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Attend an information session and tour. Experience the past and present—and envision your future—by visiting Boston, “America’s college town.”
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70% of Harvard students receive some form of financial aid. A Harvard education is more affordable than a state school for 90% of American families.
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Apply now! We’ll guide you through the process of the Common Application, Universal Application, or Coalition Application and answer any questions you have along the way.
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Upcoming Information Sessions & Tours

The Admissions Visitor Center offers information sessions and tours lead by admissions officers and current Harvard undergraduates. View our full schedule of upcoming information sessions and tours here.

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Join our mailing list to request a brochure and receive emails to learn more about the Harvard College experience.

Admissions Brochure

View the Harvard College admissions brochure.

Important Dates 

Late March:

Regular Decision admission decisions are released

May 1:

First-year enrollment deadline (no deposit required)

Late May:

Transfer admission decisions are released

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Student Blog

Hear directly from current Harvard students on the Student Blog


A Day in the Life of a First-Year Student

Watch the video: A Day in the Life of a First-Year Student at Harvard

A Day in the Life of a First-Year Student


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Learn More About our Revolutionary Financial Aid


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The Harvard College Honor Code

Harvard College is an academic and residential community devoted to learning and the creation of knowledge. We - the academic community of Harvard College, including the faculty and students - view integrity as the basis for intellectual discovery, artistic creation, independent scholarship, and meaningful collaboration. We hold honesty - in the representation of our work and in our interactions with teachers, advisers, peers, and students - as the foundation of our community. Read more about our Honor Code.