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Eddie Nesmith ‘20

Concentration: Molecular and Cellular Biology House: Dunster Employer: Harvard Admissions and Financial Aid Office

Eddie knew he was meant for this job before he even had any experience with it - his bubbly and open personality was just that cut out for what the job’s responsibilities called for. “I never had a college tour experience as a high school student, but it’s just one of those things I knew I wanted - that wherever I ended up going to school, it was something that I would want to do.” And once hired as a tour guide for the Harvard Admissions Office, Eddie discovered that the role was everything he had hoped for and more.

Reflecting on his time at Harvard, Eddie shares how it has been an incredible experience - one that he’s eager to share as tour guide with all the prospective students. “I’m really enthusiastic about my Harvard experience, and I find that this is a really good opportunity to share that experience. I talk about my friends and how much I’ve learned from them, how Dunster House is the best, about academics and my favorite professor Rob Lue and how he’s so corny. I love sharing how positive my Harvard experience has been.”

But more than that, Eddie believes it’s important to communicate an accurate representation of Harvard students and student life that dispels any assumptions about this school that prospective students may have. “I’m really excited about that process of sharing with prospective students, and dispelling preconceptions of Harvard students, and I’m just like ‘No, no, no. Everyone’s different.’ I would not classify every Harvard student under one stereotype. Everyone’s individual, everyone’s super friendly. We do do work here, but we have hobbies and interests and passions that are not necessarily academic, like yes, I want to Boston and get Panera and Ben & Jerry’s, so yes, we’re normal people as well, so I just like to convey that sentiment.”

As Eddie sums up, he recommends that everyone should work as a tour guide for the Admissions Office, overbrimming with enthusiasm for the job. “I like my job a lot, and I actually enjoy it. I like to interact with people, I love talking to people, so like this was a perfect fit for me. I truly believe that you can make anything out of your experience at Harvard, and I get to share that. I feel like it has been a really positive experience for me, like in that respect, I enjoy talking to people about Harvard, but additionally, I feel like I’ve cultivated my own public speaking style, where I can be more comfortable presenting in general - I feel like it’s given me a life skill that I needed to ascertain.”

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Visiting Campus

Planning to visit campus? We’ve gathered some information to help you plan your visit — virtually or in-person.

You can access the  Harvard University campus map to explore campus yourself.

Campus Tours

Whether you want to explore campus from the comfort of your home or you’re ready to Cambridge, MA and see it for yourself, there are a number of options for touring the Harvard University campus.

Virtual Tours

In addition to exploring campus using the campus map , you can explore Harvard from home using our Virtual Tour . On this tour, you can discover spaces that aren’t included on in-person tours, such as classrooms, laboratories, and residence halls.

Check out more, topic-specific virtual tours on the Harvard University Visitor Center website.

In-Person Tours

The official Harvard tour departs from the Harvard Information Center, in the Smith Campus Center. The tour is student-led and includes a walk through Harvard Yard, an overview of the University’s history, and a unique view on the student experience.

The one-hour tour is free, but you do need to register in advance. Visiting parties are limited to groups of 5. For groups of 6 or more, please contact the Harvard University Visitor Center to arrange a visit.

You can view the Harvard University visitors calendar for more details.

If you are interested in touring the campus on your own, you can go on a self-guided tour using the Visit Harvard mobile app, available to download on iOS and Android devices.

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Learn more about the law school admissions process and HLS community through our online resources and events this fall. See below to learn how you can connect with HLS, and be sure to register in advance where appropriate.

Want to keep in touch? Fill out the form below to join our mailing list and receive periodic updates from the J.D. Admissions Office.

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J.D. Admissions Events

On-Campus Information Sessions Join us in Cambridge this fall for one of our on-campus information sessions. Members of the J.D. admissions team will facilitate these events, which include an informational presentation, Harvard Law School campus tour, and time for Q&A. All On-Campus Information Sessions will run from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET . Register below.

• Friday, August 11, 2023
• Friday, September 15, 2023
• Friday, November 3, 2023
• Friday, December 1, 2023

Military Prospective Students Day This full-day on-campus event will be co-sponsored by the Harvard Law Armed Forces Association and is designed for prospective students who are current and former members of the armed forces. Register below.

• Thursday, November 9, 2023

Can’t make it to Cambridge for a visit at one of the times above? Check out our  self-guided campus tour  and  virtual campus tour .

Join one of our J.D. Admissions Q&A Sessions. These events offer the chance to have your questions answered directly by those who read your applications (that’s us!).  Members of the J.D. Admissions team will spend 45 minutes answering your pre-submitted questions. Register below.

• Thursday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET
• Thursday, October 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Thursday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET
• Thursday, November 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Thursday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET
• Thursday, December 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Are you curious to hear from current HLS students who share a background with you? From undergraduate location, school type, to work experience, we’re excited to offer this series of webinars featuring current students from a variety of geographic locations and educational backgrounds. Register below.

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from the West representation from AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA,WY Monday, September 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET

from the Midwest representation from IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI Monday, October 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET

from the Southeast representation from AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV Monday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET

from Canada Monday, October 23 at 12:00 p.m. ET

from Liberal Arts Colleges Monday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET

from the Northeast representation from CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT Monday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET

with Military Experience Monday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m.

from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Monday, November 20 at 01:00 p.m. ET

Service2School Vetlink Summit (In-Person)

• Saturday, June 24, 2023

Break Into Law Conference (Virtual)

• Saturday, July 8 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

Boston Law Fair (In-Person)

• Saturday, September 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

10 th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo 2023 (In-Person)

• Friday, September 22, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET

LSAC Digital Law School Forum (Virtual)

• October 11, 2023
• November 14, 2023

Leadership Brainery Graduate School Summit (In-Person)

• November 4, 2023

19 th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair (In-Person)

• November 16-18, 2023

Harvard Graduate Joint Degree Information Sessions

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the JD/MBA joint degree program. HLS and HBS admissions staff will provide an overview of the program and application process. A panel of students will share their experiences and answer questions.

