R.E.A.C.H. Summer Bridge Program
Retention Efforts for Academic Completion at Harper
This summer, attend R.E.A.C.H., 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.
Why attend R.E.A.C.H.?
- Earn free college credit toward your degree
- Make a smooth transition from high school to college
- Receive money to help with future tuition and fees
- Develop study and test-taking techniques
- Meet faculty and students
- Improve reading, writing, math and computer skills
- Enjoy free lunches, win prizes and have fun
Program Eligibility
To apply for this FREE program, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Reside in Harper’s district
- Be enrolled in college for the first time
- Rank in the bottom 50th percentile of your high school graduating class
- Must be registered for Harper credit classes in fall 2013
Summer 2013
All classes take place on Harper's main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine.
Attend orientation on Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Attend class for two weeks:
Monday, July 29 - Thursday, Aug. 1
Monday, August 5 - Thursday, August 8 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Testing dates: August 12-13
For more information call Travaris Harris, Center for Multicultural Learning, at 847.925.6522
Download the application form.
R.E.A.C.H. is sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Learning Minority Student Transfer Center.
