Harper College

The College Tour

Explore Harper with TCT

Harper College welcomes the award-winning TV series The College Tour to campus. Each episode of The College Tour, shares the story of a single college or university through the authentic lens of its current students. You'll meet real Harper students — and find out what makes Harper a great place to start or continue your college career.

Meet the stars

Each Harper student has their own story to tell -- a unique path to Harper, connection to resources available on campus, and career goals. Meet the students featured in The College Tour video as they tell their stories in their own words, and discover all that Harper has to offer.

Bobby—Performing Arts

Bobby points out lighting on stage to another student

Bobby—Performing ArtsActing, lighting, set design, backstage management, and script building. The Theatre Arts program can help you develop the talents needed for a career on stage.

Anna—Study Abroad

Anna and a friend stand in front of the study abroad office

Anna—Study AbroadEarn college credit, develop your language skills and global awareness, and give yourself advantages to last your whole career through study abroad.

Cole—Health Careers

Cole looks out optimistically

Cole—Health CareersAt Harper, you can prepare for a career in a variety of health care settings, from hospitals and clinics, to nursing homes and community-based organizations.

Yare—Student Life

Yare and friends grab a bite

Yare—Student LifeHave fun, make new friends, enhance your resume, learn beyond the classroom, and develop leadership qualities. Find your student organization at Harper.

Brandon—Academic Honors

Brandon stands in D rotunda

Brandon—Academic HonorsEnjoy reduced class sizes, collaborate with high achieving students, and develop leadership qualities with the Honors Program at Harper.

Cassie—Apprenticeships

Cassie works on a machine in Harper's manufacturing lab

Cassie—ApprenticeshipsEarn a salary at a job in your field while you study, and graduate with no college debt. With apprenticeships, your college education is paid for by your employer.

Dayaan—Student Leadership

Dayaan presents in front of a white board.

Dayaan—Student LeadershipDiscover your unique strengths, participate in fun and interactive sessions, and build new friendships with LEAD Harper student leadership opportunities.

Kristin—Harper Promise

Kristin walks below the pergola on campus

Kristin—Harper PromiseTwo years of college. Tuition earned. The Promise Scholarship is offered to every eligible incoming public high school student in Harper's district.

Brianna—Study Abroad

Brianna talks with a friend on campus

Brianna—Study AbroadLearn how Brianna got involved on campus with the Buddy System and Virtual Exchange, and how she funded her study abroad adventure in Costa Rica.

Erika—Communication Studies

Erika stands at a turntable at Harper's radio station.

Erika—Communication StudiesHarper Radio can help you launch a career in broadcasting through opportunities to learn and use the equipment, and even produce or star in your own show.

Coffee with the President

TCT host Alex Boylan and Dr. Avis Proctor hold coffee mugs and talk

Coffee with the PresidentTCT Executive Producer and Host Alex Boylan sits down with Harper President Dr. Avis Proctor to talk about creating opportunities for students, and more.

Navigating Financial Aid with Jalen

Jalen from Financial Aid talks with TCT host Alex Boylan

Financial Aid with JalenJalen Little from Admission Outreach talks navigating financial aid with TCT host Alex Boylan.

Admissions with Nicci

Nicci from Admissions Outreach talks with TCT host Alex Boylan

Admissions with NicciNicci Cesarik De Jesus from Admissions Outreach talks with TCT host Alex Boylan about how to get started at Harper.

But don't just take their word for it — experience Harper's beautiful campus, state-of-the-art learning spaces, and welcoming environment for yourself! Request more info, schedule an in-person campus tour or apply today.

Last Updated: 2/13/24