Harper College

Student Eligibility

To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance rate throughout high school career
  • GPA: Minimum unweighted 2.0 GPA with no D or F grades
  • English: Completion of 2 years of English with a grade of B or better
  • Math: Completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry with a grade of B or better
  • Science: Completion of 2 years of science with a grade of C or better
  • Placement: Meet college readiness requirements in English and Math by April of sophomore year, as determined by Harper College placement scores
  • Students pursuing the world language pathway will also complete additional placement testing.

Program expectations

  • Complete the College Now application during the fall of Sophomore year
  • Once admitted, students must earn a C or better in all courses during junior and senior year to remain in the program.
Last Updated: 9/12/25