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Registration and Admissions

At Harvard Extension School, we offer multiple paths to enrollment. Regardless of whether you plan to take a single course or pursue a certificate or degree, your initial step to your first course begins with our open-enrollment registration process.

Ready to learn more? Check out our guide for prospective students. Or explore the various paths of study below.

Beginning Your Path of Study

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Registering for a Course

At Harvard Extension School, most of our courses are open to the public for registration. Whether you’re taking an individual course to explore an interest or you’re enrolling to get started on a credential path, registration is open several times a year.

Term2023–24 Registration Dates
Fall
Full term (15 weeks)
Half term (7 weeks)
Monday, July 24–Thursday, August 31
January (3-week session)Monday, November 6–Tuesday, January 2
Spring
Full term (15 weeks)
Half term (7 weeks)
Monday, November 6–Thursday, January 18
Summer
(3- and 7-week sessions)
March 4–June 20
Specific 2024 dates to be announced

Next Steps

Beginning a Certificate

Certificates require no application. Once you’ve decided which certificate you’d like to pursue and when you’ll get started, you simply browse available certificate courses and register.

Microcertificates at a Glance

EnrollmentCoursesTotal Estimated Cost
No application
required
2 graduate-level courses$6,440

Graduate Certificates at a Glance

EnrollmentCoursesTotal Estimated Cost
No application
required
3–5 graduate-level courses$9,660–$16,100

Undergraduate Certificates at a Glance

EnrollmentCoursesTotal Estimated Cost
No application
required
3 undergraduate-level courses$6,120

Next Steps

Get Started on a Degree

If you’re planning to earn a degree, before submitting an application, you’ll complete the 2 or 3 courses required for admissions to your program of choice.

Master’s Degrees at a Glance

AdmissionsCoursesTotal Estimated Cost
Earn your way in:
Start with 2 or 3 program courses to qualify for admission
10–12 courses
Online courses plus 1-course condensed on-campus experience
$32,200–$38,640

Bachelor’s Degrees at a Glance

AdmissionsCoursesTotal Estimated Cost
Earn your way in:
Start with 3 degree courses to qualify for admission
16–32 courses
Online courses plus 4 courses on campus
Up to 64 transfer credits accepted
$32,640–$65,280

Next Steps

Pursue Premedical or Pre-PA Studies

To prepare for medical, dental, or pre-PA 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