How To Apply

Application and Admission

Please Use "Seminars" Navigation Link At Left To View 2009-2010 Seminars

Applications to Freshman Seminars may be submitted electronically through the web-based system.
This "How to Apply" page supplies access to the application and instructions for this process.

Applications will be accepted starting Monday, August 3, 2009 until 9AM on Saturday, August 29 and
students will be informed of their status by email by 5:00pm on Monday, August 31, 2009.

Admission to a seminar is determined by the instructor. Some seminar leaders set no prerequisites other than interest in the subject; other seminars, because of their specialized nature, require particular qualifications or appropriate academic background.

Web Application Program

Important Dates:

Mon, August 3 - Online application opens to freshmen 9 AM.

Sat, August 29 - Online application closes to freshmen 9 AM.

Sun, August 30 - Interviews scheduled by some instructors.

Mon, August 31 - Faculty review period ends 12 N. Algorithm run.
Freshmen notified of placement by email 5 PM.

Tues, Sept 1 - Freshmen accept/decline reply due by 9 AM.
All seminar openings posted by 12 N - ONLINE HERE AT THIS SITE.

Weds, Sept 2 - FIrst day of spring term classes and seminars.

Fri, Sept 11 - Freshman Study Card Day:
must be signed by instructor or by the Freshman Seminar office, 6 Prescott Street, 2nd floor.

FOR UPDATED INFORMATION:
The application home page, http://freshsem.fas.harvard.edu/, will be updated with news and further instructions, including what to do after you apply. Remember to check it regularly.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions at seminars@fas.harvard.edu or 495-1523.

Yours,
The Freshman Seminar Program Office