Harper College

Harper College Bucket List

sketch of a bucket with 67 on it
students in club

1

Join a club or organization through Student Engagement

two students talking

2

Make a new friend through the Harper College Buddy System

recreation center

3

Activate your free membership at the Health and Recreation Center (HRC)

student lounging in hammock

4

Kick back in a hammock in the Quad

students at table flags in foreground

5

Take part in a study abroad program

students posing with pumpkins

6

Carve a pumpkin at Fall Fest

students in pool

7

Take a dip (or make a splash) in the Health and Recreation pool

Harper president posing with student

8

Introduce yourself to Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper president, at a campus event

Student posing with Harper Hawk

9

Take a selfie with the Hawk

Students with dog

10

Pet a comfort dog during Finals Week

student with advisor

11

Map out your perfect path to success with an Academic Advisor

art gallery

12

Visit the Martha Bell Gallery in Building C

Hullabaloo crowd in quad

13

Have a ball at Harper Hullabaloo

students in room

14

Freshen up your resume at the Job Placement Resource Center (JPRC)

outdoor movie screen

15

Rally up your friends and family for a Free Movie Friday

harper college william rainey harper sculpture bust

16

Touch the base of the William Rainey Harper statue for good luck before finals

basketball players

17

Cheer on your Harper Hawks at a home game!

students dancing

18

Dance your heart out at Neon Night

campus photo

19

Explore the nature trails on campus

student using laptop

20

Apply for a scholarship

snowman

21

Build a snowman in the quad

students in library

22

Find that perfect book, mag or movie at the library

student in radio booth

23

Request your favorite song on WHCM radio station, do a little dance

harper college lake

24

Sit on a park bench by the pond in the fall and marvel at the colors

student on campus outdoor studying

25

Find *your* study spot (it’s out there)

3d printer

26

Bring that new idea to life at the Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center

hamburger on plate

27

Order the Double-Double with a side of curly fries at the Cockrell Dining Center (trust us)

students walking

28

Help another student find their building or class

campus studio v store

29

Visit Studio V store and find that perfect one-of-a-kind gift made by a student artist

Students relaxing in the Cultural Center

30

Take a nap in the comfy bean bag chairs at the Cultural Center

student at telescope

31

Do a little stargazing at the Karl G. Henize Observatory

students in subway on campus restaurant

32

Buy a friend their favorite combo from the campus Subway

students celebrating on campus

33

Show your support and march at Harper Pride Fest

fashion show model

34

Get in vogue at the Student Fashion Show

students studying in library

35

Start a study group at the library

access disability students at table

36

Volunteer to be a notetaker for Access and Disability Services

Several Members of the facilities crew in the greenhouse

37

Thank a facilities management staff member for keeping our campus beautiful

school newspaper front page

38

Read the award-winning Harbinger student newspaper

Stock Image of the Chicago Skyline

39

Go to the top of the parking garage on a clear day to see the Chicago skyline

fireplace

40

Cozy up by the fire in the student lounge

students playing video games

41

Prove you’re the true Mario Kart champion in the eGaming Room

starbucks cafe front

42

Order that delicious and extremely specific drink at the campus Starbucks (no judgement here)

exercise group session

43

Attend a group exercise class at the Health and Recreation Center

maker shop

44

Create a DIY masterpiece in The Library’s Make Shop

cultural event room with students

45

Enhance your perspective by attending an event at the Cultural Center

police badge arm patch

46

Grab a cup of coffee with Harper’s Chief of Police (a regular event on campus)

Lyft logo graphic

47

Catch a discounted ride via the Lyft Pass Program

outdoor pavilion

48

Pack a picnic and catch an outdoor concert at the Pavilion

students in classroom

49

Take a course in a subject you know nothing about

picasso sculpture

50

Find the Picasso sculpture

Hawks care front department

51

Donate items to the Hawks Care Resource Center

Harper Store displaying sweatshirt

52

Get some fresh Harper apparel from the bookstore—wear it with pride

tour guide walking with students

53

Give your family a tour of campus

students in front of class

54

Vote in the Student Government Election

bluestein sculpture

55

Take a selfie with the Bernie Bluestein sculpture

Harper pond

56

Catch a fish in the pond on the East side of campus

student biking

57

Bike around campus via the Bike Share Program

heart day logo

58

Support Harper students by donating to a Harper HEART Day fundraiser

student with advisor

59

Make your success plan at the Academic Support Center

student working behind desk

60

Get a job on campus (everyone’s doing it)

tennis students

61

Work in a game of tennis on the campus courts in between classes

latinx students

62

Experience Sabor Latino, Harper’s annual celebration of Latinx culture

theater performance spotlights

63

Attend (or audition for) a theater performance

students helped by tutors

64

Get the help you need at the Tutoring Center

graduation cap decorations

65

Decorate your grad cap

alumni talking at event

66

Join the Alumni Network via Harper Connect

graduation students

67

Apply to graduate!

Last Updated: 2/3/26