Course Registration
Harvard Extension School courses are open to the public, and most require no application.
Registration Dates
Registration for fall courses will open July 23, 2018. Degree candidates may register for courses beginning July 19, 2018.
Interested in studying this summer? Late registration (with $200 late fee) for Harvard Summer School is open through June 27. Learn how to register on the Harvard Summer School website.
Your Student Account
You may create or update your student account in online services before registration opens. You must be at least 15 years old to create a student account.
Requirements, Deadlines, and Payment
When you register, you pay a nonrefundable $50 registration fee and full tuition. You must be at least 15 years old at the time of registration to register for undergraduate credit or noncredit, and at least 18 years old to register for graduate credit. Learn more about payment and financial aid.
We encourage you to meet the English proficiency requirement, take the test of critical reading and writing skills, and review enrollment policies before registration opens. Most deadlines are noted in the calendar.
Your Registration Confirmation
After you register, you will receive a confirmation by email. Carry this with you when you are on the Harvard campus. For security reasons, you may be asked to present your confirmation with a government-issued photo ID for admission to certain classrooms in the Science Center, Longwood Medical area, and other buildings and areas on the Harvard campus. You may also print a copy of your registration schedule from online services.