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
To apply, submit the following materials:
- undergraduate application form (download*)
- résumé
- two-page essay
- nonrefundable $75 application fee
- sealed official transcripts from each university and college attended
- official TOEFL scores (if necessary)
Detailed instructions are included in the application form.
When to Apply
We admit students three times a year. Apply according to the following schedule:
| If you will complete your three prerequisite courses | Submit your application | Expect a decision after |
| 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 early if you wish to receive financial aid and timely feedback on the status of your application. A $125 fee is charged if you have completed more than six degree courses when you apply. In addition, if you delay your application you run the risk of losing degree credit for completed coursework, as admission and degree requirements are subject to change.
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