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April 30, 2025

On April 30th, the University responded to an April 16 request from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide information required by law ...

April 25, 2025

With the end of the semester and summer break approaching, the HIO is expanding drop-in Virtual advising hours!
• Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 10:00am
• Monday – Friday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• Monday – Friday from 4:00 pm – 5:00pm

This service is offered via Zoom on a first-come, first-serve basis, and is intended for multiple international students and scholars with quick questions about standard advising topics, including ...

April 23, 2025

On April 19, Executive Vice President (EVP) Meredith Weenick emailed the Harvard community to reiterate the University's steadfast support for international students and scholars and to acknowledge government actions in recent weeks.
Read the EVP’s message supporting our international community. ...

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

Try to be open-minded and open to new experiences and trying new things: some you might like, some you might not. See your time here as not only for the main priority of doing well and getting your degree but use it also as an opportunity to educate yourself and grow more socially and culturally.

Pheona Williams - Jamaica - Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Represented at Harvard this year

International population over time

International population this year