We seek to enroll students of all backgrounds and beliefs who will learn from and with one another. Integrity, maturity, strength of character, and concern for others play a significant role in our evaluations. More important, they are integral to a successful Harvard education.

"Here, we encourage the best people to learn alongside one another as they learn from one another. Everyone benefits when all are welcomed, supported, and included." – President Alan Garber

We want to bring the best people to Harvard, regardless of their ability to pay. Your financial status will never impact your admissions decision. Neither will applying for financial aid. Furthermore, we meet 100% of demonstrated financial need, helping to make a Harvard education accessible to as many families as possible.

Your education goes beyond coursework. Student activities create unique opportunities to expand your comfort zone, learn new things, and make friends. Harvard has wide-ranging student organizations suited to all interests.

Student organizations also help to broaden your social circle. You'll get to know classmates with different academic interests from your own, or who grew up in parts of the world you've never visited. No matter how distant your hometowns, you'll find common ground at Harvard.

Harvard has more than fifty cultural, ethnic, and international student organizations. We also have groups representing dozens of religious and political perspectives. Throughout the year, these groups sponsor events and activities celebrating their identities and beliefs. These are open to the entire Harvard community, adding to the richness of life on campus.

It's easy enough to say that everyone belongs. Ensuring that you feel like a valued member of the community takes a little more doing—but we're up to the task. Here are a few other offices and programs that might help you feel more at home.