Visiting Students Program
Through the Visiting Students Program (which is a non-degree student status), participants can engage in classwork, gain research experience, or connect with a graduate program without pursuing a degree.
Investigate your options for non-degree programs in the Programs section for information on visiting students program options.
Visiting Students Program Options
The Visiting Students Program Office accepts applications for special students, visiting fellows, and research scholars twice a year:
- March 1 for full academic year (September to May) or fall term only (September to December). Admitted students are notified by June 1.
- The application will be available in early January.
- October 1 for spring term only (January to May). Admitted students are notified by December 1.
- The application is available now.
- Access your submitted application here.
Apply for the visiting students program
Special Students
Learn more about the Special Students Program.
Visiting Fellows
Learn more about the Visiting Fellows Program.
Other Opportunities for Non-Degree Study
- Research Scholar Initiative Program
- Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard
- Exchange Scholars Program
Cost
For information about tuition and fees, see the Cost of Attendance section.
Contact
Visiting Students Program Office
Address
Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center
1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 350
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone
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