Harvard International Office

If you plan to travel during the Fall semester and upcoming university holidays, please check to ensure that you have all required immigration documents necessary to re-enter the U.S. 

If you need a travel signature on your Form I-20 or DS-2019, please review the applicable instructions...

For LAND BORDER Admissions, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) issues a Form I-94 only upon payment of a fee:

Enjoy a movie under the stars on the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Quad! On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at sunset (around 8:15 pm) the Office for Postdoctoral Fellows of Harvard Medical School/Harvard School of Dental Medicine will be hosting an outdoor movie night with a screening of "Jaws," the classic movie from 1975. Bring your own snacks and beverages, and don't forget a blanket or lawn chair to lounge on! This event is open to the entire Harvard community, hospital affiliates and their families. More details are available here.

We encourage all incoming Harvard international students and scholars to attend the HIO “Getting Started – Part 1” Orientation on Zoom. We will cover a wide range of topics to help you prepare for your program at Harvard. We also offer a monthly Zoom orientation for spouses and partners. Advance registration is not required; you can find the schedule for all orientations and the Zoom meeting link here.

Are you a Harvard international student or scholar staying in the Boston area this summer? Check out the Outings & Innings website to find reduced-price tickets available to the Harvard community for local museums, movies, plays, sports, concerts, and other family-friendly events. (Harvard Key login is required.) We wish you a great summer!

The HIO congratulates the Harvard Class of 2024 on their Commencement! Best wishes in your future endeavors!

You can revisit this year's Commencement activities here.

The HIO congratulates the Harvard Class of 2024 on their Commencement! Best wishes in your future endeavors!

You can find more information about this year's Commencement activities here.