Why LAHC?
About the School | From its beginning in September of 1949 when the first students passed through the doors, Harbor College has grown from a technically oriented college into a comprehensive institution of higher learning with a broad spectrum of transfer, vocational, and community services programs.
Today, the nearly 8,000 students that enroll each semester in credit courses reflect the diverse ethnic composition of the communities served by the college. One of nine two-year public community colleges comprising the Los Angeles Community College District, Harbor College prides itself on being the college of choice for the nearly 400,000 residents of Carson, Harbor City, Gardena, Lomita, San Pedro, Wilmington, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Harbor College also takes pride in being a leader among community colleges in educational applications of modern technology. True to its tradition, Harbor College is energetically working to implement techniques and programs to prepare its students for the rapidly changing workplace. An important part of that effort is Harbor College\'s firm commitment to creating and building partnerships with local business, community, and civic organizations to maximize the quality and scope of its educational programs.
Student Services and Special Programs
The campus library provides print and electronic resources that support students in pursuit of their educational goals. Access to book collection and journal articles is through on-line computer catalog and computerized indexing services. Reference librarians have access to the Internet and can perform searches for student academic needs.
Disabilities Assistance
The Office of Special Programs and Services provides specialized support for students with physical and learning disabilities, including reserved parking, directed counseling, tutors, note-takers, readers, and a state-of-the-art High Tech Center for the Disabled.
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Extended Opportunity Program and Services
The EOP&S office specializes in aiding disadvantaged or non-traditional students to achieve their academic goals.
Nearly $2 million in financial aid is available for qualifying students each year through federal, state, and special grant sources.
Harbor College is one of the few community colleges participating in the Transfer Alliance Program in which high-achieving students can earn priority admission to USC, UCLA, and other four-year institutions.
International Education
Special travel-study programs in locations such as Hong Kong, Australia, Spain, and Mexico allow students to expand their educational horizons.
Harbor College provides employment assistance to thousands of local residents through job listings and employment skills workshops.
The Center provides instructional support services with the aid of state-of-the-art computer laboratories and tutoring to help students in their academic endeavors.
Project Adult College Education
PACE is an interdisciplinary program which enables working adults to complete a Transfer Associate in Arts degree in five semesters.
Tech Prep Program
Through this innovative program, Harbor College works cooperatively with local high schools and business and industry advisors to effectively prepare young students to make a smooth transition from school into the workplace and to become proficient in mathematics, science, and communications.
This service is designed to help students transfer to four-year institutions by providing information on admissions, campus housing, and financial aid.