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Student walks up stairs of library and through stacks.
Harness your curiosity
to learn about the world—and yourself
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Students dance on stage in colorful garb
Uncover a world of possibility, as
limitless
as your imagination
Video description:
Student walks through lab and uses 3D printer
Embrace challenges and
emerge with opportunities
Video description:
Group of students walk across bridge
Venture into
new territory
and chart your own path
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Aerial view of Harvard's campus
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education with unparalleled resources
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"Harvard College has proudly symbolized American excellence for nearly four centuries. Our motto – Veritas – represents our unwavering commitment to pursuing knowledge and serving the common good."
David Deming
Danoff Dean of Harvard College
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Campus Life in Motion
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Welcome to Harvard 🥹❤️
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#HarvardCollege
#WelcomeToHarvard
#MoveIn
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Replying to @P.T Zeinn classmates to best mates
#makingfriends
#harvard
#college
#fypシ゚viral
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expect the unexpected 😜
#advice
#harvard
#college
#freshmen
#academics
#reslife
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geese vs turkey
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Student Stories
Student Employment on Campus
If you are looking for great places of employment on campus, there are many options to choose from!
Read Full Story
Dear homesick international student at Harvard College
It was Fall 2021, and I was only used to the vibrant street markets of Kisumu’s lakeside, the flowing left-hand side traffic pattern of the Nairobi...
Read Full Story
The Best Three Decisions I Made As A First-Year
Discover how this rising sophomore hopes to ensure other students have a great first-year on Harvard's Campus.
Read Full Story
First Semester at Harvard: 3 Things I Learned
My first semester at Harvard was a whirlwind of experiencing an actual winter, meeting a variety of new people, and settling into college.
Read Full Story
Read more student stories
What is a "liberal arts & sciences" education?
The liberal arts & sciences offer a broad intellectual foundation for the tools to think critically, reason analytically and write clearly. These proficiencies will prepare students to navigate the world’s most complex issues, and address future innovations with unforeseen challenges. Shaped by ideas encountered and created, these new modes of thinking will prepare students for leading meaningful lives, with conscientious global citizenship, to enhance the greater good.
How many courses does Harvard offer?
Harvard offers more than 3,700 courses. For a complete copy of the course catalog, please visit
registrar.fas.harvard.edu
.
How large are classes?
Some introductory courses as well as several other popular courses have large enrollments. Yet, the median class size at Harvard is 12. Of the nearly 1,300 courses offered last fall, for example, more than 1,000 of them enrolled 20 or fewer students.
What is Harvard's graduation rate?
The College's graduation rate is normally 98 percent, among the highest at American colleges and universities. Everyone admitted to Harvard has the ability to complete all academic requirements successfully.
Is on-campus housing guaranteed?
Harvard guarantees housing for all four years. First-year students live in one of the 17 dormitories in or adjacent to historic Harvard Yard. Self-selected groups of students are assigned to one of 12 residential Houses for the final three years of undergraduate study. About 350 to 500 students live in a House, each of which includes its own dining hall, library, advising staff, and many other resources. Read more about
residential life
.
Where will I take my meals?
First-year students all eat together in Annenberg Hall. During sophomore through senior year, students typically eat in the dining hall located within their Houses, although students can choose to eat at other House dining halls as well.
See more about dining
.
News
‘Learning without a net’
July 28th, 2025
Psychologist Mahzarin R. Banaji wins BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
June 20th, 2025
Proud day for Harvard
May 29th, 2025
View all news
A Better World Together
Harvard is committed to creating a vibrant living and learning environment for every member of our community.
Learn more about residential life
Quick Links
Current Students
Prospective Students
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Skip to main content
Important Addresses
Harvard College
University Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard College Admissions Office and Griffin Financial Aid Office
86 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Social Links
Copyright © 2026 The President & Fellows of Harvard College
If you are located in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway (the “European Economic Area”), please
click here
for additional information about ways that certain Harvard University Schools, Centers, units and controlled entities, including this one, may collect, use, and share information about you.
Guides
Application Tips
Navigating Campus
Preparing for College
How to Complete the FAFSA
What to Expect After You Apply
View All
Guides
Resources
FAQs
Parents & Families
Alumni
School Counselors
Información en Español
Undergraduate Viewbook
View All
Resources
Search and Useful Links
Search the site
Search Suggestions
Home - Harvard College
Slides
Video description:
Student walks up stairs of library and through stacks.
