Departments
The Office of Academic Affairs promotes academic advancement, upholds high academic standards, and promotes student learning and experiences.
Academic Support Services: Tutoring
Student Success is our #1 Priority! Harold Washington College supports students in their classes through peer, professional, and embedded tutoring.
The ACCESS Center provides students with ACCOMMODATIONS that help to eliminate barriers to COMMUNICATION. With student’s COOPERATION, we foster an environment of EQUITY and SUPPORT in order to ensure quality SERVICES.
We are excited that you have chosen to begin your academic journey at the City Colleges of Chicago!
The Advising Office helps students at every stage of their education at Harold Washington College. We look forward to meeting you so contact us today!
We are creating a new & dynamic Alumni Association to help you stay connected with former classmates & faculty while enjoying useful benefits. Join us as a member today!
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.
Several of the Business programs offered at Harold Washington College 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.
President Daniel López, Ph.D. 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.
Center of Excellence in Business (COEB)
The COEB in Business at HWC strives to provide academic programs and pathways across all disciplines. Guided by our goals of entrepreneurship, and professional services for students aiming for both four-year institutions and/or high demand careers.
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 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Preschool Education is accredited by the Commission on Early Childhood Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Continuing Education non-credit courses are available for students seeking personal and/or professional development.
Harold Washington Early College program allows students to take college level courses while still in high school, reducing both the time and the money needed to earn a college degree.
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.
English, Speech, Theatre, and Journalism
The Department of English, Speech, Theatre, and Journalism offers general education courses in the areas of written and oral communication skills, literature, journalism, and theatre.
At HWC, our faculty go above and beyond to support our students. We are proud of their accomplishments and their professional development.
First Year Student Experience (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Supporting our students throughout their experience, particularly in the first year.
Harold Washington College Program Review
Harold Washington College program review is part of the three year strategic plan. Please continue to check this page as add more information.
Harold Washington College Wellness Center
The mission of the Harold Washington College Wellness Center is to provide mental health and psycho-social support services to students, faculty, and staff to further the individual’s and community’s holistic well-being and academic success.
Harold Washington supports District Human Resources’ mission to attract, recruit, develop and retain the most highly qualified and diverse workforce that will support and deliver on the City Colleges of Chicago’s strategic initiatives.
HUMANITIES: Dance | Fine Arts | Music | Philosophy | Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
We offer engaging interdisciplinary academic courses for self-study, general education requirements and certificate/degree pursuit; We are here for your success!
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.
The Harold Washington College Library offers electronic databases, and print media to support the academic work of students, faculty, and staff as well as individual and group library and information literacy instruction.
The Harold Washington College 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.
Navigating Proceses in Student Services
Our office supports students navigating many institutional processes and policies. Here are some other ways we can help!
The Office of Instruction manages the delivery of college credit courses, in all regards, within the mission of Harold Washington College.
The Harold Washington College Paralegal Program is designed to prepare students to become highly trained paralegals to meet the needs of corporations, law firms and offices, and other sectors where law related work is performed.
The Physical Science Department offers an effective, rigorous, and accessible study of the physical sciences through research-based curricula and student-centered instruction designed for transfer, general education, and professional development.
The Office of the Registrar is committed to maintaining student records. Academic integrity and student record confidentiality are the underlying principles governing our service delivery.
Harold Washington College’s Department of Safety and Security works to ensure a safe and secure environment for all students, staff members, faculty, and visitors.
The Social and Applied Sciences Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experience for all of our students. The courses that we offer represent both core and elective options in virtually every degree and certificate category.
HWC students are talented, engaged, and successful. Today and every day we celebrate their accomplishments and experiences.
Student Government Association
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.
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities oversees the student disciplinary process to ensure effective and fair application of City Colleges of Chicago student conduct policies in support of student rights and due process.
Hours of Admittance for Placement Testing: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays: 9am-1pm. Wednesdays: 9am – 11am. Fridays: Remote Placement Testing services only (9am-11am).
The Committee for the Art and Science of Teaching (CAST)
The Committee for the Art and Science of Teaching (CAST)
The Healthy Market at Harold Washington College: Addressing food insecurity and hunger on our campus and in our community. In partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and ECMC.
Our Transfer Resources Center helps students create a plan for a seamless transition to 4-year institutions. The Rockstars in this photo are transferring to the top schools in the nation, and YOU can too!
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.
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The Workforce Innovation Act (WIOA) is a law which provides training for people who are out of work, and who need training to change career paths or whose skills need improvement in order to obtain a new job.
