The Road to Success

Becoming a Part of
Harvard Extension School

admissions@extension.harvard.edu
Harvard Extension School: Who are we?
We’re Harvard with a twist.
• 0 standardized tests required for admission
• 1 of 12 degree granting schools at Harvard
University
• 35 average age of HES degree candidate
• 110 years we’ve been distance education
trailblazers
• 1,000+ courses from which to choose
 Harvard Extension School
Our Students Are Busy!
•ALB Students
•62% are employed full-time
•61% take 1 to 2 courses per
semester
•21% take 3 courses per semester
•18% take 4 courses per semester
•83% graduate
•6 years - average time to earn the
degree
•ALM Students
•74% are employed full-time
•60% take 1 course per semester
•30% take 2 courses per semester
•10% take 3+ courses per semester
•77% graduate
•4 years - average time to earn the
degree
Want to learn more about out students and programs?

Visit our Why Apply Page!

 Certificates
MOST • 73% of certificate students work full
time
POPULAR • 45% of certificate earners earn both
CERTIFICATES: a certificate and a graduate degree
• Strategic Management • 34% of students earn certificates
• Data Science prior to admission
• Corporate Sustainability • 37 average age of certificate earners
• Corporate Finance
• 1.5 average years to completion
• Web Technologies
Certificates and the Path to the Degree
Candidacy: Path 1
• Complete a Certificate

• Check Eligibility and Complete Admissions Courses

• Apply for Admission

• Complete Degree Requirements and Graduate!

Certificates and the Path to the Degree
Candidacy: Path 2
• Check Eligibility and Complete Admissions Courses

• Apply for Admission

• Complete Certificate while Completing Course Requirements

• Complete Degree Requirements and Graduate!

 Resources for HES Students
Available to non-admitted students
• Accessibility Services • Libraries
• Works with students and instructors to create an ● Film Archive
equitable learning environment
● Houghton Library
● Theater Collection
• Career & Academic Resource Center ● Cabot Science Library
• Career Webinars (Live and Archived), including
some about time management!
• Student Association
• Writing Center
● Join student clubs
• Math Question Center
● Attend student-run events
• Career Advising (for admitted students)
● Access LinkedIn, Facebook, and Whatsapp
• Job fairs (for admitted students) groups
 Harvard Extension Student Association
What Is HESA?
● HESA is the officially recognized student government and umbrella
organization for all student groups at the Harvard Extension School.
● Established in 2001, the Harvard Extension Student Association
(HESA) serves more than 16,000 students annually at Harvard
Extension, one of the 12 degree-granting schools at Harvard
University.
● HESA’s mission is to build and foster a strong sense of community
among the Extension School's diverse student body, including our
distance education students from around the world. Through a myriad
of initiatives, HESA aims to enrich the Harvard Extension student
experience by creating opportunities to develop lifelong bonds that
extend beyond classroom settings.
● Relationships with HGC, HES Club, HEAA, and UC
 HESA EVENTS
• Resources to find Events:
• Instagram: @HarvardHESA
• HESA Calendar: hesa.extension.harvard.edu
• Facebook Page: facebook.com/myhesa

• SUBSCRIPTION AND REGISTRATION IS KEY

• SUGGESTIONS FOR EVENTS ARE WELCOME
 Club Affairs
Stay Tuned:
● Working on database of ALL Harvard Grad clubs HES
students can join

HESA Clubs:
● Management & Finance Club
● Environmental Club
● International Relations Club
● Want to start a new club? Contact Naomi!
○ naomioliver@g.harvard.edu
Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions Office:
Your Number One Resource!

9 Advisors
• Send and email
• 11,000+ cases via email
• Make an appointment
• 3,000+ appointments
• Attend Drop in office hours
• 78 office hour sessions
- 26 ALB sessions
- 52 ALM sessions
Applying for Admission:
Step 3
Application Materials
Eligibility
Check the
1. Online Application Form
Program Admissions Page
2. Resume
Coursework 3. Personal Statement
Check Degree Requirements 4. Transcripts
5. International Credential
Application Verification (if applicable)
Get your application materials
together 6. Application Fee
Applying for Admission
Application Deadlines
If you are registered Submit your Submit your Check the
Step 4: Hit
in your degree
courses for
application
Between
financial aid
application
Extension
Application Portal
Submit
admission in this before* on
session
Summer (Harvard July 1 – June 1 September 10
Summer School) August 2 Submit your
application by the
Fall November 1 – November 1 February 1
December 1 deadline.
Spring March 15 – March 1 June 10
April 15
Degree Candidate
Privileges
Academic Benefits:
● Academic Support: Academic and Research Advisors
● Priority Registration for Fall and Spring
● Student research opportunities

Financial Benefits:
● Interest-Free Payment Plans
● Reduced Harvard Summer School Tuition Pricing

Professional Development Benefits:

● Full access to Career Services, including one-on-one
advising
● Extension School Virtual Job Fair
Completing your
Degree
Alumni Benefits:
● Alumni directory - the only verified online network of Harvard alumni
● Alumni events - connect with alumni at events around the world
● Clubs & SIGs - 175+ Harvard Clubs in more than 70 different countries, and
Shared Interest Groups centered on a specific activity or pursuit
● Career services - offers resources, workshops, events, and individual advising to
Alumni Members
● Harvard Alumni Network on LinkedIn - features networking, discussions, and job
postings
 Need some directions? Send us your
questions!
Email admissions@extension.harvard.edu

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