letter of acceptance or non-acceptance in the mail notifying you of your acceptance status once you have completed the steps above. Please allow one to two weeks for processing.

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