Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison College
Why Harrison College?
With more than 107 years of history, Harrison College is a nationally accredited college with more than 75,000 graduates. Harrison College has earned a highly respected reputation for its four year bachelor degrees, two year associate's degrees, as well as its continued education programs.
Harrison College has twelve physical campuses throughout Indiana. In addition, students across the state and across the country are also able to obtain degrees online with the convenience of our online programs. At Harrison College, we provide a wide range of educational opportunities and have helped thousands of people find success in career fields they love.
Today, employers want to hire trained, skilled professionals who are able to immediately contribute to the workforce. We value these principles. They are reflected in everything we do, from our admissions process to our career-oriented course structure to the lifetime employment assistance our students receive at graduation and beyond.
What makes online programs at Harrison College different from those at other colleges?
- Highly respected degrees: Almost 92 percent of our graduates land a job within a year of completing their education. With tough competition in the marketplace, that's a comforting statistic to have backing our graduates.
- One-on-one attention: At Harrison College, we pride ourselves on an extensive support network designed to help each and every one of our students achieve their career goals. Our team is ready to assist you with the admissions process, financial aid, career planning and scholarship qualification. And once you graduate, you can count on us to be with you every step of the way with our Lifetime Employment Assistance program.
- Flexibility: We offer more than 30 programs in a wide variety of career fields including health care, IT, veterinary, criminal justice and business. You'll have flexible class schedules since many of our programs are offered part-time or full-time, day, evening, and online.
- Class sizes: Our average class size is 16 students. This means you'll have the opportunity to get to know your professors and classmates on a more personal level.
- Excellent faculty and staff: Harrison College was named one of Indiana's Best Places to Work in 2008 based on employee feedback and thorough unbiased research by Best Companies Group. Many Hoosier companies applied for the honor, but only 66 were named to the elite list. In a world where many claim to be experts, it's comforting to know you're with a school that's truly been a leader for more than 100 years.
- Financial aid: A robust 93 percent of students receive some form of financial aid.
Does Harrison College have any accreditations?
Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates, diplomas, and associate of applied science degrees. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
How do online classes work at Harrison College?
Online classes at Harrison College operate using WebCT. It's a self-contained classroom you may access from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Once enrolled, you'll receive log in information. Using your assigned user name and password, you will have access to details about your instructor, textbook, syllabus, class schedule, and grading policy, as well as week-by-week lecture materials and assignments. You will also be able to communicate with your instructors and classmates within the course itself using private mail and a special discussion area. We even provide an online "mini-course" for first-time online students which you can take prior to the start of the quarter.
Many assignments are built into the course in the form of open-book quizzes that you complete electronically and your scores are ready to view from your student profile as soon as grading is completed by the instructor. Instructions and review information for your midterm and final exams are also easily accessible. There is even a calendar feature that you may use to help keep track of assignment due dates and other personal activities in your busy schedule. Class sizes are kept at 35 students or less.
Are all Harrison College online programs taken completely online?
Our online classes are 100 percent online, meaning you never — unless you want to — visit a physical campus. Harrison gives you the opportunity to earn a degree 24/7 from the comfort of your own home.
How long will it take me to complete my online degree program?
Harrison College Online holds classes according to a "quarter system." Each quarter lasts three months (12 weeks) and there are four quarters in a school year. You can go to school year round until you complete your program or take classes part-time. It's completely your choice how many classes you want to take and how quickly you want to complete your degree! We want you to be comfortable, and we want you to be successful!
