This page contains content from the 2007–08 academic year. For current information, visit the Harvard Extension School website at www.extension.harvard.edu.
How to Apply
If you have taken or are currently enrolled in the courses for admission and meet the other criteria, you may submit the following to the program office:
- an application form
- the application essays
- a nonrefundable $75 application fee
- official transcripts
Download an Application Form
See the current Extension School site for up-to-date application forms.
When to Apply
Students are admitted three times a year, according to the term in which they anticipate completing the courses required for admission:
| If you will complete your prerequisite courses | Submit your application | Expect a decision by |
|---|---|---|
| in the fall | Dec. 15–Jan. 15 | March 1 |
| in the spring | April 15–May 15 | July 1 |
| in the summer (Harvard Summer School) | Aug. 1–Sept. 1 | Oct. 1 |
Apply as early as you are eligible, particularly if you intend to seek financial aid, or you wish to receive timely feedback on the status of your application. If you do not apply in the term that you anticipate completing the prerequisite courses, you run the risk of losing credit for coursework that the program director deems outdated or obsolete (admission criteria and degree requirements are subject to change). There is an additional $125 fee for applicants who have completed more than four courses when applying.
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