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Harper College

Community College Overview

Admission Office
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067-7398
(847) 925-6707
Fax: (847) 925-6044
admissions@harpercollege.edu
Contact: Robert Parzy
Director of Admissions Outreach

Main Address
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6000
www.harpercollege.edu

Size
Total undergrads: 15,250
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,699
Degree-seeking undergrads: 13,302

Setting
Suburban setting
Small city (50,000 - 249,999)
Commuter campus

Degrees offered:

Associate

Admissions Information

Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes
Regular application fee: $25
Online application fee: $25

Admissions Policies/Requirements
Selective admission to cardiac technology, dental hygiene, emergency medical technician, certified nursing assistant, electrocardiograph technology, emergency medical service paramedic, and diagnostic medical sonography. Pre-nursing examinations for nursing applicants. Critical thinking test for legal technology applicants.

College Majors

Agriculture & Related Sciences

Floristry/Floriculture C

Horticultural Services A,C

Landscaping C

Plant/Nursery Operations C

Turf Management A,C

Arts, Visual & Performing

Fine/Studio Arts A

Music - General A

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting C

Accounting Technology A,C

Administrative/Secretarial Services C

Banking/Financial Services A,C

Business Administration/Management A,C

Credit Management C

Executive Assistant A,C

Fashion Merchandising A,C

Fashion Modeling A

Hospitality Administration/Management A

Hospitality/Recreation Marketing A,C

Hotel/Motel Management C

Human resource management C

Insurance/Risk Management C

International Business A

Marketing Research C

Office Clerical Services C

Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts C

Real Estate C

Retailing C

Sales and Distribution A,C

Sales/Selling Skills A,C

Small Business Administration A,C

Communications & Journalism

Digital Communications/Multimedia C

Journalism C

Communications Technologies

Desktop Publishing C

Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation A,C

Computer & Information Sciences

Computer Forensics A,C

Computer Networking/Telecommunications C

Computer Programming - General A,C

Computer Programming - Specific Applications A,C

Computer Science A

Computer Systems Analysis A

Computer/Information Sciences - General A

Data Processing Technology A,C

Information Sciences/Systems A,C

Networking/LAN/WAN Management C

System Administration C

Web/Multimedia Design A,C

Construction Trades

Building Construction Inspection C

Building/Property Maintenance A,C

Education

Teacher Assistance A,C

Engineering

Engineering - General A

Engineering Technologies

Architectural Drafting A,C

Computer Systems C

Electrical Engineering Technologies A

English Language & Literature

English Language & Literature - General A

Family & Consumer Sciences

Child Care Service A,C

Family Resource Management Studies C

Family Systems C

Fashion/Fabric Consultant A,C

Home Furnishings A

Foreign Language & Literature

Sign Language Interpretation C

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Cardiovascular Technology A,C

Dental Hygiene A

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A

Dietetic Technician A

Dietician Assistant C

EMT Ambulance Attendant C

Electrocardiograph Technology C

Emergency Medical Technology A,C

Medical Administrative Assistance A,C

Medical Assistance C

Medical Insurance Coding C

Medical Transcription C

Nursing (RN) A

Nursing - Practical C

Nursing Assistance C

Phlebotomy C

Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging A

Law & Legal Studies

Legal Administrative Assistance A,C

Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,C

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Repair C

Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics A,C

Industrial Electronics C

Natural Resources & Conservation

Forest Technology C

Personal & Culinary Services

Baking/Pastry Arts C

Culinary Arts/Chef Training C

Food Prep/Professional Cooking C

Food Service C

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy A

Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences - General A

Precision Production Trades

Welding Technology C

Science Technologies

Nanoscience technology A

Security & Protective Services

Emergency Management/Homeland Security A,C

Fire Science/Firefighting A,C

Police Science A,C

Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:

*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

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