NIU at University Center at Harper College
With the University Center at Harper College program, you can earn an NIU degree by taking classes at Harper College. You'll learn from accomplished NIU faculty members in a location convenient to you. Online courses are also available. New cohorts are scheduled to begin every fall semester.
Admission Requirements
In order to pursue your NIU degree at Harper College University Center, you need to:
- Meet our admission requirements
- Complete prerequisite courses with grades of C or better
- Complete at least 45 credit hours as outlined in the program’s 2+2 transfer guide.
To meet our graduation requirements, you'll need to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. You'll also need to meet general education requirements, which are fulfilled by an A.A. or A.S. degree from an Illinois community college.
Registration
After you have been admitted into your academic program, our advisors will support you as you pursue your NIU degree at Harper College University Center.
As a student in NIU’s program at the University Center at Harper College, you'll follow a set course schedule designed to keep you on track for graduation. Courses are offered in a mix of in-person courses at the University Center and online formats. To stay in the program, students are expected to enroll in the course sequence each semester. This helps ensure you get the classes you need when you need them
Financial Aid
Completing your NIU bachelor's degree at Harper College University Center can save you money - you may also be eligible for financial aid to help lower your costs.
Your financial aid options depend on if you're enrolled full or part-time. Our Financial Aid and Scholarship Office can help you determine if grants, scholarships, loans and/or work-study are right for you.
Apply to NIU
Our application for transfer students is open, and it's free to apply.
Admitted Students
Have you been admitted to NIU? Congratulations! Follow our next steps for off-campus and online admitted students.
Contact NIU
Set up an appointment to discuss your program of interest with an NIU Admissions counselor by emailing transfercenter@niu.edu or you can schedule a virtual admissions appointment.