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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, 2023Memorial Day
Offices closed
June 19, 2023Juneteenth
No classes; offices closed
July 4, 2023Independence Day
No classes; offices closed