Non-Degree Academic Year Programs

The Harvard Chan School has a broad array of courses available to non-degree students. All non-degree students must abide by the policies laid out on this page.

Please note the following:

  • There are various affiliation statuses during the academic year. Please check here for eligibility requirements and supporting documents needed to confirm eligibility.
  • The eligibility requirements, application process, and registration process vary greatly from those in the summer non-degree process. Please ensure you read the Application Process section carefully.
  • Visiting scientists and visiting graduate students are NOT eligible to take courses during the academic year.
  • Please be sure to review our policies, including transfer of credits, requirements, and prerequisites carefully on the School’s course catalog.

Application Process

  • The application and enrollment deadlines are in quick succession. All materials are required to be submitted on time. There are no exceptions to this rule. If a student misses an application deadline, they are ineligible to take courses during that part of the term.
  • Application dates can be viewed on the Academic Calendar. Please review the deadlines to ensure all application materials are submitted on time.
  • Non-degree students will need to submit a new application and certain documents each semester they wish to enroll.
  • Once the application form is completed via the links below, students will receive an email with the next steps.

Applicant Registration Portal Application (Harvard Affiliates)

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  • Applicant Registration Portal is for students with a Harvard-affiliated email such as Harvard Affiliates,  Employees, Alumni, and Special Fellows.

Qualtrics Non-Degree Application (Non-Harvard Affiliates)

Qualtrics application for students without a Harvard Affiliated email such as Boston Area Public Health Professionals or Harvard Chan Alumni.

Enrollment Process

      • Please allow 7 to 10 business days from when the application closes to enroll. Once your application and supporting documents are approved, you will receive an email from the Student Guest Coordinator with instructions for enrolling in your courses via my.harvard.
      • Search for courses using Course Search.
      • You can find further instructions for enrolling in courses and instructor permission in the Registrar’s Office Student Knowledge Center.
      • Once instructor permission has been received, place yourself on the waitlist. This applies to all non-degree students. Once you are on the waitlist, you will have access to Canvas where course materials are located.
      • Once added to the waitlist, non-degree students will be enrolled after the add/drop deadline pending available space.
        • During WinterSession, students will be enrolled after the drop deadline pending available space.

Payment Information

    • The cost per credit for the 2023-2024 academic year is $1,540.00. For TAP students please review our TAP page.
  • Payment must be made by the deadline outlined in the enrollment email from the Student Guest Coordinator via the Student Account Portal. Credit cards are not allowed. Failure to pay within that one week will result in an immediate drop of the course(s), with no exceptions.
  • Third-party contracts refer to students whose educational expenses will be paid by a sponsor (defined as outside organizations, affiliated hospitals, institutions, employers, etc), and the Third Party Contract must be submitted. For more information, please see the Office of Financial Aid’s website. This paperwork must be submitted directly to the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Students are responsible for paying all course material fees. These fees may be issued after initial tuition is calculated.

Immunization

  • We recommend that you receive your immunizations before you arrive at Harvard since many health insurance plans cover the costs of immunizations.
  • Students unable to receive immunizations before arriving on campus must arrange for immunizations in the local area.
  • If you receive your immunizations at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), you may be billed for the cost of the immunization.
  • Questions regarding immunization compliance and the Health Services hold can be directed to HUHS directly at mrecords@harvard.edu.

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