How does a community college student transfer to Harvard?

Transferring into Harvard is more difficult than it used to be. Believe it or not, there used to be a time when Harvard accepted close to 100 transfer students each year. read more

Harvard is not a transfer university because they accept so few students, and if you are coming from a community college as opposed from another university, the odds are not in your favor. It is even less if you are an international student. read more

Transfer students have unique college experiences that add to the diverse fabric of our academic community. Each year, we welcome a very small number of transfer students to Harvard College. We look for: A clearly defined academic need to transfer; A proven record of achievement at your current institution; Strong faculty recommendations. read more

Transfer Eligibility and Application RequirementsOnce you have completed one year of full-time study at a single college or university, you may apply to Harvard College only as a transfer student. read more