Harvard Summer School
Welcome to the official and only page for Harvard Summer School. Founded in 1871, Harvard Summer School is the oldest academic summer session in the United States.
We offer Harvard courses, faculty, and resources to a vibrant community of college, high school, and adult students from around the globe.
With more than 300 courses on campus, online, and abroad, incredible resources at your fingertips, endless possibilities to explore in Cambridge and Boston, and new friends waiting to be made, a summer at Harvard is a summer you'll never forget.
Everything You Need to Know Before You Apply for Harvard Summer School 2026 Programs
What’s it like to attend Harvard Summer School? Students from Summer 2025 share their experiences
Student Reflections: Ilya's Experience
Accessibility Services Offered at Harvard Summer School
Meet Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa | Faculty Spotlight
An Introduction to Mind, Brain, Health, and Education
Frequently Asked Questions and Contact Info for Registration Help
Housing at Harvard Summer School
Overview of Canvas: DCE’s Course Website Platform
Visa Requirements & Process for International Students
Summer Course Enrollment Requirements & Policies
Course Search & Registration Platform Walkthrough
How to Create Your MyDCE Student Account
Harvard Summer School 2025 Key Dates & Registration Checklist
Welcome to Course Registration for Harvard Summer School 2025
Meet Roxana Vatanparast | Faculty Spotlight
Is TikTok Bad for the Environment?
Meet Ashley Nunes | Faculty Spotlight
Student Reflections: Harvard Summer International Partner Program
A Day in the Life: Summer 2024 Student & Proctor Panel
Catherine's Move-In Day at Harvard Summer School
Students Share Their Experience at Harvard Summer School
A Day in the Life of a Harvard Summer School Student: A Conversation with Past Students and Proctors
The Harvard Summer School Experience
A Day in the Life of a Harvard Summer School Student
Harvard Secondary School Program: Residential