Harvard College

News, milestones, and profiles focused on the undergraduate experience.

Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths

A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard College social-club sanctions controversy

The College’s social-club sanctions remain highly controversial.

by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw

Harvard College class schedule math requirement

The College adopts a new class schedule, and renews the quantitative requirement with a nod toward data science.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College Admits 5.2 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2021

The admission rate decreased, barely, to 5.20 percent, from last year’s 5.22 percent. 

Harvard plans significant data science institute

Unveiling a University research initiative

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard social club sanctions update

Still more developments in the College’s winding path toward changing single-gender social clubs

by John S. Rosenberg

Challenge to Harvard social-club oaths

A new challenge to College sanctions on single-gender social clubs

by John S. Rosenberg

A second committee appointed to review social club sanctions policy

A faculty committee considers if there are other means to achieve the non-discrimination goals of a social-organizations policy.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard class schedules change for Allston

A tradition transformed, to prepare for undergraduate education across the river.

by John S. Rosenberg

Committee Recommends Expansion of Final Club Policy

An implementation committee suggests consistent and expanded application of a policy regarding single-gender social organizations.

by Jonathan Shaw

Rethinking policy on Harvard social clubs

Broadening the debate on Harvard’s single-gender social organizations

by Jonathan Shaw