Frequently Asked Questions
General
Where can I find information about the Fogila Foundation Health and Recreation Center?
Visit harpercollege.edu/campusrec
Where is the Health and Recreation Center (Building M) located?
At Harper College 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine. Parking is available in Lot 1.
What are the hours for the Health and Recreation Center?
The facility is open 7 days a week. See hours.
Will the Health and Recreation Center only be open during Harper’s semesters?
The facility is open year-round but will be closed on major holidays. See dates/hours.
Membership
How much are memberships to the Health and Recreation Center?
There are several different types of memberships including student, employee, community,
senior, military, Harper alumni and more. See our memberships.
How do I become a member of the Health and Recreation Center?
To join or activate your membership, visit the Welcome Desk in the Health and Recreation
Center (Building M). There are several types of memberships available. Visit our membership page.
If I am enrolled in a credit class at Harper College am I considered a student member?
Yes. Access to the Health and Recreation Center is free to Harper College students who are enrolled in a credit class during the current term. Note: Qualifications and restrictions may apply, please stop by the Health and Recreation
Center welcome desk for more information.
If I am a Harper employee enrolled in a credit class at Harper College using a tuition
waiver am I considered a student member?
Yes. Effective April 1, 2019 - Harper College employees and their dependents using a tuition
waiver to register for a Harper credit course will have access to the Health and Recreation
Center during the term in which they are enrolled. Note: We are extending the monthly membership cancellation deadline to March 28, 2019
for those who wish to cancel their monthly membership effective April 1st. Stop by the welcome
desk at the Health and Recreation Center and complete a membership cancellation form.
Can I join the Health and Recreation Center if I am a student from another college
visiting for the summer or spring break?
Yes. College students home for the winter or summer break can purchase a visiting student membership at the welcome desk. Student ID required.
What is included with membership to the Health and Recreation Center?
Use of the fitness, center, four court field house, pool (during open swim times),
locker rooms, and more! Take a look at our membership amenities.
Can I add someone from my household to my membership?
Yes, most membership types may add one household member, 18 years of age or older.
See rates by membership type. More than one household member may be added as a community
member. See the membership page for details.
As a Harper College employee can I get my monthly dues deducted from my paycheck?
Yes. Take a look at our Harper College employee membership information here.
Facility
Who can use the walking track in the building?
The suspended jogging track is available to anyone with a Health and Recreation membership.
Learn more about membership.
How many laps around the suspended jogging track equals a mile?
Eight. The facility’s three-lane suspended jogging track is 1/8 of a mile per lap.
What are the Open Swim hours for the pool in the Health and Recreation Center?
See the Open Swim schedule.
Do I have to be a member of the Health and Recreation facility to use the pool?
You can use the pool several ways: Become a member of the Health and Recreation Center, purchase a single entry pass at the Health ans
Recreation Center welcome desk, purchase an indoor annual pool pass at a Palatine Park District Facility to use at the Health and Recreation Center, or enroll in an aquatic program through the Palatine Park District.
Can we have pick-up basketball/soccer games in the gym?
Members of the Health and Recreation Center have access to the field house during
the posted open times.
Can I rent the facility for an event? (i.e. Craft shows, Latino Summit, College Nights
for local high schools, etc.)
For information about rentals, visit harpercollege.edu/campusrec and select “Rent
Our Facility.”
Fitness Classes
What fitness classes are available at the Health and Recreation Center?
Both credit and Palatine park District classes are available at the Health and Recreation Center.
How do I register for a Palatine Park District fitness class offered at the Health
and Recreation Center?
Palatine Park District aquatic, dance and fitness classes.
How do I register for a Harper College credit fitness class?
Register for credit courses, such as KIN 100, through the MyHarper portal and complete Harper’s application and registration process.
If I am employed by Harper College can I use my employee tuition waiver for Palatine
Park District classes?
No. Harper employee tuition waivers do not apply to Palatine Park District classes.
Does Harper College offer any Continuing Education (CE) fitness classes at the Health
and Recreation Center?
No. Currently, the non-credit fitness classes are offered by the Palatine Park District.
Register for a PPD aquatic, dance or fitness class.
Does Harper College offer Continuing Education fitness classes at other locations?
Yes, non-credit continuing education fitness classes are offered in the surrounding
community. See all continuing education classes.
