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Registration
To take courses at the Harvard Extension School, you simply register. No preliminary application is required.
When to Register
Spring registration begins December 8. Degree and certificate candidates may register early; see the calendar for dates.
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New students: If you provide your biographical information online and pay the registration fee before registration begins, you can receive your DCE ID number and PIN, which you will need to register online. Choose the “Register” button in the “New Student?” box on our login page to get started.
Returning students: Log in to update your address and biographical information before registration.
Placement tests: During this time you can log in to take online placement tests or reserve a seat for the English language placement test.
How to Register
- Online. To register with a credit card or e-check, log in if you are a returning student or create an account if you are a new student.
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By mail. Complete the registration form and send it to 51 Brattle Street. You may also deliver a form or drop it in the 24-hour registration box inside the gate.
- Institute for English Language Programs (IEL) courses only: If you are registering for an IEL course, visit the IEL registration section for instructions.
Need more information? See our course and credit guidelines for details about prerequisites, waitlists, choosing a credit status, and more.
Tuition and Fees
Our tuition is charged per course, not per credit, and depends on the credit status you choose. Thus, the tuition rates listed in course descriptions reflect the cost of the course. Tuition for undergraduate- and graduate-credit courses ranges from $800 to $1,975. Registration requires full payment of tuition and a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each term.
Refer to Financial Information to learn more about payment options and policies, and financial aid.