Applicants, log into your applicant status page and click “View Update” to view your decision.
Admission decisions and financial aid awards have been released. Applicants, log into your using the credentials you used to submit your application and click “View Update” to view your decision.
If you’re receiving good news today, congratulations! Now more than ever, we need leaders with your sense of passion and urgency, who are motivated to solve the problems they see in the world. Whether you are seeking to address economic inequality, climate change, the health of democracy, international development, technology, or national security, we are committed to helping you build the skills you need to analyze issues systematically, build solutions creatively, engage across difference, and lead with integrity.
You join a class of admitted students who are global, diverse, and committed to serving the public interest.
Fun facts about the admitted class
Countries and territories where admits hold citizenship
Number of states—plus Washington, D.C.—where new admits currently live
Number of native languages spoken by admitted students
Undergraduate institutions attended
Years of combined work experience, ranging from 0-41 years
Percentage of admitted students who most recently worked in the public sector*
Percentage of admitted students who most recently worked in the private sector*
Percentage of admitted students who most recently worked in non-profits and NGOs*
*2% other/undisclosed
Important next steps for admitted students
If you are an admitted student, you will have access to a New Admit Portal containing a variety of important information and detailed next steps. Please be sure to thoroughly review the information on this portal. You’ll see information about how to:
- Respond to your offer of admission and pay your enrollment deposit.
- View financial aid award information on MYFAID, our financial aid portal.
- Register for admitted student events and connect with members of our community.
- Join our Slack workspace to meet your fellow admitted students.
- Apply for your student visa (international students only).
- Submit official documents and transcripts from all previous institutions you have attended.
- Complete health and immunization forms that are required for incoming students.
- Find housing at Harvard or within the greater Boston/Cambridge area.
Information for other applicants
Waitlisted candidates
If you were waitlisted, please complete the waitlist response form if you would like to be considered for admission from the waitlist. You will be updated about your decision at a later time. Unfortunately, it’s impossible for us to predict how many places in the incoming class will become available. We hope that you will consider waiting to hear from us; however, we do not recommend that you turn down other offers that are attractive to you.
Denied candidates
If you were denied admission, unfortunately, we are unable to provide individualized feedback regarding your application. Please know that your contributions to public service are still important and valued. You are welcome to reapply for admission in a future year.
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