Can I use my Harper College employee tuition waiver to take a Continuing Education
fitness class?
Yes, but only if the fitness class is held off-campus and if you are eligible for
an employee CE tuition waiver.
What fitness classes are available to Harper College employees?
Any credit course offered at the Health and Recreation Center is available to Harper
employees. Employees may register through the MyHarper portal. Note: Employee tuition waivers only apply to credit classes and have a registration
restriction.
When can Harper employees and their dependents enroll in a credit fitness class (KIN
100 level)?
Employees and their eligible dependents using an employee tuition waiver must wait
to enroll in any KIN 100-level class until one week prior to the start of the class,
unless you or your dependent are pursuing a credential in this program. If you would
like to enroll any earlier, you may do so by paying the full price of the class.
Please note: Effective spring of 2019, if you register more than one week prior to the start of a KIN 100-level class, you will forfeit your employee tuition waiver for the class (except for those pursuing a credential in this program of study).
Why do Harper employees and their dependents have to wait to register for a KIN 100-level
class credit class?
Employees and their dependents must wait because priority is given to students who
are required complete the classes for their degree or certificate.
Northwest Community Healthcare - Health Services
Where can I find information about the NCH Outpatient Care Center’s hours and services?
Visit NCH Outpatient Care Center at Harper College.
Does the NCH Outpatient Care Center at the Health and Recreation Center offer immediate
care services?
Yes, they offer immediate care, primary care, laboratory services, imaging, physical
therapy, and more seven days a week. Insurance and fees apply. Read more.
Can I use the NCH Outpatient Care Center at Harper without health insurance?
Insurance is not required; fees for service do apply. The Outpatient Care Center at
Harper accepts a variety of health insurance plans. If you do not have insurance,
Harper students can obtain services at a discounted rate. Please visit the facility
located in the Health and Recreation Center (Building M) for more information.
My Harper program or sport requires a physical, can I get this at the Outpatient Care
Center on campus?
Yes, Harper students who are required to have a physical may visit the Outpatient
Care Clinic at the Health and Recreation Center. For specific questions, speak to
your program coordinator or the Director of Athletics.
How does NCH Outpatient Care Center work with my health insurance if I employed by
Harper College?
For members of the PPO or PPO Wellness plan, Northwest Community Healthcare is a plan
provider. Simply present your Blue Cross Blue Shield card to the desk staff and they
will bill Blue Cross accordingly. You will be responsible for paying either the co-pay
or deductible, depending on the service you are receiving. Note: Please contact Blue Cross Blue Shield directly for questions regarding your
medical coverage. You will find the customer service number on the back of your medical
insurance ID card.
HMO members must go to their primary medical group/physician listed on their insurance card for care. If you have selected Northwest Community Health Center (NCH – group #336) as your primary care, then you will only be responsible for paying the appropriate co-pay at the time of service. If you have chosen another primary care group/physician, you may still use the facility; however, you will be responsible for paying the full cost of the service provided. Your HMO insurance does not cover non-emergency care provided by anyone other than your primary care group/facility.
If I get injured while working at Harper College, do I go to the on-campus Outpatient
Care Center or can I go to my own doctor?
Harper College employees are encouraged to go to NCH Outpatient Care Center at the Health and Recreation Center (Building M) for several reasons:
- You will be seen immediately at NCH Outpatient Care Center; no waiting for an appointment.
- The doctors at NCH Outpatient Care Center have experience with occupational injuries such as strains and sprains, possibly more than the general internist.
- NCH Outpatient Care Center has on-site diagnostic equipment such as x-ray imaging for a faster diagnosis.
- NCH Outpatient Care Center will bill Harper directly so there will not be any complications with an employee's group health coverage.
Note: you may choose to see your own physician. Learn more.
What if a Harper College student experiences a non-life threatening injury or illness
during a class or lab?
Students and guests may seek services at the NCH Outpatient Care Center at the Health
and Recreation Center (Building M), however, they are responsible for all service
costs. They may also seek treatment from their own primary care physician.
Note: If the injury was due to a classroom related event, notify the instructor.
Instructors should complete the Student Injury Report Form and email it to Environmental
Health and Safety.
Don’t see the answer to your question? Please contact Laura Crisman at lcrisman@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6802.