Harvard Extension School, USA is Harvard extended for online studies and non-residential studies for adult learners and also for part-time studies for students. It offers one undergraduate degree and many graduate programs. Harvard Extension School offers a total of about 900 online and on-campus courses. The only Bachelor’s degree program offered by the college is the Bachelor of Liberal Arts program.

  • Applications are made through the college website.
  • There is an application fee of 100 USD for application.
  • Proof of English language proficiency is required for international students admission.
  • English proficiency test scores should be from within the last two years.
  • International Applicants must send the transcripts from the school to the Center of Educational Documentation (CED) for evaluation.
  • The college does not provide any direct financial aid.
  • Amidst the COVID-19 situation, Harvard Extension School is accepting applications for the 2020-21 session as planned.

Highlights

Application portal College Application Portal
Application fees 100 USD
Mode of Payment Online payment
Financial aid Not available for international students.
Intake seasons Fall, January, Spring, Summer

Harvard Extension School Admission Deadlines

Course Deadline
Undergraduate Summer: July 1 to August 1
Fall: November 1 to December 1
Spring: March 15 to APril 15
Graduate Summer: July 1 to August 1
Fall: November 1 to December 1
Spring: March 15 to APril 15

Harvard Extension School International Student Admission

The school is accepting applications for the 2020-21 academic session amidst COVID-19 outbreak. International students are advised to apply for Harvard Extension admission at least two months prior to the session. It gives them time to apply for a student visa to study in the USA. Applications are accepted online through the official website of the college.

Undergraduate:

  • No prior Bachelor’s degree.
  • Must not be enrolled at any institution for a Bachelor’s degree at the time of application.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3.0 CGPA for three Harvard courses that can be attended for free including EXPO 25 Academic Writing and Critical Reading.
  • Resume.
  • Electronic transcript sent directly from school to admissions@extension.harvard.edu.
  • Proof of English proficiency from within the last two years.

Graduate:

  • All graduate course applicants should hold a four year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and should not already have a Master's degree in the same or related field.
  • Completed application form
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Resume

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Undergraduate:

  • Test scores should be from within the last two years.
  • Transcripts of high school education with English as the medium of instruction is also considered proof of English Proficiency.
Test Minimum Required Score
TOEFL 100/iBT
PTEA 70
IELTS 7.0

For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, additional test scores are allowed:

Test Minimum Required Score
TOEFL home edition 100/iBT
Duolingo English test 125
Cambridge English language assessment 191

Graduate:

  • Test scores should be from within the last two years.
  • Transcripts of high school education with English as the medium of instruction is also considered proof of English Proficiency.
Test Minimum Required Score
TOEFL 6100/iBT
PTEA 70
IELTS 7.0

For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, additional test scores are allowed:

Test Minimum Required Score
TOEFL home edition 100
Duolingo English test 125
Cambridge English language assessment 191

Visa Requirements

  • For the F1 student Visa, the Harvard Extension School does not offer I-20 certificates.
  • Students need to register for the residential Harvard Summer School program to get an I-20 certificate from the Harvard Extension School.

Harvard Extension School Undergraduate Admissions

Applicants must apply online through the official website of the Harvard Extension School. A minimum GPA score of 3.0 is required for undergraduate admission. Candidates must apply before the deadline to avoid the penalty of 300 USD.

  • Where to apply: College website
  • Application fee: 100 USD
  • Admission requirements: Following documents should be submitted by the applicant:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • 3.0 CGPA for three Harvard courses that can be attended for free including EXPO 25 Academic Writing and Critical Reading.
    • Resume.
    • Electronic transcript sent directly from school to admissions@extension.harvard.edu.
    • Proof of English proficiency from within the last two years.

Harvard Extension School Postgraduate Admissions

The Harvard Extension School, USA offers Master’s degrees in the fields of Arts, Literature and Media, Business and Management, Education, Global Studies, Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Cultural studies, Sustainability and Environment and Technology. The college requires the applicants to hold a 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution for eligibility to the Master of Arts courses.

Here are some more details about the Masters’ programs offered:

Requirements MA - English Management Mathematics for teaching Psychology Software Engineering
Application Fee (Non-refundable) 100 USD 100 USD 100 USD 100 USD 100 USD
Transcripts Required Required Required Required Required
GMAT/GRE Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Essay Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Work Experience Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Professional CV/Resume Required Required Required Required Required
Recommendations Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Admission Interview Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required

Applicants who get accepted for the undergraduate course should not already hold a Bachelor’s degree and should have completed at least 3 courses under the Harvard Extension School, USA including EXPO 25 Academic Writing and Critical Reading.

For graduate admission to Harvard Extension School, USA, the application must be submitted on time after completion of the required courses for that degree. At least one course needs to be done on campus. Applicants should not possess a Master’s degree in the same or a related field.

Proof of English language proficiency is required for both undergraduate and graduate admissions.