At Harvard Extension School, we offer multiple paths to enrollment. Whether you want to fill a knowledge gap in a single course or gain a set of new skills through a certificate or degree, you’ll find an accessible path to meet your goals.
Registration for summer 2023 courses will open March 1. Learn about course registration process to prepare for enrollment.
Explore our paths of study:
Register for a Course
| At a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nearly 1,000 courses Online and On Campus Options | Open enrollment No application required | 2022–23 tuition for 4-credit courses $1,980 for undergraduate ($495 per credit) $3,100 for graduate ($775 per credit) $1,500 for noncredit ($375 per credit) |
Next Steps
Courses are offered during 15-week fall and spring terms, a 3-week intensive January term, or 3- or 7-week summer sessions through Harvard Summer School.
- Visit the course search.
- Learn more about when and how to register.
Begin a Certificate
| Undergraduate Certificates at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open enrollment No application required | 3 courses Online and On Campus Options | $5,940 Total estimated cost |
| Graduate Certificates at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open enrollment No application required | 3–5 courses Online and On Campus Options | $9,300–$15,500 Total estimated cost |
Next Steps
- Explore a graduate or undergraduate certificate that interests you.
- Learn more about pursuing a certificate.
- Browse the courses by using the certificates filter in the course search.
Get Started on a Degree
| Master’s Degrees at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Earn your way in: Excel in 1–3 degree courses to qualify for admission | 10–12 courses Online and On Campus Options | $31,000–$37,200 Total estimated cost |
| Bachelor’s Degree at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Earn your way in: Excel in 3 degree courses to qualify for admission | 16–32 courses Online and On Campus Options Up to 64 transfer credits accepted | $31,680–$63,360 Total estimated cost |
Next Steps
- Explore a graduate degree program or undergraduate degree program field of interest.
- Review the admission and degree requirements for the program that interests you.
- Filter courses by your degree of interest in the course search, and browse the courses courses required for admission.
Pursue Premedical Studies
To prepare for medical or dental school, you may fill in gaps from your prior undergraduate education by simply registering for a few medical science courses. Or, you may apply to the Premedical Program to complete all the pre-med coursework, secure advising, and apply for sponsorship.
Next Steps
- Use the course search to find courses in the medical sciences.
- Learn about applying to the Premedical Program.
