Harper College

Steps to Enroll for Students at Large

As a new student-at-large, this guide will help you through each step of the enrollment process:

Apply online at harpercollege.edu/apply. Payment of a $25 nonrefundable fee is required at the time of application.

If you are taking a course that requires a pre-requisite that was fulfilled at another institution, provide your transcript from the other institution. An unofficial transcript as proof of completion is sufficient.

Contact regoff@harpercollege.edu for additional information.

The MyHarper Portal and HarperMobile App are your primary source of information and communication from the college. Please become familiar with them before your class begins.

  • Log in with your username and password.
  • Review your New Student Checklist for actions.
  • You will also be able to access academic, personal, financial and student support resources.
  • For the HarperMobile App, after you log in please select "Future Hawk" experience.

Need your username or password? The log in page for the portal contains instructions on how to:

    • Look up your user name
    • Get password or unlock account

Student Service Desk: studentsd@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6866

If you are planning to enroll in a college-level English or Math course, you will either need to take the placement exam, provide SAT/ACT scores or submit transcripts with college credit for evaluation.

Placement exams may be waived for students who demonstrate college readiness in other ways. For complete details, review important information about Course Placement Testing and College Readiness.

Review your placement test requirements:

  • Log in to MyHarper Portal.
  • Go to your New Student Checklist to view your specific testing requirements and learn what actions you should take.

Testing Center: testing@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6541

Before you register for classes, calculate how much your course(s) will cost.

Students-at-large are not eligible for financial aid. Should you change to a program eligible for assistance, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to fafsa.gov and apply to see if you are eligible for federal/state student assistance. Harper's school code is 003961.

Harper has thousands of dollars in scholarships to award students for merit, talent and community service. Learn about available scholarships and how to apply.

Registration is a three-step process:

  1. Log into your MyHarper Portal account.
  2. Select the "MyHarper" tab.
  3. Use the drop-down tab to select the course(s) you want, and then add or drop classes as necessary to build your schedule.

Although you aren't required to attend Orientation or meet with an academic counselor before you register, if you would like to do so anyway, please contact the Center for New Students and Orientation.

Learn more about registration.

You have several options to pay for your classes:

  • Sign up for an interest-free monthly payment plan.
  • Pay with cash, credit card or electronic check.

Your registration is temporary until you either select or complete a payment option or click on the "Finalize Registration" button if no payment is due at that time.

Find out more about payment options by calling the One Stop at 847.925.6710 or visiting Building A, Room A250.

Questions or Concerns?

The Office of Admissions Outreach is committed to making your enrollment process a seamless transition. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 847.925.6707 and ask to speak with an admissions representative.

Contact Us

Map of Building C, Room C-103B

Admissions Outreach
Building C, Room C103
847.925.6700
Email Admissions
Request an Appointment

On Campus Hours—C103:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

On Campus Hours—One Stop A250:
Monday–Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Remote Hours (phone, email, and chat):
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The office is closed on college holidays.

Last Updated: 3/7/24