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See Yourself at Harvard

Even though our campus is currently closed to visitors, there are still many ways to explore beautiful Harvard Yard, learn from enthusiastic students, and discover life in historic Cambridge, Massachusetts.

See Yourself at Harvard

Harvard may be the oldest college in the country, but it's certainly not a museum. Our community's spirit and exuberance are alive in every corner of the campus, and we can't wait to show you what makes Harvard a school like no other.

We encourage prospective students to learn more about Harvard College by exploring our community through our virtual tour, online information sessions, by reaching out to current students, and by reading up on the Cambridge and Boston area.

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Screenshot of image of Widener Library taken from the "Take a student-led tour of Harvard University" video

Virtual Tour

Student guides lead you through the places they live and learn, including dorm rooms, classrooms, Widener Library, the first-year dining hall and more.

Take the virtual tour

Connect with Current Students

From world-renowned professors to world-class friendships, students at Harvard find a community that embraces them, challenges them, and exposes them to new ideas daily. With so many opportunities afforded to our students, the Harvard experience is unique for every undergraduate.

Do you have questions about what it’s like to be a student at Harvard? Our student coordinators are here to provide a first-hand perspective about affordability, diversity, student life, and more. We encourage you to reach out to our students by submitting a contact form and a student will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Keep in mind that response times may be delayed during student breaks in May, late August, December, and January.

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The Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program (UMRP) is sponsored by the Admissions Office. The UMRP focuses on expanding awareness of and providing information about our diverse campus community and the application process at Harvard College to minority middle and high school students. Staffed by current undergraduates, the UMRP fields questions about the Harvard College experience, as well as the application process. We also arrange on-campus and overnight visits, in addition to special information sessions and tours.

The UMRP at Harvard College is not directly involved in the admissions process or any decisions concerning the acceptance of prospective students.

Learn more and contact the UMRP
We are committed to ensuring all admitted students have the opportunity to attend Harvard, regardless of the economic obstacles they have encountered. We launched the Harvard Financial Aid Initiative (HFAI) in 2004 to enhance this effort and to raise awareness of college affordability for students interested in all kinds of colleges and universities.

Our student coordinators are eager to discuss student life, the basics of financial aid policy, and the specifics of the Harvard application.

Learn more and contact HFAI
The Admissions and Financial Aid Office’s Harvard First Generation Program (HFGP) focuses on directing college awareness to future first-generation college students. Our HFGP coordinators will provide support and information as you begin to navigate the college application process. Contact us with any questions about admissions, financial aid, or first-gen life at Harvard.

Learn more and contact the HFGP
The Harvard College Connection (HCC) is an Admissions Office initiative to use digital media to reach out to promising students and encourage them to apply to Harvard. The HCC bolsters ongoing efforts to ensure that students from every socioeconomic background know about college and financial aid options, at Harvard and elsewhere.

Learn more and contact the HCC