Tours
Tours
Take a student-led supplemental tour focused on Harvard’s undergraduate programs in engineering and the applied sciences (including applied mathematics, biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering sciences, and mechanical engineering).
The tour, led by our staff and students concentrating in the sciences and engineering, provides an overview of pursuing a technical degree in a liberal arts context, undergraduate research opportunities, related student groups and competitions, and support for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Our tour will not cover the Harvard College (undergraduate) admissions process. To learn more about admissions and financial aid, please visit the office of Harvard College Admissions and Financial Aid. You may also attend the Harvard College general information session and tour.
Tour Registration
Cancellations: If you are no longer able to attend the tour, please cancel your registration via Eventbrite or email VisitInfo@seas.harvard.edu with your name and order number with at least 48 hours notice.
Tour Highlights
Particular highlights include stops at the design labs in Maxwell Dworkin Laboratory (home to computer science and electrical engineering) and the undergraduate instructional labs in Pierce Hall (home to many engineering departments).
Specific information about dorms, athletic facilities, and libraries will not be included in this tour. The route takes visitors to an area of campus that is to the north of historic Harvard Yard (beyond the Science Center and adjacent to Harvard Law School).
Tour Dates & Times
Fall 2019 SEAS Tour Dates
*NOTE: You will have the opportunity to attend the Harvard College Admissions Information Session and Tour which will take place at the Harvard College Admissions Visitor Center located in the Agassiz House in Radcliffe Yard (5 James Street, Cambridge, MA 02138). For additional information, please call (617) 495-1551.
Tour Location
Maxwell Dworkin Ground Floor Lobby between Pierce Hall and Hauser Hall (Harvard Law School)
Address: 33 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (Google Maps | GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 42.378784 | Longitude: -71.116824)
As the final stop of the science and engineering tour is at the far end of the north campus, visitors should allow extra time to return to the central Harvard campus or Harvard Square (both are approximately a 10-15 minute walk, see Google maps).
*Nearest Restaurant Locations: The HLS Pub and Northwest Café are the closest restaurants. A complete listing is available online at the Harvard University Dining Services webpage.
Tour Alternatives
Given the limited availability of our tours, we strongly encourage you to consider the following options:
- Virtual Tour: For those who are unable to attend one of our in-person tours, consider using our self-guided virtual tour. Two of our buildings are also featured in the Harvard College virtual tour.
- Visit a Harvard College Class or Stay Overnight
- Harvard College Admissions Information Sessions and Tours
- Harvard Information Center Guided Historical Tour
Tour Contact Information
Email: VisitInfo@seas.harvard.edu
Phone: (617) 495-3163