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Pursue Your Own Undergraduate Research Project

Pursue your own undergraduate research project under the supervision of an Extension School instructor or a faculty member at another Harvard school. The reading and research course counts as four credits toward your concentration and field, and can fulfill Harvard instructor credit.

At the time of application, you must have completed 64 credits, with 32 credits at Harvard, and 12 credits in your field of study, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The deadlines are July 1 for fall projects, November 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer. For more information, review the Reading and Research proposal form.

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Harvard Division of Continuing Education

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.

Harvard Extension School

Harvard degrees, certificates and courses—online, in the evenings, and at your own pace.
Harvard Summer School

Academic summer opportunities for adult, college and high school students—at Harvard and abroad.
Harvard Professional & Executive Development

Short, intensive programs to develop skills and strengthen your professional profile.
Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement

Peer learning in the liberal arts—a community program for retired and semi-retired professionals.