Student Life

Alert: Update to Standardized Testing Policy

Starting with those applying to the Harvard Class of 2029 (entering fall 2025), Harvard College will require the submission of standardized test scores from applicants for admission as part of the whole-person application review process that takes a whole-student approach. Please visit our FAQ for more information.

Last Updated: April 11, 12:37pm

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From your professors and House advisers to your friends and teammates, Harvard is a vibrant community where you can feel supported and encouraged. No matter where you come from, Harvard is home.

Today at Harvard

Need to know what's on the menu tonight or when the next shuttle arrives? Get all the information you need to make it through your day.

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Residential Life

First-year dorms and upper-level Houses create a small-college experience within a major research university. Your House is where you eat, sleep—and lay the groundwork for lifelong friendships.

Learn more about residential life at Harvard

Student Activities

A Harvard education is more than coursework. It's late-night discussions in the dining hall with friends, drama productions, fierce (or friendly) athletic competitions, outings to Boston's museums—and much more.

Through extracurricular activities, you'll meet new people, pursue your interests (or discover new ones), and enrich your understanding of the world and the people in it.

Student life by the numbers

500+ Student organizations
125+ Active service programs for Phillips Brooks House during the academic year
400+ Students pursuing various service projects during the summer for Phillips Brooks House
3,400+ Students participating in the arts

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Athletics

Nearly 80 percent of Harvard students participate in athletics—and everyone joins in to cheer on their friends and show their Crimson pride.

Learn more about athletics

Health & Wellbeing

From physical health to mental and emotional wellness, your wellbeing remains a critical priority. Everything you need to stay healthy can be found through Harvard's many health, wellness, and fitness services.

Navigating Your Healthcare in College: My Health Journey At Harvard

Perrin '23 Alumni

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Diversity & Inclusion

Harvard is committed to creating an inclusive living and learning environment for every member of our community. We offer a range of resources and offices to help make Harvard safe and welcoming for students from all backgrounds.

The Family at Harvard No One Told Me About

Jake '21 Alumni

Student Stories

Harvard Housing Day

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Love Letter to BASHA: BASHA Recap Part 1

I cannot fathom the growth, strength, love, and comfort I feel in this community.

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Eid-al-Fitr at Harvard 2024

Eid-al-Fitr is a major holiday for Muslims; it marks the end of Ramadan, when Muslims fast, donate, worship, and attend communal gatherings.

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Ramadan 2024 Series: Ramadan Reflection

As a first-year one of the many things I thought about was what Ramadan would be like on campus and how I would manage my workload.

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