U.S. immigration updates: The University is aware of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security order to terminate Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification for the 2025-26 academic year. Harvard is committed to maintaining our ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University and this nation. More information and updates will be provided as they become available.

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Transfer Credit and Accreditation

Accreditation

Harvard Summer School is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Courses are approved each year by Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Transfer Credit

Summer School credits are accepted toward degrees at most colleges and universities at the discretion of the home institution. Because degree requirements vary among schools, you should check your home school’s transfer policies before you register.

Harvard University Students

Review the following pages for information about applying Summer School credit to Harvard degrees:

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Harvard Division of Continuing Education

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.