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Academic Calendar and Class Scheduling

Harper College offers flexible scheduling options to help students balance school with work, family, and other commitments. The College follows a semester based calendar with: 

  • Fall and Spring semesters that are 16 weeks long 
    (Final exams are held during Week 17) 

  • Summer sessions offered in 8week terms 

In addition to full semester courses, many classes are available in shorter formats, including 4week, 6week, 8week, and 13week options, depending on the term and subject. These options allow students to choose a pace that best fits their learning style and schedule. 

Most credit classes are offered: 

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

  • Sunday: No classes are held during the fall and spring semesters 

Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select course formats and schedules that support both academic success and timely degree completion. 

View the Academic Calendar.

Campus Map

Harper College is located at 1200 West Algonquin Road, at the intersection of Algonquin and Roselle roads in Palatine. For on-campus wayfinding, see the Campus Map.

Construction

Areas of the campus may be under construction as we implement the Campus Master Plan. Please view the campus map for the status of construction and any detours or changes in access to the campus and our buildings. A list of closures is also available on the Campus Construction site.

Emergency Preparedness

Harper College has plans, procedures and resources in place to help detect, prevent and/or respond to potentially threatening situations that may occur. Your understanding of these tools promotes your personal safety and greatly contributes to our commitment to protect our community from danger. Harper's Emergency Procedures and an overview of the Campus Emergency Operations Plan are accessible on the College's website.

The ability to communicate during emergency situations is critical. The Harper Alert system enables the College to send timely notifications by text message, email and/or phone simultaneously to Harper students, employees and registered community members. Learn more about Harper Alert (see the Harper Alert section).

Harper Early Alert Team (HEAT)

The Harper Early Alert Team, or HEAT, is a multi-disciplinary campus threat assessment and behavioral intervention team that guides the campus community in effectively assessing and addressing threatening and/or concerning behaviors. HEAT strives to assist the campus in intervening before behaviors reach a critical level.

Report a Concern

Harper College is committed to providing an environment that is respectful and supportive. If you have a concern that you believe impedes these efforts for you personally, or for a friend or colleague, and want more information, please visit the Report a Concern page.