Harness your curiosity
to learn about the world—and yourself
Video description:
Students dance on stage in colorful garb
Uncover a world of possibility, as
limitless
as your imagination
Video description:
Student walks through lab and uses 3D printer
Embrace challenges and
emerge with opportunities
Video description:
Group of students walk across bridge
Venture into
new territory
and chart your own path
Video description:
Aerial view of Harvard's campus
Access an
affordable
education with unparalleled resources
Slide Controls
The following controls are not necessary for screen readers because all slides are available in the preceding list
"Harvard College has proudly symbolized American excellence for nearly four centuries. Our motto – Veritas – represents our unwavering commitment to pursuing knowledge and serving the common good."
David Deming
Danoff Dean of Harvard College
Start Your Journey
Campus Life in Motion
Watch our latest videos for events, traditions, and student moments you won’t want to miss!
Visit the Harvard College Admissions TikTok
@harvardadmissions
all the cabot house's a stage harvard studentlife harvardcollege
♬ original sound - harvardadmissions - Harvard Admissions
@harvardcollege
Welcome to Harvard 🥹❤️
#Harvard
#HarvardCollege
#WelcomeToHarvard
#MoveIn
♬ original sound - harvardcollege - Harvard College
@harvardadmissions
Replying to @P.T Zeinn classmates to best mates
#makingfriends
#harvard
#college
#fypシ゚viral
♬ original sound - harvardadmissions - Harvard Admissions
@harvardadmissions
expect the unexpected 😜
#advice
#harvard
#college
#freshmen
#academics
#reslife
♬ original sound - harvardadmissions - Harvard Admissions
@harvardadmissions
geese vs turkey
#harvard
#scenic
#college
#dunkin
♬ original sound - harvardadmissions - Harvard Admissions
Student Stories
Student Employment on Campus
If you are looking for great places of employment on campus, there are many options to choose from!
Read Full Story
Dear homesick international student at Harvard College
It was Fall 2021, and I was only used to the vibrant street markets of Kisumu’s lakeside, the flowing left-hand side traffic pattern of the Nairobi...
Read Full Story
The Best Three Decisions I Made As A First-Year
Discover how this rising sophomore hopes to ensure other students have a great first-year on Harvard's Campus.
Read Full Story
First Semester at Harvard: 3 Things I Learned
My first semester at Harvard was a whirlwind of experiencing an actual winter, meeting a variety of new people, and settling into college.
Read Full Story
Read more student stories
What is a "liberal arts & sciences" education?
The liberal arts & sciences offer a broad intellectual foundation for the tools to think critically, reason analytically and write clearly. These proficiencies will prepare students to navigate the world’s most complex issues, and address future innovations with unforeseen challenges. Shaped by ideas encountered and created, these new modes of thinking will prepare students for leading meaningful lives, with conscientious global citizenship, to enhance the greater good.
How many courses does Harvard offer?
Harvard offers more than 3,700 courses. For a complete copy of the course catalog, please visit
registrar.fas.harvard.edu
.
How large are classes?
Some introductory courses as well as several other popular courses have large enrollments. Yet, the median class size at Harvard is 12. Of the nearly 1,300 courses offered last fall, for example, more than 1,000 of them enrolled 20 or fewer students.
What is Harvard's graduation rate?
The College's graduation rate is normally 98 percent, among the highest at American colleges and universities. Everyone admitted to Harvard has the ability to complete all academic requirements successfully.
Is on-campus housing guaranteed?
Harvard guarantees housing for all four years. First-year students live in one of the 17 dormitories in or adjacent to historic Harvard Yard. Self-selected groups of students are assigned to one of 12 residential Houses for the final three years of undergraduate study. About 350 to 500 students live in a House, each of which includes its own dining hall, library, advising staff, and many other resources. Read more about
residential life
.
Where will I take my meals?
First-year students all eat together in Annenberg Hall. During sophomore through senior year, students typically eat in the dining hall located within their Houses, although students can choose to eat at other House dining halls as well.
See more about dining
.
News
‘Learning without a net’
July 28th, 2025
Psychologist Mahzarin R. Banaji wins BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
June 20th, 2025
Proud day for Harvard
May 29th, 2025
View all news
A Better World Together
Harvard is committed to creating a vibrant living and learning environment for every member of our community.
Learn more about residential life
Quick Links
Current Students
Prospective Students
View all resources