Harvard on the hill

A nickname given to many community colleges in order to give students the sense that they are attending an institution comparable to Harvard in quality.

Many people believe that their college is uniquely nicknamed "Harvard on the hill", when in fact it is common of many community colleges.

Jeff: Where are you going to college?
Andy: Harvard on the hill!
Jeff: Woah congratulations, you're going to ABC Community College?
Andy: No? I'm going to XYZ Community College..
Jeff: Hm...

by PrimalHike February 28, 2015

Harvard on the hill

Typically of a Junior College; specifically of Moorpark College, in Moorpark, CA.

Bobken: So you going to Northridge next year.
Hidalgo: No, I'll probably go to Harvard on the hill.

by Peter April 15, 2004

Harvard on the hill

The Community College of Rhode Island.

Anyone: "Smitty, where are you going to college?"
Smitty: "Ahhhh, Harvard on the hill!"
Anyone: "Livin' the high life eh?"
Smitty: "Ahhhh, I cannot disclose that information!"

by Naka naka April 20, 2006

Harvard on the hill

Crafton Hills Community College nickname.

"So, where do you go to school?"

"Harvard on the hill."

by bdb August 9, 2012

Harvard on a hill

Montana State University in Billings, Montana

MSUB is Harvard on a hill in Billings, Montana.

by Montanian October 27, 2012

Harvard On The Hill

A band originated from North New Jersey, who's music crosses many genres including alternative, pop, punk, etc.

They have two albums released (Scars On My Knees EP, Winters In North Jersey) and are currently working on their third album.

Band Members Include -

Vox - Luke H. and Jimmy D.

Guitars - Luke H. and Brian B.

Bass - Jimmy D.

Drums - Matt M.

"Dude did you hear Harvard On The Hill perform last night?"
"Yeah man they totally rocked that it was awesome!"

by GamerPingo July 21, 2014

Harvard on the Hill

Ohlone College in Fremont, CA. Ohlone is commonly referred to by this name throughout the Bay Area.

You're headed to Berkeley next year? I myself, am attending the prestigious institution commonly known as Harvard on the Hill.

by petulantpigmy November 14, 2025