Prematriculation

Welcome to Harvard!

Congratulations on your acceptance! We're so excited to welcome you to our community. This site provides you with information which you may find helpful as you are making your decision. We also encourage you to explore our Doctoral Intranet, an online resource with information for our current students such as details about program requirements and research policies and support.
We look forward to you joining us for our Admitted Students Day on April 7. This event is a great opportunity to get introduced to our faculty, students and staff, as well as learn more about the resources available for HBS doctoral students. If you have questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact doctoralprograms@hbs.edu.

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  • Admitted Student Bios

    Get to know your fellow admitted students! We're happy to share short bios for students admitted to all HBS PhD Programs.

  • Financial Support

    HBS is proud to provide a robust package of financial support, which includes stipend, health insurance, research funding, school--supported laptops, and assistance for unexpected medical expenses. We encourage you to learn more by exploring these internal sites.

  • Harvard Housing

    Students in our programs are able to choose from a wide range of housing options to find the option that best suits their needs. While some prefer to explore the local real estate market, others find the convenience of Harvard-owned apartments or HBS-managed dorms preferrable. On this page, we provide more information about the Harvard-owned rental properties.

  • Off-Campus Housing

    Overview information about the rental market in Boston, including information about nearby off-campus apartment options, transportation, ways to find a roommate, and real estate brokers.

  • Technology

    PhD Students at HBS receive a laptop of their choosing that is upgraded on a regular basis, along with tech support from the HBS Information Technology Group. Learn more about the laptop options and other IT support here.

  • Job Market

    HBS PhD students have access to a wide range of support when they're ready to go on the job market. From individualized coaching on slide design and job talk delivery to curated job postings, HBS will be able to provide you with the resources you need to secure a fantastic placement. This includes access to both the GSAS Office of Career Services and HBS Career and Professional Development too.

Key Dates

April 7

HBS Admitted Students Program.

RSVP here

April 9

Lift Fellowship application due.

April 15

Deadline to respond to your offer.

April 20

Checklist launch, an interactive checklist for all incoming students to help them plan for start of term.

June 15

Deadline to submit Medical Forms for all students. For more information on the required documentation, please review the Harvard University Health Services website to download the necessary forms

August 1

Orientation and start date for all students. During the month of August, students will work on a research project with a faculty member while also participating in orientation activities.

August

Math Camp will take place at the end of August. Dates to be announced over the summer.