Whether you want to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, or advance your career, we offer noncredit courses for every interest--online and in-person--all year long. Register from anywhere - Harper CE has no residency restrictions and no college application required.

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Phone: 847.925.6300
Email: ce@harpercollege.edu
Text: 847.250.9596

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Closed on campus holidays)

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Find Your Classroom

  • In-Person classes are held on the Harper College main campus (1200 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine) and at various extension sites (see complete list, below).
  • Course locations are listed in your registration confirmation and on our Find Your Class page. View campus map.
  • You will receive a link to your online course at least 3 business days before the course begins. Technical Requirements for Online Learning

Drops, Cancellations & Refunds

  • For a full refund, you must drop a course (online via your student portal or by contacting us) at least 3 days before the course starts.
  • If a medical or personal emergency prevents you from finishing a class, you can file an appeal to request a refund. Please include your name, contact information, the class name and times and the reason you cannot complete the class. Send appeals to: Email ce@harpercollege.edu 
  • Classes may be cancelled if enrollment is too low. If this happens, a full refund will be issued automatically.

Access & Disability Services

  • Students with documented disabilities who enroll in CE classes are encouraged to request their reasonable accommodations by applying for ADS services, this includes students with physical, visual, and invisible disabilities. Find us at www.harpercollege.edu/ads.
  • To apply for services: https://hood.accessiblelearning.com/s-Harper/ApplicationStudent.aspx
  • To schedule an appointment or speak to an Advocate: 847.925.6266 (voice callers), Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 7 pm, Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm; or Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers may leave a SignMail message at 224.836.5048 (videophone for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing callers). You may also email ADS at ads@harpercollege.edu.

Senior (Age 65+) Discounts

  If you're aged 65+, you're eligible for tuition discounts on certain CE courses. Details.

Transcripts & Credit

Locations

  • Harper College Main Campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067 | 847.925.6300
  • Harper Learning & Career Center (LCC) 1375 S. Wolf Rd. Prospect Heights, IL  60070 | 847.925.6001 
  • Harper Professional Center (HPC) 650 E. Higgins Rd. Schaumburg, IL  60172 | 847.925.6066 
  • CLEC Enterprises, Inc. (CLEC) 5105 Tollview Drive, Suite 270 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 779.220.1343 
  • Equipment Depot, 751 Expressway Drive, Itasca, IL  60143
  • Northwest Aikido, 3407 Ridge Ave, Unit B, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
  • Palatine Park District, 250 E Wood St., Room 2C, Palatine IL 60067
  • Patterson Glass, 888 Tower Rd, Unit E, Mundelein, IL 60060
  • Sylvan Learning of Lake Zurich, 745 W. Route 22, Lake Zurich IL 60047 | 224.655.6848
  • Sylvan Learning of Schaumburg, 25 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg IL 60194 | 847.380.9238

Our Mission and Promise

Our Mission: Harper College Community Education enriches its diverse communities by providing quality, professional and accessible education and training. In collaboration with its partners, Community Education inspires the transformation of individual lives, the workforce, and society. We accomplish this through our commitment to the success of each student from registration to evaluation; excellence in program content, instructional talent, and the learning environment; and comprehensive, needs-driven programs and activities.

Our Promise: 

  • Students will receive polite and courteous service.
  • Students are our top priority.
  • Students' opinions and suggestions are valued.
  • Students will receive the highest quality educational experience we can offer.
  • We will not disclose educational records without written consent from the student.
  • Harper College is committed to the idea that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Have more questions? We're happy to help!

Phone: 847.925.6300
Email: ce@harpercollege.edu
Text: 847.250.9596

Harper CE Staff
Scott Cashman, Senior Manager for Community, Career and Corporate Education – scashman@harpercollege.edu 
Issa Boulos, Manager of the Community Music and Arts Center – iboulos@harpercollege.edu 
Billie Diaz, Manager of Career and Customized Training - db09366@harpercollege.edu 
Kevin Hahn, Manager of Operations, Wellness and Youth Programs – khahn@harpercollege.edu 
Darby Lanpher, Coordinator of Personal Enrichment – dlanpher@harpercollege.edu 
Eric Wiebe, Coordinator of the Career Skills Institute – we38933@harpercollege.edu 
 

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