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 adopts honor code

Legislation on undergraduate academic integrity adopted

Harvard shift to course credits

Harvard rethinks how it counts classwork, amid evolving definitions of courses and teaching.

Harvard students interested in public health gain field experience in Brazil

Students spend their January term immersed in experiential learning.

Harvard College class of 2018 admissions

Admissions rate 5.9 percent; term bill rises to $58,607

Electronic communications policy draft released by Harvard for comment

The task force recommends a University-wide, mission-focused policy.

Kenneth C. Griffin gives Harvard $150 million, principally for financial aid

Kenneth C. Griffin ’89 jump-starts a major Harvard College campaign goal.

Rakesh Khurana appointed dean of Harvard College

Rakesh Khurana, a scholar of leadership development and psychology, becomes Harvard College dean.

Harvard College House renewal swing space

Renovating the Inn at Harvard for student swing space as College House renewal scales up

Faculty discusses Harvard College honor code

The faculty discusses College academic conduct.

Harvard College applications flatten

After a period of strong growth, a plateau