Harper College
Transfer Information

Transfer-Ready Programs

Start at Harper. Finish at your four-year university of choice.

Save thousands of dollars and graduate with a diploma from your four-year university by starting at Harper College. Harper offers hundreds of courses that transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. Plus Harper's University Center offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree while on Harper's campus.

Harper offers four transfer-ready degrees: Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Fine Arts-Art (A.F.A.), Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.), and Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.). Which degree you pursue will depend on your intended major at the university you transfer to. When you enroll in a Harper College transfer degree program, academic counselors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you are planning to attend. 

For complete information, please visit the Transfer Information page.

Explore Transfer Programs

The programs below feature Sample Transfer Plans to give you an idea of what courses you will need to take. Please meet with your advisor to determine a course plan that both meets your goals and your transfer institution's requirements. For a complete list of programs, visit the Areas of Interest landing page.


Still not sure? Consider exploring further using our career assessment, Focus 2. Explored all ten Areas of Interest and still not sure which one aligns best with your goals? No worries. Enroll in a First Year Seminar designed to help you further explore and clarify your path.

For more information about getting started at Harper, contact an Admission Outreach specialist at 847.925.6700.

Last Updated: 10/2/24