Our Faculty and Campus

A State-of-the-Art Learning Environment Where You’ll Fit Right In

Faculty with Real World Experience
At Harper, our teachers make the difference. Harper professors are experienced educators who also have real-life, relevant experience in the fields they teach. They are dedicated to teaching and learning, to helping you to grow and advance your knowledge. Plus, our classes are small with an average class size of only 22 students so you’ll benefit from individual attention and the opportunity to interact with other students. If you look into a Harper classroom, you’ll find many adult learners just like you.

A World Class Learning Environment and Student Activities
Conveniently located at Roselle and Algonquin Roads just north of I-90, Harper is simple to get to and navigate. Our classroom facilities are world class, providing you with a smart learning environment including wireless Internet access and other helpful learning tools. Harper’s new Avante Center for Science, Health Careers and Emerging Technologies is a state-of-the-art building with 38 labs, 400 microscopes and healthcare clinics that simulate the real-world working environment.

Take a walk around Harper’s campus and you’ll be impressed with the quality of the experience. The tree-lined campus spans 180 acres. Conveniences include a library, book store, childcare facilities, fitness center, gym, pool, performing arts center and a variety of dining services.

In addition to our Palatine campus, Harper has convenient satellite centers in Schaumburg and Prospect Heights.

Harper also offers many of the student life activities you’d expect from a four-year institution, including:

  • Dazzling art, theater and music events from intimate concerts to visiting artists exhibitions and live comedy performances.
  • More than 40 clubs and organizations.
  • A Fitness Center with extensive exercise equipment and free weights as well as access to basketball and volleyball gyms, indoor running track, swimming pool. personal training/fitness testing and more.
  • Athletic teams from baseball and softball to soccer, cross country and football. The Harper Hawks make headlines each year as they’re continually ranked among the top college athletic teams in the country.

Educational Value You Can Afford

Harper offers you real value at a reasonable price.

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Real World Programs

Programs designed with your success in mind.

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