Harper College

Campus Construction

Business and Social Sciences Building rendering, exterior view

Business and Social Sciences Building

The new Business and Social Sciences Building will modernize infrastructure, create flexible learning spaces and expand opportunities for programs that meet our community’s evolving needs. Learn more about the Business and Social Sciences Building.

Canning Student Center rendering, exterior view

Canning Student Center and University Center

The Canning Student Center and University Center will be a welcoming beacon in our community. This new front door to campus will centralize services that are critical to student success, convene campus life activities to help foster students’ sense of belonging, and house the University Center and Hospitality Management programs. Learn more about the Canning Student Center and University Center.

Note: Access is restricted to the circle drive in front of Building A and the main entrance of Building A. If visiting Buildings A or C, parking on the north side of campus (in lots 8-14) may be preferable. Please allow yourself extra time to get around campus and refer to the interactive map for help with wayfinding. See the Canning Site Plan (PDF) for a map of affected areas.

Pace Bus Stop:

Due to construction on campus, the bus stop for Pace route 697 has been relocated to the front of Building Y by lot 4.

Buildings:

Buildings A/N/R, 7/9/2026 - 11/20/2026  See Map

  • 7/9 - 8/4 - Chilled water line work in the pedestrian walkway between Bldgs. N and P
  • 7/14-11/20 - the link is being constructed between Bldgs. A & N
  • 7/27-10/2 - Bldg A, 2nd floor, building single use toilet rooms A206/Z207
  • 7/28-8/28 - HVAC work continues in Bldg. A lobby - A124.
  • 9/3-9/9 - Bldg. R - R134 - stairwell will be closed for electrical work
  • 9/6-9/21 - Bldg. R roof work for future antenna placement. There will also be a crane using the Bldg. R/L loading dock access driveway.
  • 9/24-9/25 - Bldg. R  - install relocated antenna

Buildings A/S/X/Y/Z, Toilet Rooms Refresh,  2/24/2027 - 8/6/2027
There will be updates for multiple toilet rooms during this time. Each room will be closed for a month at a time. Facilities will provide a schedule and maps when project is imminent.

Building C, HVAC work,  5/21/2027 - 8/20/2027
There will be HVAC work in the entire building during this time. There will be no classes or office hours during this project.

Building E, 12/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
There will be contractors completing lighting upgrades in Building E from Monday, Dec. 14, 2026 until Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026.

Building H, H194 - 7/19/2026 - 8/7/2026

Contractors will be working in H194 to remove existing windows and patching drywall. 

LCC Restrooms,  7/1/2026 - 10/31/2026

The first floor washrooms are being remodeled into single use restrooms.

LCC Parking Lot Paving,  5/12/2026 - 8/24/2026

Contractors will be resurfacing the parking lot at LCC. All access to the building at will be from Piper Lane through either NE or SE doors. The building will be closed to the public from June 29 - August 7. 

Building R, 10/1/2026 - 11/22/2026
The Performing Arts Center Auditorium will be closed for lighting renovations during this time. The lobby will still be open and available for ID card production.

Building M Pool, 7/27/2026 - 9/8/2026
The pool is closed for annual maintenance.

Building W Ampitheater, 11/13/2026 - 1/3/2027
The ampitheater will be closed from Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 until Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 for lighting replacement.

Building W Dining Room, 1/18/2027 - 2/17/2027
There will be lighting improvements being completed in the dining room from Monday, Jan. 18, 226 until Wed., Feb. 17, 2026.

The Learning and Career Center (LCC) building will be closed June 29-August 7. LCC employees will be available onsite in the Harper Mobile Unit Mondays-Wednesdays, and will be available remotely Thursdays and Fridays. Please visit the LCC webpage for more information.

Across Campus

Storm water tracing, 7/29/2026

Facilities is performing storm water infrastructure tracing.  You may notice some green dye in the northwest lake. This dye is approved for this application and is harmless.

Summer Concrete and Asphalt Work, 5/18/2026 - 8/15/2026

Contractors will be on campus to complete annual concrete and asphalt maintenance. 

May 18 - 22 - Concrete work will be starting on May 18 for lot 11, Harper Grows and the concrete outside the west doors of Building M.

June 1-3 - Parking Lot 14 will be closed for sealing and striping. Available parking for employees will be Lots 10,12 & 13.

June 12 - Asphalt work is taking place in  Lots 8-9-10 and continue throughout the campus.  See Map.

July 13-14 - weather permitting the contractor will be working on the two sections of Kris Howard drive.  Access to north campus past the parking garage and the Euclid Entrance will closed.

Concrete work is continuing around campus as weather permits.

Parking Lots 12,13,14 Light Replacement - 4/27/2026 - 8/30/2026

Facilities will be installing new parking lot fixtures in lots 12, 13 and 14.

Business and Social Sciences Building

The passageway between the old Building J and Building X is closed for utility site work. This work will continue through spring 2026. There will be signage directing pedestrians to alternate routes. See Map

Contact us

Have a question about construction on campus? Please use this contact form to submit any questions or feedback.

Interactive Campus Map graphic

Interactive Campus Map

Use the Interactive Campus Map to find your way through construction closures on campus. View areas affected by construction and find routes around construction areas. Click on the Tours tab to find routes to Building A/One Stop, Building C/Admissions and other destinations during construction. Visit maps.harpercollege.edu

Harper also offers live visual interpreting through Aira. Aira is an app that provides on-demand, remote visual interpreting for the blind and low vision community to enhance their independence and efficiency. Aira is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. You never need to make a reservation—just call whenever you need assistance. For more information see Aira Visual Interpreting.

Last Updated: 8/4/26