Parent's Guide to Harper
Together we can help your student succeed.
Annual Events
- Parent Orientation is a parents-only, two-part program held each summer for parents of new Harper students. This enjoyable, informative program helps you support your student’s success.RSVP today.
- The Awards Banquet is held each May. Top student leaders are honored by the College President, board members, deans and faculty. Parents of award-winning students are invited to attend.
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Important News for Parents of Harper Students
Harper College certifies graduates three times a year in May, August and December. Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. Harper College is honored to have David Brooks, author and columnist for the New York Times, as our commencement speaker. Find out more about this year's graduation.
This summer, attend R.E.A.C.H. (Retention Efforts for Academic Completion at Harper), a FREE two-week summer program designed to help you get a head start on your freshman year and make a successful transition from high school to college.
The Choice Scholars Summer Institute is a FREE four-week program that gives new Harper students an opportunity to engage in a learning project focused on global matters while helping improve skills in Reading, Writing and Math. Students who increase their skill level in these areas are more likely to bypass developmental coursework and start college-level courses in the fall, saving both time and money. Read more....
Is your student on track for college? Now that the holidays are over and your student has started their final semester of high school, it's time for that final push of college planning. Fall will be here before you know it! In the meantime, here are some helpful trips to keep you and your student on track.... Read more
Do you have a student with a disability planning to attend Harper in the future? Access and Disability Services (ADS) ADS ensures that all students with documented disabilities have an equal opportunity to be successful in college. For more information, please visit the Access and Disability Services webpage.
