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How to apply to our undergraduate and graduate programs

We invite interested prospective undergraduate students and prospective graduate students to apply for admission.

Undergraduate

All prospective undergraduate students apply and are admitted to Harvard College. Students do not need to declare their intended concentration until the sophomore year.

In collaboration with the Harvard College Admissions Office, SEAS offers a separate tour dedicated to undergraduate programs in engineering and applied sciences.

In addition each spring, admitted students will be contacted about opportunities to attend open houses and informational events (on campus and online) organized the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

All prospective students and parents should work with the Harvard College Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Key Dates

November 1
Early Action Application Deadline
Mid-December
Early Action Decision Letters Mailed
January 1
Regular Action Application Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Deadline
Early April
Decision letters mailed
May 1
Reply date for admitted students

To Apply

For more information about financial aid, campus visits, and to apply:

Harvard College Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Agassiz House
10 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-1551

Graduate

All prospective graduate students apply to SEAS through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

All students begin graduate study in the fall term. We do not offer rolling admissions.

 

Students with bachelor's degrees in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering are invited to apply for admission. Applications from minorities and women are particularly welcome.

All students admitted to our Ph.D. program receive full financial support. This includes tuition, fees, and a cost-of living stipend.

Fore more information read about graduate funding and scholarships.

 

Each spring, admitted students will be contacted about opportunities to attend open houses and informational events (on campus and online) organized the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

If you have basic questions about the application process see:

For all other questions please get in touch with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences or call (617) 495-2747 or e-mail admissions@seas.harvard.edu.

Key Dates

December 14
Application Due Date (by 5 p.m. EST)
Mid-December
Process and review of applications
March
Open house for admitted students
April
Decision letters mailed
May 1
Reply date for admitted students

To Apply

To apply use the online form:

Online Application Form (Available Aug/Sep)

Non-degree seeking students and those wishing to apply for Visiting Scholar status apply directly to GSAS.

 Note: SEAS requires electronic submission of the application and strongly prefers electronic submission of the letters of recommendation. SEAS does not accept late applications.

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Prospective Students

Are you a prospective student thinking about applying or in the process of applying? For specific information see: