Can you have fun at Harvard?

Student Activities A Harvard education is more than coursework. It's late-night discussions in the dining hall with friends, drama productions, fierce (or friendly) athletic competitions, outings to Boston's museums—and much more.

Does Harvard have a party life?

Party Scene

Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week. Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday. Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only. Good parties are few and far between.

Does Harvard allow visitors?

We welcome you to attend a campus visit of Harvard College. A campus visit consists of a one hour information session with an admissions officer and 1-2 current undergraduate students, followed by a one hour campus tour led by a current undergraduate student.

Can Harvard students have guests?

You may only host guests with the express permission of your House Office or proctor. Overnight guests will not be granted an ID card to swipe into Harvard spaces, so you should plan to accompany your guests during their visit. Campus visitors must follow all University policies while on campus.

Are you allowed to walk into Harvard?

Yes. No one will stop you from walking into a lecture hall, or even a teaching classroom.

Asking Harvard Students If They Ever Sleep

Can I sit in on a class at Harvard?

Prospective undergraduates are welcome to sit in on any class, with the exception of graduate seminars. Courses under the Classics rubric in the catalog are appropriate for students with or without knowledge of Latin or Greek.

Do you need a car if you go to Harvard?

There are many options for going car-free while at Harvard: Public transportation: the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA, or “The T”) serves the greater Boston area. Car or bike sharing: there are Zipcar and BlueBike locations near several HUH properties.

Can a boy and a girl be roommates in Harvard?

Gender-inclusive housing gives you the option of living together in a room or suite irrespective of your suitemates' genders. This option is available to all students at the College, though the process differs for incoming first-year students and for upper-level students.

Can you have a social life at Harvard?

From your professors and House advisers to your friends and teammates, Harvard is a vibrant community where you can feel supported and encouraged.

Who gets a full ride to Harvard?

Can you get a full scholarship to Harvard? Harvard does not offer any merit-based aid, and no full-ride scholarships. However, they do meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. So, if you have a high need, such as an auto-zero EFC on the FAFSA, you might qualify for almost a full ride.

Can you have a car at Harvard?

All students who bring a car to school are required to register the vehicle with Parking Services, and all vehicles parked on Harvard University property require a valid parking permit. The purchase of a parking permit allows the student to park only in areas officially assigned by Parking Services.

Is it worth walking around Harvard?

The beauty, charm, and architecture of so many historic buildings. We also chose to do a student led tour which we highly recommend. It is definitely worth just wandering around, at the very least just to get a feel.

Do you get your own room at Harvard?

We assign students to suites rather than to specific bedrooms. In almost any suite, you should expect to share a bedroom for at least part of the year.

Is Harvard Republican or Democrat?

Political Affiliations

Fifty-five percent of respondents reported that they were registered with the Democratic Party; just four percent were registered Republicans.

Which Ivy League has the best party life?

University of Pennsylvania

The school's work-hard, play-hard culture and vibrant party scene has earned it a nickname as the “Social Ivy.” UPenn also has the largest international student population out of any Ivy League, attracting students from over 100 countries.

Is Harvard a drinking school?

Harvard expects its students and employees to maintain an environment that is safe and healthy. The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on Harvard property or as a part of any Harvard activity are violations of University rules as well as the law.

Is Harvard too stressful?

Profile of an Anxious Student

Gardner, who has seen many generations of Harvard students, told me that the current crop is “more worried and uptight.” Fischman noted that students repeatedly referenced a desire to be perfect, contributing to stress that occurs “daily, if not on the minute.”

What are Harvard students called?

The most common term for a Harvard student is “Harvardian” or “'Vardian.”

Can introverts get into Harvard?

You will find plenty of academically strong very smart introverts at any highly ranked university, whether in the US or not and whether in the Ivy League or not. As an introvert, you might be able to meet people either in your dorm or by joining clubs once you arrive at university.

What are quiet hours at Harvard?

In the residences for college-age and older students, weekend quiet hours begin at 2 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings, ending at 7 am Saturday and Sunday. Quiet hours for Pre-College students begin daily at 11 pm. Voices, music, and other sounds should not be audible outside of student rooms and suites.

Are Harvard dorms unisex?

Residential Buildings and Rooms

All buildings are coed. Most buildings have suites, typically featuring a common room, two to four bedrooms, and a shared bathroom. Other buildings have rooms off a hallway with a shared bath.

What do Harvard dorms look like?

Almost all freshman suites at Harvard have a common room, usually shared between three to five students. Four people live in my suite. We use the common room to hang out with friends, keep supplies, and do work. All common rooms at Harvard have a desk, a chair, and a side drawer for each of the suitemates.

Does Harvard offer free rides?

The University Shuttle Service operates fixed route bus service during the academic year (except on university recognized holidays and semester breaks) providing safe, convenient, and reliable transportation throughout the Cambridge and Allston campuses. The service is free to members of the Harvard community.

What airport do you fly into to go to Harvard?

Boston Logan International Airport is the closest airport to Harvard University (~20-40min by car; ~40min by subway).

Do you need money for Harvard?

Thanks in large part to Ken Griffin's transformative generosity, along with that of many other donors who support our groundbreaking financial aid program, twenty-four percent of students pay nothing to attend, and more than half receive need-based scholarships. So, yes—you can afford Harvard.