Harper College will be closed on Wednesday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Day.
Students need to receive a B or higher in all nursing courses, have a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or above and exhibit professionalism on and off campus.
Awarded to a student enrolled in mathematics and science courses with a 3.5 GPA (Grade
Point Average) or above that is intending to pursue a bachelor's in science degree
or the equivalent and is engaged in the community through community service
or student activities. The selection is made by the Educational Foundation Board of
Directors, Scholarship and Award Committee.
Engineering Pathways is a partnership program wherein successful students are guaranteed admission to the major of their choice to the Grainer College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Students enrolled in the program complete the foundational coursework typical of the first two years in any engineering or computer science program. All technical coursework in the plan of study, including mathematics, science, computer science, and major specific courses, must be completed for a grade while enrolled in the program. Prior credit, including through AP and dual enrollment, may not be used to satisfy technical coursework requirements for the program. Advising is provided by Harper and Grainger Engineering advisors to ensure that students are selecting appropriate coursework for their desired major. Successful completion of the Engineering Pathways program requires that students earn an overall GPA of 3.5/4.0 with no C grades in any course, complete study hours on campus, and meet regularly with both of their advisors.
Students are chosen for exemplifying excellence within the discipline, distinguishing themselves in at least two of the following four areas: scholarship, research, performance, or service. They must have completed a minimum of 6 credit hours at Harper in the discipline by the end of spring semester and be receiving a degree or certificate by the end of the academic year. Students must have a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) within the discipline for which they are being nominated and no less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average).
The Global Scholar Distinction is a graduation honor designed to promote, acknowledge, and reward individual students’ real, life-changing growth in the areas of international or intercultural education during their studies at Harper College. A student who earns the Global Scholar Distinction will meet the following requirements: a) Grade of C or better in 9 hours of interdisciplinary academic coursework; b) Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average); c) Complete a capstone project in CAP201, our Social Transformation Capstone Course.
To be eligible to be an Honors Program Graduate, students must do four things: a) amass a cumulative total of twelve hours of Honors credit; this usually amounts to four Honors courses; b) take our Honors Colloquium (HUM/HST 105) course somewhere along the way; c) maintain an overall Harper grade point average of 3.25; d) graduate with an Associate's degree.
Basic Qualification(s): To qualify a student must be an Honors Program member and ready to transfer at the end of the Spring/Summer semester. Students do not need to apply for this award. Instead, they may be nominated by one of their Honors course instructors or one of the Honors Program Coordinators. Each year, the selected student will have demonstrated excellence in the classroom, especially in Honors courses, and will have contributed to the Honors Program beyond the classroom as well.
The James McGrath Award was started by former Harper College President, James McGrath as a tribute to those special people who have unselfishly given time, effort, and funds to uphold the excellence of the institution. The McGrath Award has been awarded to 34 recipients since its inception in 1986.
To be inducted, students must demonstrate "superior academic performance” which is evidenced by an overall grade point average of at least 3.25 in all of your courses taken at Harper College, plus a grade point average in your legal studies classes of at least 3.50, to make membership in LEX a true and meaningful academic honor and a recognizable indication of superior academic achievement to members of the legal profession in the geographical area served by the institution.
All Phi Phi students are those who have excelled in their service to the Phi Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Some are officers, some are leaders on our extended projects, some have presented at conferences or Induction Ceremonies, but all have put in the work that makes our chapter active, vibrant, and successful.
To be nominated to the All-Illinois Academic Team, a student must first be nominated to Phi Theta Kappa's All-USA Academic Team. Two students are selected from a pool of excellent applicants. Typically, All-Illinois Academic Team members have superb GPA’s (Grade Point Average) as well as a record of service and activity in the chapter. In addition, students must describe one impressive endeavor and submit a letter of recommendation addressing that endeavor.
Each year the Provost invites recent Harper graduates (degreed and have completed 45 credits or more at Harper) to write back to us about a Harper staff and/or faculty member who “Made A Difference” for them. The winner is chosen by a selection committee of students who are members of Student Government who read all letters, discuss the applicants, and select the one who they felt made the largest impact on student(s) at Harper College and fulfilled the spirit of Larry Moats by going above and beyond giving them the extra time and made a difference in their lives.
This distinction is earned by students who complete 11-12 or more credit hours of specialized social justice themed course sections that focus on imagining, analyzing, and achieving justice. In addition, students complete a capstone project that provides the opportunity to reflect on, apply, and demonstrate what was learned in their Social Justice Studies coursework.
To be eligible for this distinction, students must have completed 45 credit hours at Harper College, have a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 and graduate either the spring or summer 2021 semester with an Associate Degree.