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Celebrating Our Graduates

Congratulations to the HES Class of 2023

The head of the commencement procession, with Dean Suzanne Sudbury and a bagpiper walking in front of the Harvard Extension School banner.

This year’s cohort of graduates come from around the world, bringing their unique stories to Harvard.

The class of 2023 is remarkable in its breadth and depth of scholarship. Students from all corners of the world have enriched the HES community with their passion, dedication, innovation, and creativity.

HES is delighted to celebrate our students’ tremendous commitment and hard work during the University’s Commencement on Thursday, May 25. Congratulations graduates, we can’t wait to see what’s next!

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The Class of 2023

1,486

171 ALB and 1,315 ALM degrees conferred
38

Average Age
46

States and Washington, DC represented
64

Countries represented, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam

2023 Student Spotlights

Harvard Division of Continuing Education

A division of Harvard University dedicated to bringing rigorous programs and innovative online teaching capabilities to distance learners, working professionals, high school students, college students, and those seeking higher learning in 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 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.