All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified below.
Seven-Week Session: June 24 – August 9, 2024
Course Registration and Payment Dates and Deadlines
| Registration Deadlines | Dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Registration Opens Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open at 9 am in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform. |
Thursday, February 22, 2024 |
| Course Registration Begins Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Monday, March 4, 2024, 9am ET |
| Full Payment Deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through June 20. |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| On-Campus Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for on-campus courses if you have not met the immunization requirement with HUHS. |
Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for summer courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. Students may only register for on-campus courses between June 7 and June 20 if they have met the immunization requirement before the deadline of June 6. |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 |
| Course Change Period For registered students only |
Friday, June 21- Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Course Changes Deadline | Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: | |
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, July 26, 2024 |
Additional Planning and Program Dates and Deadlines
| Important Dates | Dates |
|---|---|
| Immunization Deadlines: | |
| Meet the immunization requirement | Submit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering |
| I-20 Certificate Requirements Deadlines: | |
| Last day to register for I-20 eligible course | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
| Last day to submit I-20 Questionnaire | Thursday, April 25, 2024 |
| Last day to submit all supporting documentation for I-20 application | Wednesday, May 2, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement Deadlines: | |
| English Proficiency Requirement for students requesting an I-20 | Monday, April 15, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement for students needing to take the Critical Reading & Writing Skills test | Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement if not requesting an I-20 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Accessibility Services Request Deadline | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Student Arrival and Check-in | Saturday, June 22, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, June 24, 2024 |
| Housing Deadlines: | |
| Housing request period begins Request housing when you register online; housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students. |
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 |
| Last day to register for classes in order to be eligible to request housing | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
| Housing request deadline (pending availability) | Monday, May 13, 2024, 12 p.m. ET |
| Housing full payment deadline and housing cancellation deadline for a full refund |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a cancellationfee |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for prorated meal plan refund only |
After Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Monday, August 5 – Friday, August 9, 2024 |
| Residence Buildings Close Students move out |
Saturday, August 10, 2024 by noon ET |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date. |
Friday, September 6, 2024 |
Four-Week Session: July 15 – August 8, 2024
Course Registration and Payment Dates and Deadlines
| Registration Deadlines | Dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Registration Opens Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open at 9 am in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform. |
Thursday, February 22, 2024 |
| Course Registration Begins Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Monday, March 4, 2024, 9am ET |
| Full Payment Deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through June 20. |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| On-Campus Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for on-campus courses if you have not met the immunization requirement with HUHS. |
Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for summer courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. Students may only register for on-campus courses between June 7 and June 20 if they have met the immunization requirement before the deadline of June 6. |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 |
| Course Change Period For registered students only |
Friday, June 21- Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Course Changes Deadline | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: | |
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, August 2, 2024 |
Additional Planning and Program Dates and Deadlines
| Important Dates | Dates |
|---|---|
| Immunization Deadlines: | |
| Meet the immunization requirement | Submit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering |
| English Proficiency Requirement Deadlines: | |
| English Proficiency Requirement | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement for students needing to take the Critical Reading & Writing Skills test | Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
| Accessibility Services Request Deadline | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Student Arrival and Check-in | Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, July 15, 2024 |
| Housing Deadlines: | |
| Housing request period begins Request housing when you register online; housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students. |
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 |
| Last day to register for classes in order to be eligible to request housing | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
| Housing request deadline (pending availability) |
Monday, May 13, 2024, 12 p.m. ET |
| Housing cancellation deadline for a full refund |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a cancellation fee |
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline deadline for prorated meal plan refund only |
After Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Monday, August 5 – Thursday, August 8, 2024 |
| Students move out | Friday, August 9, 2024 by noon ET |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date. |
Friday, September 6, 2024 |
Three-Week Session I: June 24 – July 11, 2024
Course Registration and Payment Dates and Deadlines
| Registration Deadlines | Dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Registration Opens Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open at 9 am in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform. |
Thursday, February 22, 2024 |
| Course Registration Begins Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Monday, March 4, 2024, 9am ET |
| Full Payment Deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through June 20. |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| On-Campus Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for on-campus courses if you have not met the immunization requirement with HUHS. |
Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for summer courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. Students may only register for on-campus courses between June 7 and June 20 if they have met the immunization requirement before the deadline of June 6. |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 |
| Course Change Period For registered students only |
Friday, June 21- Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Course Changes Deadline | Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: | |
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, July 5, 2024 |
Additional Planning and Program Dates and Deadlines
| Important Dates | Dates |
|---|---|
| Immunization Deadlines: | |
| Meet the immunization requirement | Submit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering |
| I-20 Certificate Requirements Deadlines: | |
| Last day to register for I-20 eligible course | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
| Last day to submit I-20 Questionnaire | Thursday, April 25, 2024 |
| Last day to submit all supporting documentation for I-20 application | Wednesday, May 2, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement Deadlines: | |
| English Proficiency Requirement for students requesting an I-20 | Monday, April 15, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement for students needing to take the Critical Reading & Writing Skills test | Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement if not requesting an I-20 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Accessibility Services Request Deadline | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Student Arrival and Check-in | Saturday, June 22, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, June 24, 2024 |
| Housing Deadlines: | |
| Housing request period begins Request housing when you register online; housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students. |
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 |
| Last day to register for classes in order to be eligible to request housing | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
| Housing request deadline (pending availability) |
Monday, May 13, 2024, 12 p.m. ET |
| Housing full payment deadline an housing cancellation deadline for a full refund |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a cancellation fee |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for prorated meal plan refund only |
After Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
| Students move out | Friday, July 12, 2024 by noon ET |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, July 23, 2024 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date. |
Friday, July 26, 2024 |
Three-Week Session II: July 15 – August 1, 2024
Course Registration and Payment Dates and Deadlines
| Registration Deadlines | Dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Registration Opens Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open at 9 am in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform. |
Thursday, February 22, 2024 |
| Course Registration Begins Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Monday, March 4, 2024, 9am ET |
| Full Payment Deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through June 20. |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| On-Campus Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for on-campus courses if you have not met the immunization requirement with HUHS. |
Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline Last day to register for summer courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. Students may only register for on-campus courses between June 7 and June 20 if they have met the immunization requirement before the deadline of June 6. |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 |
| Course Change Period For registered students only |
Friday, June 21- Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Course Changes Deadline | Wednesday, July 17 , 2024 |
| Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: | |
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Wednesday, July 17 , 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund
Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, July 26, 2024 |
Additional Planning and Program Dates and Deadlines
| Important Dates | Dates |
|---|---|
| Immunization Deadlines: | |
| Meet the immunization requirement | Submit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering |
| I-20 Certificate Requirements Deadlines: | |
| Last day to register for I-20 eligible course | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
| Last day to submit I-20 Questionnaire | Thursday, April 25, 2024 |
| Last day to submit all supporting documentation for I-20 application | Wednesday, May 2, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement Deadlines: | |
| English Proficiency Requirement for students requesting an I-20 | Monday, April 15, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement for students needing to take the Critical Reading & Writing Skills test | Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
| English Proficiency Requirement if not requesting an I-20 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Accessibility Services Request Deadline | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Student Arrival and Check-in | Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, July 15 , 2024 |
| Housing Deadlines: | |
| Housing request period begins Request housing when you register online; housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students. |
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 |
| Last day to register for classes in order to be eligible to request housing | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
| Housing request deadline (pending availability) |
Monday, May 13, 2024, 12 PM EST |
| Housing full payment deadline and housing cancellation deadline for a full refund |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a cancellation fee |
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for prorated meal plan refund only |
After Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Thursday, August 1, 2024 |
| Students move out | Friday, August 2, 2024 by noon ET |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, August 13, 2024 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date. |
Friday, August 16, 2024 |
All deadlines are the dates by which materials must be submitted online or received at 51 Brattle Street.
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and University holidays, including May 27, June 19, and July 4.
High school students: see the Secondary School Program calendar or the Harvard Pre-College Program calendar for dates that apply to you.
Holiday Calendar Summer 2024
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and these official University holidays.
| Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Offices closed | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| Juneteenth No classes; offices closed | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 |
| Independence Day No classes; offices closed | Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
