COVID-19: To keep Harvard healthy, if you will have an “on-campus presence,” you must comply with Harvard University’s COVID-19 immunization policy. You are required to submit documentation within 7 days of registering for any course with any on-campus presence. You risk being dropped from your on-campus courses, even after classes begin, if you do not upload your documentation in an expedited manner or if your status is noncompliant. Visit the COVID-19 Updates page for details.
All deadlines are 11:59 pm eastern time unless otherwise specified below.
Fall Term: August 29 – December 17, 2022
- Thursday, July 7
Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before fall registration opens
- Early to mid-July
Pre-Registration opens
Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform.
- Friday, July 15
Registration opens at 9 am for degree candidates and premedical program admitted candidates
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
- Monday, July 18
Registration opens at 9 am for all students
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
- Thursday, August 11
Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before fall registration ends
- Sunday, August 14
Accessibility request deadline
- Monday, August 15
Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through August 25.
- Thursday, August 18
English proficiency requirement deadline
- Thursday, August 25
Registration deadline
Last day to register for fall term courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date.
- Friday, August 26 to Tuesday, September 6
Course change period
For registered students only
- Monday, August 29
Classes begin
- Tuesday, September 6
Course changes deadline
- Tuesday, September 6
Course drop deadline for full-tuition refund
- Tuesday, September 13
Course drop deadline for half-tuition refund
- Tuesday, November 1 to Thursday, December 1
Degree program application dates for fall
- Friday, November 18
Withdrawal deadline (no tuition refund)
- Monday, December 12 to Saturday, December 17
Final exams and last class meetings
- Thursday, January 5
Grades available online in Online Services
January Session: January 3 – 21, 2023
- Thursday, October 20
Pre-Registration opens
Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform.
- Thursday, October 27
Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before January registration opens
- Thursday, November 3
Registration opens at 9 am for degree candidates and premedical program admitted candidates
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
- Monday, November 7
Registration opens at 9 am for all students
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
- Thursday, December 1
Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before January registration ends
- Thursday, December 1
Accessibility request deadline
- Thursday, December 8
Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through January 3.
- Sunday, December 11
Last day to register for January session on-campus courses if you have not yet verified your COVID-19 vaccination information with HUHS.
- Thursday, December 15
English proficiency requirement deadline
- Tuesday, January 3
Registration deadline
Last day to register for January session courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date.
- Tuesday, January 3
Classes begin
- Tuesday, January 3
Course drop deadline for full-tuition refund
- Friday, January 13
Withdrawal deadline (no tuition refund)
- Thursday, January 19
Final exams and last class meetings
- Saturday, January 21
Session ends
- Wednesday, February 1
Grades available online in Online Services
Spring Term: January 23 – May 13, 2023
- Thursday, October 20
Pre-Registration opens
Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform.
- Thursday, October 27
Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before spring registration opens
- Tuesday, November 1 to Thursday, December 15
Accessibility request period
- Thursday, November 3
Registration opens at 9 am for degree candidates and premedical program admitted candidates
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
- Monday, November 7
Registration opens at 9 am for all students
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
- Sunday, December 18
Accessibility request deadline
- Thursday, January 5
Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through January 19.
- Thursday, January 5
Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before spring registration ends
- Thursday, January 12
English proficiency requirement deadline
- Thursday, January 19
Registration deadline
Last day to register for spring term courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date.
- Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 29
Course change period
For registered students only
- Monday, January 23
Classes begin
- Wednesday, February 1 to Monday, May 1
Premedical program application period (apply early; program often fills before deadline)
- Sunday, January 29
Course changes deadline
- Sunday, January 29
Course drop deadline for full-tuition refund
- Sunday, February 5
Course drop deadline for half-tuition refund
- Wednesday, March 15 to Saturday, April 15
Degree program application period for spring
- Friday, April 21
Withdrawal deadline (no tuition refund)
- Monday, May 8 to Saturday, May 13
Final exams and last class meetings
- Tuesday, May 23
Grades available online in Online Services
- Thursday, May 25
Commencement
- Saturday, July 1 to Tuesday, August 1
Degree program application period for summer
Summer Term: June 18 – August 6, 2022
Holiday Calendar 2022-23
No classes meet on the following official University holidays* in 2022-23.
| September 5, 2022 | Labor Day |
| October 10, 2022 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| November 23-27, 2022 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 23, 2022 to January 2, 2023 | Winter Break |
| January 16, 2023 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 20, 2023 | President’s Day |
| March 12, 2023 to March 18, 2023 | Spring Break |
| May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day |
*Some courses may have class meetings during spring break (see course descriptions).
Administrative offices are closed on University holidays, weekends, Nov. 11, Nov. 24-27, and Dec. 23 through Jan. 2.
