Harvard Extension School Virtual Open House
Wednesday, October 19, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET

About the Event

We invite you to join us for our Virtual Open House, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore all that Harvard Extension School has to offer. Throughout the full-day event, you can visit our academics fair, join live sessions, and chat with staff.

Open House Highlights

Visit virtual booths to learn more about academics.

Get inspired by presentations with alumni, deans, and faculty.

Join live breakout sessions featuring Q&As.

Chat live with staff about programs, admissions, enrollment, and more.

Agenda

Keynote Presentations

9:15–9:30 AM ET

Deans’ Welcome

11–11:20 AM ET

A Brief History of Harvard & Harvard Extension School

12:30–12:50 PM ET

Real-World Impact: A Student & Faculty Conversation

2–2:20 PM ET

The Harvard Extension Online Experience

3:15–4:15 PM ET

How to Prepare for Course Registration

Live Breakout Sessions

10–10:30 AM ET

Tips & Tricks for Juggling Work, School, & Life

11:30 AM–12 PM ET

Q&A with Alumni

1–1:40 PM ET

Stackable Certificates & Degrees

2:30–3 PM ET

Maximizing Your Career Impact

4:30–5 PM ET

Building Community & Connection

9 AM–6 PM ET

Academics Fair

Virtual booths and live chats will be available throughout the day. Visit a booth to gather information and access the chat room.

Enrollment, Admissions, & General Academics – Booths & Chat Rooms

Enrollment Services
Live chat times: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Certificates
Live chat times:

9–10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
3–5 p.m.

Degree Admissions
Live chat times: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Student Financial Services

10 a.m.–12 p.m.
1–2 p.m. (topic: financial aid)
2–3 p.m.
4–6 p.m.

Library, Career, & Academic Resources
Live chat times: 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Accessibility Services
Live chat times:

9–11 a.m.
2–4 p.m.

Academic Programs – Booths & Chat Rooms

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Biology & Biotechnology
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m.
11–11:30 a.m.
12:30–1 p.m.
1:30–2 p.m.
3–3:30

Creative Writing, English, Journalism, Dramatic Arts
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m. (introduction)
11–11:30 a.m. (journalism)
12–12:30 p.m. (creating writing & literature)
12:30–1 p.m. (dramatic arts)
1:30–2 p.m. (English)
3:30–4 p.m. (journalism)
5–5:30 p.m. (writing)

Data & Technology
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m.
11–11:30 a.m.
12–1 p.m.
1:30–2 p.m.
3–3:30 p.m.
5–5:30 p.m.

Government, History, International Relations, Anthropology
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m.
11–11:30 a.m.
12–12:30 p.m.
12:30–1 p.m. (thesis vs. capstone)
1:30–2 p.m.
3–3:30 p.m.

Management, Finance, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m. (introduction)
11–11:30 a.m. (all programs)
12–12:30 p.m. (all programs)
1:30–2 p.m. (capstone)
3–3:30 p.m. (management & IOP)
5–6 p.m. (all programs)

Math for Teaching
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m.
12:30–1 p.m.
1:30–2 p.m.
5–5:30 p.m.

Museum Studies
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m. (introduction)
11–11:30 a.m.
3–3:30 p.m.
5–5:30 p.m.

Psychology
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m. (introduction)
12:30–1 p.m.
1:30–2 p.m.
5–5:30 p.m.

Sustainability & Global Development Practice
Live chat times:

9:30–10 a.m.
11–11:30 a.m.
12–1 p.m.
1:30–2 p.m.
5–6 p.m.

UNDERGRADUATE & POSTBACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s Degree Program
Live chat times: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Premedical Program
Live chat times:

12–12:30 p.m.
2–2:30 p.m.
4–4:30 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who should attend?

If you are considering returning to school to build new career skills or pursue a passion, this event is a great way for you to explore Harvard Extension School. Most of our students are working professionals who have returned to school to complete a bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s, and build new knowledge via a course or certificate. You can learn about our degrees, certificates, online courses, and student resources. You can get answers to general questions about registration and degree program admissions. And you hear about the experience directly from students and alumni.

2. Do I need to attend the full day to get the most benefit?

Not at all. We have designed the open house as a full-day event so that attendees from around the world can log into the event platform at times that are most convenient. The general presentations are available on demand. Booths will be open all day, and there you can download materials, watch videos, or chat with a staff member at one of the scheduled live-chat times. We'll also share materials and presentation links with all attendees after the event so you can refer to them later.

3. Will I be able to interact with staff?

Yes! All booths will have scheduled times throughout the day when staff and community members will be available live to chat with attendees. It’s a great way to learn more about the curriculum, faculty, and student experience.

4. Can I set up a personal advising session at the event?

The open house is a great place to start as you’re considering your future education options. You’ll be able to gather information and get your basic questions answered. Although we can’t offer individual advising sessions during this event, we will provide you with guidance you need to follow up with key departments so you can get the one-on-one support you need after the event.

5. How will I join the event on October 19?

On the day of the event, you visit this page—harvardextension.vfairs.com—and click the LOGIN button. You'll be prompted to enter the email address you used to sign up for the event. And don’t worry, we’ll send you reminders and a link to the event!

6. How can I learn more about Harvard Extension School?

If you’re just getting to know us, we invite you to visit our Harvard Extension School website. We are one of 12 degree-granting schools at Harvard University — offering part-time, online & on-campus study options for adult learners. If you’d like to learn more and connect with an enrollment advisor, we invite you to get in touch.

7. How will I gather information?

There will be a variety of downloadable documents that you can save to a “virtual bag” throughout the day. From the bag, you can then download the documents directly or send them to your email account after the event is over.

8. What is the best browser to use for the virtual conference?

The best browsers are Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox. We always discourage using Internet Explorer as it has some limitations.

Contact Information

Email: inquiry@extension.harvard.edu