Harvard University

Awards conferred show what the school actually granted in the award year. A field with few awards can still be a full program, and a field listed here can change. Confirm the exact program, level, and start term with the school.

What this school says it considers

Secondary school GPA

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Secondary school rank

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Secondary school record

Required to be considered for admission

Completion of college preparatory program

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Recommendations

Required to be considered for admission

Formal demonstration of competencies

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Admission test scores

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

English proficiency test

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Other test

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Work experience

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Personal statement or essay

Required to be considered for admission

Legacy status

Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Computed as reported admissions divided by reported applicants for the fall admissions cycle. Safe does not mean guaranteed. Admissions decisions depend on factors no public tool can fully predict.

Every program offered fully at a distance

No

Undergraduate programs offered fully at a distance

Yes

Undergraduate distance courses

Yes

Fields where every credential can be finished online

45

Fields where some credentials can be finished online

1

Online availability is reported by the institution. Confirm the exact program, tuition, format, in-person requirements, and availability in your state before applying.