Harvard University Admissions Booklet

Harvard University

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Harvard University: An Introduction

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Harvard College

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Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

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Harvard Business School

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Harvard School of Dental Medicine

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Harvard Graduate School of Design

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Harvard Divinity School

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Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Harvard Kennedy School

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Harvard Law School

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Harvard Medical School

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Harvard Extension School

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Harvard Summer School

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Harvard University Native American Program

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Harvard University: An Introduction

General Information: Harvard was founded in 1636 by vote of the Great and

General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and named for its first donor,

the Reverend John Harvard, who left his personal library and half his estate to

the new institution. Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher

learning in the United States. The University as a whole has grown from nine

students with a single masters¡¯ degree to an enrollment of more than 18,000

degree candidates, including undergraduates and students in 10 principal

academic units. An additional 13,000 students are enrolled in one or more

courses in the Harvard Extension School. Over 14,000 people work at Harvard,

including more than 2,000 faculty. There are also 7,000 faculty appointments in

affiliated teaching hospitals.

There is no single office at Harvard University that handles admissions for

all students to all programs. Instead, each school maintains its own

admissions office and specialized staff to meet the needs of prospective

students. The information on the pages that follow is intended to provide a

general overview of the University¡¯s offerings.

Contact Information:

Website:

Undergraduate Program:

Harvard College

General Information: Since its founding in 1636, Harvard College has

assembled promising students and distinguished faculty and provided them with

an environment and resources to develop their talents to the fullest. Students

come from all 50 states and from over 95 countries around the world; from cities,

suburbs, small towns and farms; from public, private and parochial schools; from

every ethnic and religious background; and from across the economic spectrum.

Based on longstanding tradition and backed by generous financial policies,

Harvard is committed to making its educational opportunities accessible to all,

regardless of citizenship.

Harvard offers its students everything necessary for a liberal education in more

than forty fields of study. Undergraduates choose from nearly 3500 courses in

pursuing either a bachelor of arts (AB) or a bachelor of science (SB). Students

learn in classrooms and laboratories from professors who are leading authorities

in their fields. All members of Harvard¡¯s world-renowned Faculty of Arts and

Sciences teach undergraduate students.

Just as important, Harvard offers its undergraduates the privilege of living and

studying with exceptionally talented and motivated peers from all over the globe.

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Much of the value of a Harvard education lies in things learned outside the

classroom and in the relationships established with others in the community,

especially with fellow students. To this end, Harvard provides an intimate

residential system, and nearly all students choose to live on campus during their

four years as undergraduates. Harvard also offers extensive extracurricular

opportunities with over 400 official student organizations including performing

and visual arts groups, student government, public service organizations, ethnic

and cultural groups, publications, and 42 varsity athletic teams.

Contact Information:

Website:

Phone: 617.495.1551

E-mail: college@fas.harvard.edu

Graduate and Professional Schools:

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

General Information: The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) at

Harvard University is a community of discovery, a place to explore ideas,

embrace complexity, and create new understandings. Harvard has a proud

tradition of convening the world¡¯s most promising and dedicated scholars,

representing diverse backgrounds from all over the world. GSAS welcomes

students from a breadth of academic fields with varied experiences and

upbringings, and a history of accomplishments that marks the potential for

scholarly achievement to enrich the academic environment for all.

GSAS offers the master of arts (AM), master of science (SM), master of

engineering (ME), and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) in 56 programs across

multiple areas of study, including 17 interfaculty programs and 3 combined

degree opportunities that partner with Harvard¡¯s world-renowned professional

schools.

GSAS believes that fostering an environment of inclusivity and accessibility is

essential to the successful pursuit of scholarship at the highest level. Diversity is

a source of strength at Harvard, and we welcome all scholars, regardless of their

race, ethnicity, gender identity, physical ability, nationality, sexual orientation, or

religion. Our students come from all over the globe and from varied backgrounds

and lifestyles, creating a rich tapestry of outlooks, beliefs, and perspectives.

Our alumni engage in a variety of careers, both academic and nonacademic,

holding leading positions in the front ranks of research and teaching, policy and

administration, across the US and throughout the world.

Contact Information:

Website:

Phone: 617.495.5315

E-mail: admiss@fas.harvard.edu

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Harvard Business School

General Information: Founded in 1908, Harvard Business School is nearly as

old as the concept of management education itself-and in just a little more than a

century, the School has produced leaders and ideas that have shaped the practice

of management in vital organizations of every kind around the globe.

At HBS, we see our history as a challenge-a legacy of energy and innovation we

strive to equal every day. From our faculty to our alumni, the greater HBS

community is continuing to redefine the nature of management education and to

invent the future of business.

Degree programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and eight

Doctoral programs (DBA and joint PhD).

HBS MBA offers a deferred admission process for current college seniors. More

information on the deferred admissions process can be found at:

hbs.edu/2+2. Information on the regular admissions process can be found

at: hbs.edu/mba/admissions/.

HBS offers DBA programs in Accounting and Management, Management,

Marketing, Strategy, and Technology and Operations Management. In

collaboration with Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and PhD

programs in: Business Economics; Organizational Behavior; and Health Policy

(Management).

Key aspects underlying the School¡¯s success include:

? The Case Method ? A Vital Residential Community ? Pioneering Research

? Exceptional Resources ? Closeness to Practice ? Our Alumni

? International Scope

Contact Information:

Facebook:

Twitter:

MBA Program:

Doctoral Program:

Website:

Website:

Phone: 617.495.6128

Phone: 617.495.6101

E-mail: admissions@hbs.edu

E-mail: doctoralprograms@hbs.edu

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