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...
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!
If you plan to travel during the upcoming Harvard Spring Break, we wish you safe travels. The Harvard International Office (HIO) is dedicated to supporting you during the break in academic activities on campus. We know that your international travel necessitates a lot of planning and coordination on your end. With that in mind, the HIO is available to help you navigate your considerations both in advance and during your travel.
Here's a quick guide to travel documents that you will need as you complete your travel and return from Spring Break. If you have questions after reviewing this information, please contact your HIO Advisor. We’re here to help.
Join the Harvard community for the Harvard ARTS FIRST Festival - five days of arts and music-making from April 24-28, 2024! The annual festival is produced by the Office for the Arts at Harvard to celebrate and showcase the arts and creativity on campus. During the festival, Harvard students, staff, faculty, alums and affiliates perform in and around Harvard Yard on 10 indoor and outdoor stages.
Enjoy the cultural richness of the performances as well as exhibitions and hands-on artmaking. Find out about 100+ events here. Most are free; some require tickets for purchase. Come for an hour, come for the day. All are welcome to celebrate the arts at Harvard!
