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Student Life

From the moment first-year students walk into Harvard Yard until they graduate, they are surrounded by people dedicated to making Harvard “home.”
My Admissions Journey

Right at the start of senior year, I almost immediately felt tension build up around my head.
Defying Gravity: From Coeur d’Alene to Cambridge

The first word of the email says “Congratulations,” not “Condolences.” My heart falls to my feet; my jaw drops; I’m sure this must be a hoax.
Malia Class of '21 Alumni

Student Profile
Harvard Primus: A Community for Harvard’s Firsts

If you asked me my freshman year of high school what it meant to be a first-generation college student, I’d probably give you a confused look.
Let's Celebrate! Fall Semester Holidays On Campus

Something that I didn’t think about when coming to college was what it would be like to not be home for several holidays!
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Academics

Small classes, fascinating course topics, personalized degree programs, and unsurpassed research opportunities across a diverse field of subjects.
Financial Aid

The Griffin Financial Aid Office provides need-based aid that allows us to bring the best students to Harvard, regardless of their ability to pay.
Admissions

Learn more about Harvard College admissions requirements, timeline, and what we look for in an applicant.