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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard University
This page includes answers to general questions about the university, admissions information, how to contact students and faculty, Harvard's accreditation, and some information about getting help for computer problems.

1. General information
2. Applying to Harvard University
3. Academic programs
4. Finding contacts at the University
5. Accommodations and conference facilities
 6. Alumni-related questions
7. Historical questions
8. Library-related questions
9. Legal and medical advice
10. Computer and Web problems
11. Employment


1. General information
  1. Where is Harvard University?
  2. What is Harvard's mailing address?
  3. Who is the President of Harvard University?
  4. How old is Harvard?
  5. What are Harvard's school color and mascot?
  6. Can I find statistics about Harvard online?
  7. Where can I buy a Harvard t-shirt?
  8. Are there campus tours for visitors?
  9. What is Harvard's mission statement?
  10. How can I get directions to the Harvard campus?
  11. Who are the officers and deans of Harvard University?
  12. What do all these abbreviations mean?
  13. Is Harvard University accredited?
  14. Whom do I contact concerning copyright permissions?
  15. Where can I report the unauthorized use of the Harvard name or insignias or learn about Harvard’s worldwide trademark licensing activities?
  16. Who serves on Harvard University's governing boards?
  17. Whom do I contact concerning copyright infringement on a Harvard-hosted Web site?
  18. How can I donate to Harvard University?

2. Applying to Harvard University
  1. What's the difference between undergraduate and graduate schools?
  2. What's the difference between Harvard College and Harvard University?
  3. My dream is to go to Harvard someday. How can I prepare?
  4. I'm in high school and want to attend the Harvard Law School (or Business School, Medical School). How do I get in?
  5. What is the average GPA and test scores for students entering Harvard?
  6. How much does Harvard cost?
  7. My family doesn't have much money. Should I even bother applying?
  8. Are there campus tours for prospective students?
  9. How do I contact the Admissions Office with questions about my application?
  10. How can I request or download application materials from Harvard University?

3. Academic programs
  1. Does Harvard have a degree program or courses in [your area of interest]?
  2. Does Harvard offer English courses for non-native speakers?
  3. What distance learning programs are offered at Harvard?
  4. Does Harvard have executive education or professional enrichment programs?
  5. Does Harvard have programs for middle and high school students?
  6. Can Harvard undergraduates take courses at the graduate schools?
  7. Why do Harvard degree abbreviations seem to be written backwards?
  8. What courses does Harvard offer?

4. Finding contacts at the University
  1. How can I contact a student who is attending Harvard?
  2. How can I find contact information for one of Harvard's faculty members?
  3. Does Harvard have a central telephone information number?
  4. I'm a journalist and I'm trying to locate a member of your faculty to comment on a story we're doing.
  5. What is Harvard's mailing address?
  6. How can I contact the officers and deans of Harvard University?

5. Accommodations and conference facilities
  1. Does Harvard rent out dormitory rooms during the summer?
  2. How can I find a reasonably-priced hotel room in your area?
  3. Does Harvard rent out its conference facilities?

6. Alumni-related questions
  1. How can I verify a Harvard degree listed on someone's resume?
  2. I've lost touch with one of my Harvard classmates. Can you help me find him?
  3. One of my relatives attended Harvard College. Can I get a copy of his transcript?

7. Historical questions
  1. Where can I learn more about Harvard's history?
  2. Can I get information about someone who worked or studied at Harvard a long time ago?

8. Library-related questions
  1. Who can use Harvard's libraries?
  2. Are the Harvard libraries open to the public?
  3. Who can use online resources available through the Harvard Libraries web site?
  4. How can I find out if the Harvard libraries have a particular book or periodical?
  5. Does Harvard participate in Interlibrary Loan?
  6. I'm a Harvard alum. Can I use the Harvard libraries?

9. Legal and medical advice
  1. I am having legal difficulties. Can the Harvard Law School help me?
  2. I am very ill. Can I get some advice from the Harvard Medical School?

10. Computer problems
  1. Where can I get help with computer programs?
  2. Where can I report problems with server security problems or spam e-mail?
  3. Where can I report problems I encountered on a Web site at the harvard.edu domain?

11. Employment
  1. How can I apply for a job at Harvard University?
  2. How can I post a job for students?
  3. How can I circulate a job for Harvard graduates?
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