Auto Collision Technologies

Patience, Precision, and Creativity

As an auto body specialist, each day gives you a chance to show off your patience, precision, and creativity. You work with your hands and use the newest technology to fix cars, handling everything from small dents to complete body repairs.

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291.1M

Cars & Trucks on the Road

12.15M

Repairable Crashes Every Year

40K+

Collision Shops in the U.S.

Choose Your Auto Collision Technologies Pathway

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  • Collision Repair
  • Refinishing
  • Electronic Estimating

Explore the 1 year Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma

  • Collision Repair
  • Refinishing
  • Electronic Estimating
  • Advanced Brake Systems
  • Starting, Charging, and Electrical
  • Transmissions and Transaxles
  • Suspension and Steering
  • Computerized Engine Controls

Explore the 2 year Auto Collision Technologies AAS Degree

Program Overview

Core courses meet for 4-week terms, allowing you to focus on one core course and one general education course at a time.

Use the tools and equipment of the industry to work on a variety of vehicle makes and models. Learn to adapt to the industry's changing technology. Gain real-world experience working on customer vehicles.

Learn different paint techniques, how to reduce costs and paint waste, and improve your efficiency on this state-of-the-art system.

Students will have the opportunity to gain industry certifications in various areas throughout this program including:

  • I-CAR Platinum Non-Structural Technician ProLevel 1
  • I-CAR Platinum Refinish Technician ProLevel 1
  • I-CAR Welding Certification
  • Air Conditioning, Painter

This is a partial list of employers that hire our graduates:

  • Anderson Collision Center, Cedar Falls, IA
  • Billion Auto, Clive, IA
  • Clemons Chevrolet, Marshalltown, IA
  • Deery Brothers Collision Center, Cedar Falls, IA
  • Dunlap Motors, Independence, IA
  • Iowa Auto Rebuilders, Waterloo, IA
  • Rydell Chevrolet, Waterloo, IA
  • Tophat Automotive Syndicate, Evansdale, IA
  • Witham Auto Centers, Waterloo, IA

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

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How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

  1. Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
  2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
  3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
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Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisor

Natasha Ceaser
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 136C
319-296-4014 ext.1062
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Faculty Advisor

Terry Van Dyke
Main Campus
Bulter Hall 107B
319-296-2329 ext.1119
Email Terry Van Dyke