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The University Center at Harper College

The University Center at Harper College

Through the University Center, you can earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year university by taking courses offered at Harper's Palatine campus. A master's degree option is also available. 

The University Center may be a good fit for you if: 

• Your previous college plans have changed and you want to continue working toward your dream of a college degree. 
• You’re looking for an option to pursue a four-year degree from a leading university while staying close to home. 
• You're focused on both quality and affordability in your college education. 

Explore the programs offered by our partner universities:

Business Administration (BAPS) Communication and Media (BA) Management (MS) (Starting March 2021)

Computer Science (BS) Marketing (BS) Psychology (BA or BS)

Criminal Justice (BA) Elementary Education (BA) Health Science Administration (BA)

Program highlights

• Earn your associate and your bachelor’s degrees on Harper's campus.
• Take advantage of a 2+2 transfer pathway (see FAQs).
• Save money on your four-year degree.
• Enroll concurrently in select pathway programs at Harper and the university to complete a degree program.
• Access admissions, registration and academic advising staff from the university on Harper's campus.

Take the first step

Take your first step toward earning a bachelor’s or master's degree at the University Center. Click on Request Information or reach out to a University Center representative to review your academic goals at 847-925-6315 or universitycenter@harpercollege.edu. 

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