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Prospective Graduate Students
How to Apply to SEAS Graduate Programs
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.
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
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December 15 |
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Application Due Date (by 5 p.m. EST) |
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Mid-December |
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Process and review of applications |
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March |
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Open house for admitted students |
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April |
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Decision letters mailed |
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May 1 |
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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.
