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Academic Support Center

Academic Support Center

The Academic Support Center offers free tutoring for currently enrolled Harper students through the Tutoring Center, Success Services, Supplemental Instruction, the Writing Center, the Anatomy Room, and the Developmental Math Center. The Academic Support Center also provides space for individual and small group study and computer use.

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Our Services

Discover the services provided by the Academic Support Center.

Anatomy Room

Anatomy Room

Anatomic heart iconWalk-in basis tutoring and the use of anatomical models for students in select courses, including BIO 260. Visit Anatomy Room

Developmental Math Center

Developmental Math Center

Calculator IconTutoring for the ALEKS placement test and select math courses: MTH 055, 065, 070, 080, 081, 085, 097, 101. Visit Developmental Math Center

Success Services for Students

Success Services

Success Services IconOffers assistance for students who would like to improve their learning skills and develop strategies needed for college-level success. Visit Success Services

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction IconRegularly scheduled peer-led review sessions in select courses. Visit Supplemental Instruction

Tutoring Center

Tutoring Center

Tutoring Center IconProvides support for 200+ courses, such as accounting, chemistry, math, and physics. Students must be enrolled in the course in which they seek help. Visit Tutoring Center

Writing Center

Writing Center

Writing Center IconProvides writing support for all Harper courses to help students gain skills and strategies to develop into stronger, more confident writers. Visit Writing Center

Community Tutoring Center

Community Tutoring

Community IconProvides tutoring for non-Harper Students. Visit Community Tutoring

How Do I Access Tutoring Services?

Tutoring is available on an appointment and drop-in basis, both online and in-person, for a wide variety of courses.
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On-Campus Drop-Ins

Offered for various subjects. Visit the Academic Support Center in F110 to join.

Online Drop-Ins

Available for the Writing Center and select Tutoring Center subjects. To join:

  1. Click on Live Chat.
  2. Chat with the Front Desk: Provide your Harper ID and specify the course you need assistance with.
  3. Click the provided link in the chat to join the session.

Click here to View Our Current Schedule and see drop-in tutoring hours.

Offered for a range of subjects, either on a regular schedule or upon request. To schedule:

  • Call us: 847.925.6539
  • Visit in-person: Academic Support Center in F110
  • Chat: Use our Live Chat during regularly scheduled hours
  • Email:asc@harpercollege.edu
  • MyHarper Portal: Click on 'Academic Success' for links to schedule a tutoring appointment (note: portal bookings require 12 hours notice).

Click here for the guide on scheduling or cancelling appointments via MyHarper portal.


Frequently Asked Questions

Tutoring is free for all currently enrolled Harper students. Tutoring is available for community members for a small fee.

Bring any materials you have, such as your laptop, syllabus, textbook, notes, assignment sheet, readings.

Come sooner rather than later. You can work with a tutor at any point in the assignment process - you do not need to have finished your assignment to work with a tutor.

Tutors can clarify points from lectures, labs, discussions, or assigned readings. Tutors will show students how to become independent learners; however, tutors cannot complete homework for students, grade assignments, or help with tests/quizzes.

Every semester, we hire students to work at our front desk, tutor, and become SI Leaders. Contact us at asc@harpercollege.edu for more information.

 

Contact Us

Map of Building F

Academic Support Center
Building F, Room 110
847.925.6539
asc@harpercollege.edu

The Academic Support Center is open on campus and available by phone, email, or live chat

  • Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Academic Support Center is available by email only on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Last Updated: 12/14/23