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April 22, 2024

Join the Harvard community for the Harvard ARTS FIRST Festival - five days of arts and music-making from April 24-28, 2024! The annual festival is produced by the Office for the Arts at Harvard to celebrate and showcase the arts and creativity on campus. During the festival, Harvard students, staff, faculty, alums and affiliates perform in and around Harvard Yard on 10 indoor and outdoor stages.

Enjoy the cultural richness of the performances as well as exhibitions and hands-on artmaking. Find out about 100+ events here. Most are free; some require tickets for purchase. Come for an hour, come for the day. All are welcome to celebrate the arts at Harvard!

April 10, 2024

The HIO will be expanding virtual advising services specifically for the Spring 2024 STEM OPT extension application season.
An HIO advisor will be available to answer general questions about the STEM OPT application process on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3pm to 4pm beginning on ...

March 27, 2024

As of April 1, 2024, the USCIS filing fee for I-765 applications will increase from $410 to $470 for I-765 applications filed electronically. If your case will be submitted to and received by USCIS prior to April 1, 2024, the current fee of $410 applies.

This fee increase will directly impact May 2024 Graduates planning on applying for Post- ...

Personal Stories

One of the best things Harvard brings, in the form of colleagues and faculty, is expanding my thinking and horizons. With each mountain, a new elevation, myriad perspectives, and the knowledge of so many other, even greater mountains exist. For me, it’s a place for high-level, stimulating conversations where questioning the status quo is a daily practice.

Gabriela Rosa - Brazil/Australia - Harvard School of Public Health

The people here are the best part about Harvard. Never be afraid to be vulnerable, ask questions, and learn from others. You will learn more from late night chats or asking mentors than you ever will from Google or your classes.

Matthew Andrews - South Africa - Harvard College

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International population over time

International population this year