Olive-Harvey College South Chicago Campus

About SCC

Olive-Harvey College South Chicago Campus is a vital community institution for South Chicago and the surrounding neighborhoods. Established in 1988 (and then known as the South Chicago Learning Center), we bring education and to the diverse community of Chicago’s South Side. We offer adult education classes that include English as Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE) prep class, Spanish GED classes, and others such as computers, citizenship, and the Constitution. We offer college-credit courses and opportunities for students to connect to vocational and technical training as well.

As one of the most accessible higher-education options in the community, we offer opportunities for students to achieve upward mobility. Our goal is to connect them to programs and services across Chicagoland that can assist them with achieving their personal, academic, and financial goals. Students who enroll at Olive-Harvey College South Chicago Campus can structure their educational pathway so they can earn a credential with the City Colleges of Chicago. 

Students can register online 24/7 or on campus Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Community organizations can reserve rooms or schedule a meeting by calling (773) 291-6770.

For Our Students

Olive-Harvey College South Chicago Campus plays a crucial role in the community, providing educational services to students of all levels. As the satellite campus for Olive-Harvey College (and therefore part of the City College’s community), we aim to bring a quality education to every Chicagoan regardless of age, zip code, or immigration status.

Our Adult Education program offers the following courses:

• Prep for GED®/HiSET®
• Prep for GED®/HiSET® in Spanish
• English as a Second Language
• Computer literacy
• Citizenship test prep

For Our Neighbors

We work to support the South Chicago community—the same community that serves most of our students. We value collaboration with agencies and organizations to serve the educational, social and cultural needs of the community residents. A few of the groups we work with include:

• El Valor
• Metropolitan Family Services
• Claretian Associates
• Special Service Area 5
• 10^th Ward
• St. Anthony
• IPL Job Services
• SEDCOM
• and more!

Together, Olive-Harvey College South Chicago Campus and our partners have offered workshops, referral services, and employment readiness resource fairs.

By connecting with our community in many ways, we are part of a network that is integral to the health and wellness of South Chicago and surrounding areas. We’re proud to be part of this neighborhood and serve it however we can.