Which schools are good for Harper College transfers?

I'm currently at Harper College and looking to transfer to a four-year university. Can anyone recommend some schools that have strong transfer relationships with Harper College? I'd appreciate any advice or personal experiences!

As a community college, Harper College has established relationships with many four-year institutions throughout the country for seamless student transfer. These relationships could potentially enable you to claim some transfer-friendly scholarships or participate in transfer agreement programs.

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is one institution with an established partnership with Harper. Alongside the need to meet the overall GPA requirement, Harper students can benefit from the "Chase Your Dreams" program which includes application fee waivers, priority registration, and other special privileges.

Another Illinois-based school, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has student transfer resources and agreements with all Illinois community colleges, including Harper. UIUC has a robust transfer center, and some colleges within the University offer Guaranteed Admission programs or have specific pathways for transferring.

Roosevelt University is another institution that frequently accepts Harper transfers. They have a dual admission agreement that can ensure a seamless transition from Harper to a bachelor's degree program at Roosevelt.

Remember to check out specific program transfer guides for your prospective major at your target universities as well. This is important because meaningful transfer not only depends on the institution but also on specific departments or programs within the institution. For instance, some schools might have robust articulation agreements for STEM fields, while others are better equipped for humanities or social sciences transfer students.

Do remember to consult with your advisors at Harper College, who can provide guidance about which schools have the most seamless transfer processes for Harper students. They can also help you understand how your credits will transfer and guide you toward classes that will best set you up for success upon transfer.