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January 16, 2025

If you were present in the United States (U.S.) during any part of calendar year 2024 in any immigration status other than B or WT/WB (ESTA), there is at least one tax form (IRS Form 8843) you must file with the U.S. Internal Revenue ...

January 3, 2025

All executive departments and agencies of the U.S. Federal Government (including the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)& SEVP Response Center (SRC)) will be closed on January 9, 2025, as a mark of respect for James (Jimmy) Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States. ...

December 20, 2024

The Harvard International Office (HIO) will be closed from 5PM on Friday, December 20, 2024through 9AM on Thursday January 2, 2025, for the administrative winter break.

Please be rest assured that the HIO is committed to keeping our international community informed. Should we learn about any travel concerns or updates, that may be enacted, we will promptly communicate them to you to ensure you have the most current up-to-date information. 

Below, you'll find a quick guide on essential travel documents you'll need to ...

Personal Stories

The people here are the best part about Harvard. Never be afraid to be vulnerable, ask questions, and learn from others. You will learn more from late night chats or asking mentors than you ever will from Google or your classes.

Matthew Andrews - South Africa - Harvard College

One of the best things Harvard brings, in the form of colleagues and faculty, is expanding my thinking and horizons. With each mountain, a new elevation, myriad perspectives, and the knowledge of so many other, even greater mountains exist. For me, it’s a place for high-level, stimulating conversations where questioning the status quo is a daily practice.

Gabriela Rosa - Brazil/Australia - Harvard School of Public Health

Represented at Harvard this year

International population over time

International population this year