The Buddy System 

The Harper College Buddy System program is an initiative to help connect Harper students who would like to meet new friends or establish new connections (whether you're taking in-person or virtual classes). We know college can be a big adjustment – whether you’re transitioning from high school, another college or coming back to college after some time away – the Buddy System connects you with another Harper student! In order to be efficiently matched with a Harper College buddy, the submission form is due by end-of-day on Friday, September 9, 2022.

Click here to participate! If you have any questions or issues, please email Beth Ripperger, Harper Wellness Manager, at eripperg@harpercollege.edu or buddysystem@harpercollege.edu. 

Activate Your Free Membersip at the Health and Recreation Center

Health and Recreation Center (Building M) 

Harper students, activate your free membership to the Health and Recreation Center. Workout in the fitness center, chill in the Egaming room, take a group exercise class, hire a personal trainer, play in the fieldhouse, jog or walk the elevated track, or swim in the six-lane pool. 

Fall Into Fitness -- Free Fitness Assessments  

Thursday, September 2, 2022 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Health and Recreation Center (Building M), Performance Lab

Harper students get a FREE fitness assessment. Fitness assessments include body fat testing, flexibility, muscular endurance, posture and more, and can be used to develop fitness goals, training programs. Click here for additional information and registration link. 

Intramural Open Play

Friday, September 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Health and Recreation Center, Building M 

Harper students! Join us for drop-in intramural sports play. Each week brings a different format including ping-pong, 3v3 basketball, 4v4 volleyball, and more. Open play is free to Health and Recreation Center members. Non-members can purchase a $5 Intramural Sports Play Pass on the day of each event. Click here for more information.

Community Pulse Check-Ins

On campus: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Health and Recreation Center, Building M, Room M2008

Virtual: Friday, September 16, 2022, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Community Pulse Check-Ins are designed to share and learn how Harper employees and students are managing with current challenges occurring in both our internal and external environments. The monthly check-ins provide space for learning, imploring empathy and providing resources as needed. The Check-Ins are facilitated by a professional staff member. Click here to participate in virtual event on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Thrive at Harper Well Being Bash

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Tiime and location to be determined

Save the date for the Harper College Well-Being Bash and attend to learn about the many ways Harper College Wellness can keep you health and happy this semester!

Click here to access the Harper College Wellness department web page.

Veterans Administration S.A.V.E. Training 

Thursday, September 22, 2022 

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Building D, Room D156 

The Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital Suicide Prevention Coordinator will conduct a S.A.V.E. training workshop to understand the signs of suicide and what steps you should take to help. 

Seating is limited, please register at: https://forms.office.com/r/64irwgzbFt  

Click here for information about the Harper College Center for Veterans and Military-Connected Students.

Zumba with the Provost

Thursday, September 29, 2022 

4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. 

Health and Recreation Center, Building M 

Bring on the fun and participate in Zumba led by Dr. MaryAnn Janosik, Provost and certified Zumba instructor. Zumba is a dance-based aerobic workout featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American, Hip Hop and Pop dance. This Zumba workout also features Latin American rhythms as we celebrate LatinX Heritage Month. Click here to read more.

Fund Your Future: Financial Aid Trivia

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 and Wednesday, September 14, 2022 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Avanté Concourse 

Do you have questions about how to pay for school? We have answers! Stop by, say "Hi," ask some questions, and maybe win a cool prize playing trivia! 

Student Aide Hiring Expo -- Work on Campus

Thursday, September 8, 2022

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Building A, 3rd Floor

Become a student aide on campus and save gas commuting to your job!

Increase your chance of getting hired for a student aid position by attending the Student Aide Hiring Expo and meeting on campus with many offices that have open positions!

The benefits of working on campus include; you are already on campus, most offices work around your class schedule, and an on-campus student aid job is a great resume builder! Click here to apply; search "Student Worker."

Click here to access the Harper College Job Placement Resource Center (JPRC) web page.

Do You Still Need Money for College?

Scholarship money is available! Check out this list of external scholarship resources to see if you qualify for any of the available scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000:

https://harpercollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/external 

Click here to access the Financial Aid and Scholarships web page.

The HarperCard Student I.D. Office is located in Building R, the Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Your Harper Student Photo I.D. card, known as your HarperCard, can give you campus benefits like access to the College's library and computer labs. The HarperCard can also entitle you to a fitness center membership, Box Office discounts and other savings and services. After you have registered for the first time, you can obtain your HarperCard at the Harper College Box Office in the Performing Arts Center (PAC), Building R. A photo I.D., such as a driver's license or passport, and proof of Harper College registration is required. Cards are valid for three years from the date of issue.

Join a Student Club or Organization

Club membership builds lasting friendships, helps you find a study partner, enhances your resume, and improves your scholarship letter, while providing a relaxing and fun opportunity to connect. More than 40 student clubs and organizations were active in 2021-2022 at Harper College. Whether in-person, remote, or hybrid, you can join a club to meet other students with similar interests to get involved, and stay connected at Harper.

Click here for a list of clubs that were active in spring 2022. Use link to contact club and organization advisors for membership and meeting details.

Free Legal Guidance

Student Engagement offers free, confidential legal guidance for currently enrolled Harper students on general legal matters and immigration issues.

Visit the Student Involvement web page for additional information.

The Online Events Calendar and Student Email

Remember to visit your Harper College student portal, check your student email regularly for important dates and information, and click here to link to the Harper College Student Engagement Events Calendar. Harper College also has an Emergency Messaging System. Use this link for information and to register to receive alerts.

Connect with Harper College on Social Media

Harper College and many College departments host social media accounts to help you get involved and stay connected this semester. Stay tuned by checking in regularly for the latest information and details on upcoming events, activities, and services for Harper College students.

Visit our websites for additional information and services

All members of the Harper College community, including students, employees, guests, and visitors, have the right to be free from gender-based or sexual misconduct in their educational pursuits at Harper.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681, et seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F. R. Part 106, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded program or activity. In compliance with Title IX, William Rainey Harper College prohibits sex discrimination, inclusive of sexual harassment and sexual assault, towards any person regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity. 

Click here to open the Harper College Title IX web page, to review your rights and options, and to report a violation.