All deadlines are 11:59 pm eastern time unless otherwise specified below.
Seven-Week Session: June 20-August 4, 2023
Before session begins
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Wednesday, February 15, 9 am ET |
| Course registration begins Register early for 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. |
Wednesday, March 1, 9 am ET |
| 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. |
Wednesday, March 1 |
| I-20 certificate requirements deadline | Monday, May 1 |
| 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 15. |
Monday, May 15 |
| On-campus course registration deadline Last day to register for summer session on-campus courses if you have not yet verified your COVID-19 vaccination information with HUHS |
Thursday, June 1 |
| 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 1 and June 15 if they have submitted vaccination records before the deadline of June 1. |
Thursday, June 15 |
Housing Deadlines
| Housing deadline | Dates |
|---|---|
| Housing request deadline (pending availability) |
Monday, May 15 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for a full refund |
Monday, May 15 |
| Housing cancellation deadline less a 40% fee |
Wednesday, June 21 |
| Housing cancellation for prorated meal plan refund only |
After Wednesday, June 21 |
Immunization deadlines
| Important dates | Date |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 Vaccination requirement You will be dropped from on-campus courses, even after classes begin, if you do not upload your documentation |
Submit proof of vaccination within 7 days of registering |
| All other required immunizations | Friday, May 19 |
English proficiency requirement deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| English Proficiency Requirement for students requesting an I-20 | Friday, April 21 |
| English Proficiency Requirement if not requesting an I-20 | Thursday, June 8 |
Course drop and withdrawal deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Thursday, June 22 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund | Thursday, June 29 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, July 21 |
Other Important Dates
| Important dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Course change period For registered students only |
Friday, June 16-Thursday, June 22 |
| Opening Weekend Student arrival and check-in |
Saturday, June 17 |
| Classes begin
Summer classes run from Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, August 4. Tuesday, July 4 is a University holiday and no classes will meet. |
Tuesday, June 20 |
| Course changes deadline | Thursday, June 22 |
| Make-up Class
Only classes scheduled to meet on both Mondays AND Tuesdays will require a make-up class. Please refer to your course syllabus for more information |
Friday, June 23 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Monday July 31-Friday, August 4 |
| Residence buildings close, students move out by noon | Saturday, August 5 |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, August 15 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date. |
Friday, Sept. 1 |
Three-Week Session I: June 20 – July 6, 2023
Before session begins
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Wednesday, February 15, 9 am ET |
| Course registration begins Register early for best choice of courses. |
Wednesday, March 1, 9 am ET |
| 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. |
Wednesday, March 1 |
| I-20 certificate requirements deadline | Monday, May 1 |
| 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 15. |
Monday, May 15 |
Housing deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Housing request deadline (pending availability) |
Monday, May 15 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for a full refund |
Monday, May 15 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a 40% fee |
Wednesday, June 21 |
| Housing cancellation for prorated meal plan refund only |
After Wednesday, June 21 |
Immunization deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 Vaccination requirement You will be dropped from on-campus courses, even after classes begin, if you do not upload your documentation. |
Submit proof of vaccination within 7 days of registering |
| All other required immunizations | Friday, May 19 |
English proficiency requirement
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| English Proficiency Requirement for students requesting an I-20 | Friday, April 21 |
| English Proficiency Requirement if not requesting an I-20 | Thursday, June 8 |
Course drop and withdrawal deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Thursday, June 22 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, June 30 |
Other Important Dates
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| On-campus course registration deadline Last day to register for summer session on-campus courses if you have not yet verified your COVID-19 vaccination information with HUHS |
Thursday, June 1 |
| 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 1 and June 15 if they have submitted vaccination records before the deadline of June 1. |
Thursday, June 15 |
| Course change period For registered students only |
Friday, June 16-Thursday, June 22 |
| Opening Weekend Student arrival and check-in |
Saturday, June 17 |
| Classes begin
Summer classes run from Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, August 4. Tuesday, July 4 is a University holiday and no classes will meet. |
Tuesday, June 20 |
| Course changes deadline | Thursday, June 22 |
| Make-up Class
Only classes scheduled to meet on both Mondays AND Tuesdays will require a make-up class. Please refer to your course syllabus for more information |
Friday, June 23 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Thursday, July 6 |
| Resident Students Move Out | Friday, July 7 |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, July 18 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date. |
Friday, July 21 |
Three-Week Session II: July 10 – July 27, 2023
Before session begins
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Wednesday, February 15, 9 am ET |
| Course registration begins Register early for best choice of courses. |
Wednesday, March 1, 9 am ET |
| 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. |
Wednesday, March 1 |
| I-20 certificate requirements deadline | Monday, May 1 |
| 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 15. |
Monday, May 15 |
Housing deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Housing request deadline (pending availability) |
Monday, May 15 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for a full refund |
Monday, May 15 |
| Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a 40% fee |
Wednesday, July 12 |
| Housing cancellation for prorated meal plan refund only |
After Wednesday, July 12 |
Immunization deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 Vaccination requirement You will be dropped from on-campus courses, even after classes begin, if you do not upload your documentation. |
Submit proof of vaccination within 7 days of registering |
| All other required immunizations | Friday, May 19 |
English proficiency requirement
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| English Proficiency Requirement for students requesting an I-20 | Friday, April 21 |
| English Proficiency Requirement if not requesting an I-20 | Thursday, June 8 |
Course drop and withdrawal deadlines
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Wednesday, July 12 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, July 21 |
Other Important Dates
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| On-campus course registration deadline Last day to register for summer session on-campus courses if you have not yet verified your COVID-19 vaccination information with HUHS |
Thursday, June 1 |
| 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 1 and June 15 if they have submitted vaccination records before the deadline of June 1. |
Thursday, June 15 |
| Course change period For registered students only |
Friday, June 16-Wednesday, July 12 |
| Student arrival and check-in | Sunday, July 9 |
| Classes begin | Monday, July 10 |
| Course changes deadline | Wednesday, July 12 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Thursday, July 27 |
| Resident Students Move Out | Friday, July 28 |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, August 8 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date. |
Friday, August 11 |
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 29, 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 2023
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and these official University holidays.
| May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day Offices closed |
| June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth No classes; offices closed |
| July 4, 2023 | Independence Day No classes; offices closed |
