Harvard College Pre College Program 2025

The Harvard Pre-College Program is an immersive, collaborative, and transformative experience. Alongside peers from around the world, youll thrive in a dynamic and supportive academic environment. Test your intellect without the pressure of letter grades, live a balanced (college) life, and discover your passions. Learn without limits : Pursue your interests in courses focusing on physics, law, writing, philosophy, and a dozen other subjects. In our noncredit classes, we dispense with grades so that you can fully commit to your growth as a student. Live at Harvard : When you attend the Pre-College Program, youll live in an historic undergraduate House, near Harvard Square. Thrive outside the classroom : The Pre-College Passport: Guide to Life Outside of the Classroom is an integral and required part of the program. You use a passport to keep track of your attendance at events over the course of the two weeks. You choose two events in each of these four categories: academic exploration, college readiness, social events, trips and recreation. At the end of the program, youll receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a Harvard transcript with a grade of AR or NM (requirements met or requirements not met). This is a great way to supplement your college application. COURSE OFFERINGS With many courses to choose from in each session, youre sure to find a topic that piques your interest. You take one course during a session. Here is a sampling of courses that were previously available: From Stars to Planets: Are We Alone in the Universe? The Science of Politics: An Introduction to Coding and Statistical Analysis Speaking with Power, Passion, and Purpose Introduction to Quantum Physics Law and Philosophy Why Haven’t We Cured Cancer Yet? Insights from Evolution, Ecology, and Paleontology The Power and Politics of Fairy Tales Web Programming with Python and JavaScript Game Theory and Strategic Decisions On the Witness Stand: Scientific Evidence in the American Judicial System This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.