Updated 3/24: Harvard Summer School officials are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. As of now, the Harvard Summer School will run as scheduled. Our Study Abroad programs have been cancelled for 2020. To stay informed, visit the Harvard University COVID-19 information page.
Summer Courses & Programs at Harvard
A 2-week preview of college
Summer High School Programs
- Noncredit courses for high school students
- Campus housing
- Enriching activities
Application are open!
A 7-Week College Experience
Summer High School Programs
- College courses for credit
- Campus, commuter, or online
- Extracurricular experiences
Applications are open!
A summer filled with knowledge
Courses for Adult & College Students
- Build new knowledge for your career
- Study at Harvard and transfer the college credits
Registration is open!
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Harvard Summer: A Photo Essay
L. Brent Gilmore, Harvard Extension School degree candidate, shares his summer experience in pictures.
Midway through my final year, I decided to enroll at Harvard Summer School, so I’d be around during the summer in Cambridge—which I’d often heard were so special. I came seeking to spend my remaining time at Harvard with greater intention and appreciation. Conveniently, I’d recently started to renew my devotion to photography."