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We are excited that you have chosen to begin your academic journey at the City Colleges of Chicago!

Academic Advisors are available to assist you at every stage of your education at Harold Washington College -- from clarifying education and career goals, to academic planning, to helping you succeed along your journey, to applying for graduation.

Did you drop out of high school? Are you 16 to under 21 years of age? You can earn a high school diploma at the City Colleges of Chicago! Explore your options to earn a GED at one of the alternative high schools listed below.

The CCC Alumni Association offers relevant programs and services of value that provide a way to connect and grow for current and future CCC alumni.

An interdisciplinary department that offers transfer programs, Associates in Applied Science Degrees and basic and advance certificate career programs in Human Services.

Welcome to the Department of Art and Architecture at Harold Washington College

The Assessment Committee at HWC is an interdisciplinary group of faculty, administrators, and staff who collect, review, analyze, and disseminate data on the educational outcomes of our students.

Athletics play an important role in student life at the City Colleges of Chicago. Many of our athletes have transferred their talents onto four-year college and university teams.

Oversees the day-to-day operations related to Campus Building Management and Operations in an effort to provide an efficient, safe and well-maintained environment for students, faculty, staff and the general public.

The department offers courses for both majors and nonmajors. For majors, this is a stepping stone to careers in the medical, paramedical, allied health, biotechnology, molecular biology and other biological science fields.

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Harold Washington College Business programs are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business and Programs (ACBSP)

Business Services is responsible for protecting the assets of the college by ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to while maintaining the financial integrity of the college.

Career Planning & Placement at Harold Washington College provides comprehensive services and resources required to help you make an informed decision about a career and a major as well as to help you with a successful transition into the workforce.

The Center for Distance Learning (CDL) offers a method for students to complete college course work through online education.

The mission of Chicago Legal Clinic is to identify the legal needs and provide community based quality services and education to the underserved and disadvantaged in the Chicago area, thereby promoting justice through greater access to the legal system.

The Continuing Education (CE) Department offers non-credit courses for students seeking personal enrichment or new skills. Courses are designed for students with broadly varying educational backgrounds and academic goals.

The Disability Access Center provides coordination and supportive services for students with documented disabilities.

Welcome to the English Language Learning Department at Harold Washington College. We offer three levels of English as a Second Language courses designed for the academic success of non native English speakers.

Courses for English Language Learners include both English language courses for non native speakers of English, and customized ESL sections of college credit courses.

The Department of English, Speech, and Theatre offers general education courses in the areas of written and oral communication skills, literature, and theatre.

Facilities Management maintains, replaces and repairs the campuses' buildings, grounds and utility systems.

At Harold Washington College, we believe your education is an investment...one that pays dividends throughout your lifetime. That's why the Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping students get the assistance they may need to attend.

Harold Washington College's Human Resources Department provides staffing and administrative support to the District Human Resources Office.

Humanities & Music is a department of dynamic, diverse, and dedicated faculty, providing a range of interdisciplinary academic courses and programs in Humanities, Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Music. Come to us for your gen eds, leave with the world!

More than 200 international students enroll at Harold Washington College each semester. The International Students Office supports the academic and non-academic needs of international students.

Janitorial Services provides general cleaning of the interior and exterior of the buildings.

Harold Washington College is proud to offer interdisciplinary learning communities geared to support student success.

The Harold Washington College Library offers electronic, database, and print media to support the scholarly work of students, faculty, and staff as well as individual and group library and information literacy instruction.

The Mathematics Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experience. We offer courses which prepare students to meet their educational, professional and personal goals.

The Office of Instruction manages the delivery of college credit courses, in all regards, within the mission of Harold Washington College.

The President of the College is the chief executive, administrative, and education officer and derives authority from, and is responsible to the Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago and the Board of Trustees.

The Physical Science Department offers high quality survey and laboratory courses designed for transfer, general education needs and professional development.

Plant Maintenance provides support services for the purpose of maintaining a well functioning and safe facility.

The Registrar's Office administers the enrollment of students, maintains student records, and works with faculty, administration and staff on academic matters.

Reprographics manages print material requests and Mail Room is responsible for the collection, distribution and processing of the College's mail.

The Department of Safety and Security is available 24 hours a day to ensure a safe and secure environment for all City College students, staff members, and visitors.

The Social Science Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experience. The many courses that we offer represent both core and elective options in virtually every degree and certificate category.

The Student Government Association represents all students and serves as a liaison between the student body and college administration and the Board of Trustees.

The Student Services Department provides a broad range of services to assist students in achieving their academic and life goals.

SIT is the College's behavioral threat assessment team.

The Testing Resources Center provides a variety of testing services to assist students as they pursue their academic goals.

Our Transfer Resources Center helps students create a plan for a seamless transition to 4-year institutions. Watch CCC transfer students Taylor and Bogdan discuss their love of student life and study at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Harold Washington College is pleased to support student success through peer, professional, and embedded tutoring

City Colleges of Chicago serves thousands of U.S. military veterans each year. Our veterans services team provides a wide range of support to ease your transition from the military to college life and to help you succeed.

The Harold Washington College Wellness Center provides mental health and other social services to support your personal well-being and academic success.

We offer day and evening language classes in downtown Chicago. Languages taught include Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

If you need help with your writing, stop by the Writing Lab. If you have a tutor embedded in your composition classroom, make appointments to see him/her regularly. Both programs offer a variety of services help you succeed.