• Wednesday, August 2 from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET (Virtual)

This event is designed for prospective applicants to learn more about  Harvard Business School ,  Harvard Kennedy School  and  Harvard Law School . Candidates with an interest in pursuing a  joint degree between two of these schools are particularly encouraged to attend. The event will include an admissions panel followed by a fair to learn more about each graduate program and meet local alumni. Register below.

• Tuesday, August 15 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET (In-Person)

The HLS J.D. Admissions team will be visiting college campuses across the United States this fall. See if we will be at your university and register using the link below:

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Navigating Law School Admissions: Live Podcast Tour

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After three seasons, Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson, the deans of admission at Yale Law School and Harvard Law School, are taking their podcast,  Navigating Law School Admissions ,  on the road. They’ve partnered with law firms to host live events in Boston, New York City, Seattle, and Los Angeles this fall. Join them in a city near you as they provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions — direct from the source.

JDP and Transfer Admissions Events

Interested in participating in Junior Deferral Program (JDP) or Transfer application information sessions and events? Visit our program pages to learn more.

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Private tour group providers

This information is for private tour providers not associated with Harvard University. If you are an individual looking for a tour, please visit our Tours page.

At this time, Cambridge and Boston tour companies who wish to lead tours of visitors through Harvard Yard are required to register with the Harvard University Visitor Center.

For further inquiry, please contact: [email protected]

Registration process

Apply to be a registered Harvard Yard Tour Provider

To register:

• Fill out the application.
• Submit a copy of a business license (in Cambridge or Boston) and proof of insurance.
• Allow up two weeks for the authorization process.

Once approved:

• The Harvard University Visitor Center will provide a physical “Welcome Packet” to the tour company.
• Sign the Harvard Yard Use Agreement.
• The tour company will be directed to the online payment system, where tour passes must be purchased at least three days in advance for the desired tour date (currently through the end of the semester).

Before the tour:

• Prior to coming to campus, the tour company must review the Harvard Yard Guidelines and go to Visit Harvard for any updated campus information.
• The tour company will use Touchnet, the online payment system, to purchases passes for the current semester at least three days in advance of the desired tour date.
• A Harvard Yard Tour Pass purchase requires a non-refundable payment of $1.50 per tour attendee.
• The tour company will receive a PDF file of the Harvard Yard Tour Pass within three business days.
• The tour company must print the Harvard Yard Tour Pass in color and it must be visibly worn on the tour group leader at all times while in Harvard Yard. Lanyards and other tour materials may be found in the “Welcome Packet.”

Keep in mind:

• Occasionally the Yard closes for University activities. If this conflicts with a tour you have sign up for, your payment will be refunded.
• Tour groups can include up to 35 people.
• The tour company may offer up to one tour per day in Harvard Yard, as space is available.
• The tour company may offer tours in Harvard Yard between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
• The tour company must remain in good standing in order to annually renew the Harvard Yard Use Agreement.

Frequently asked question

Who has to register to provide tours in harvard yard.

At this time, Cambridge and Boston Tour Companies who wish to lead tours of visitors through Harvard Yard are required to register with the Harvard University Visitor Center.

Harvard University Graduate School of Design

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SEAS Tours (Undergraduate only)

Take a student-led supplemental tour focused on Harvard’s undergraduate programs in engineering and the applied sciences (including applied mathematics, biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering sciences, and mechanical engineering).

The tour, led by SEAS staff and students concentrating in the sciences and engineering, provides an overview of pursuing a technical degree in a liberal arts context, undergraduate research opportunities, related student groups and competitions, and support for entrepreneurship and innovation.

The SEAS tour will not cover the Harvard College (undergraduate) admissions process.  To learn more about admissions and financial aid, please visit the office of  Harvard College Admissions and Financial Aid .  You may also attend the  Harvard College general information session and tour .

Please note that registration is required for both the SEAS Tour and Harvard College Information Session & Tour so be sure to register as soon as you have a visit date in mind.

SEAS Summer tour dates will be posted in June 2024. Dates will run the last week of June through the first week of August. 

Click here to register online for SEAS Tours through Eventbrite (A new link will be posted in June 2024 to register via the Eventbrite system). 

• Cancellations:   If you are no longer able to attend the tour, please cancel your registration via Eventbrite or email   [email protected]  with your name and order number with at least 48 hours notice.

Tour check-in takes place in the main entrance of the Science & Engineering Complex (SEC) located at 150 Western Ave, Allston MA 02134.

We kindly ask that you do not bring additional guests beyond those that registered for your selected tour time. Any cancellation that is made is automatically designated to the next person on the waitlist, up until the start of the tour. All tours are capped at a certain level due to the availability of tour guides and the capacity for guests in the lab spaces which make it difficult to accommodate additional requests.

Public Parking

Public parking is available at metered spots on Western Ave. Parking meters run from one to two hours and are enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  A further advisory: Boston parking violations start at $35.00, and meters are monitored closely by transportation officers. We do not reimburse visitors for parking tickets. 

Daily Parking Permits for Visitors

You may purchase a Daily Visitor Parking Permit  online  for the 114 Western Avenue or 2 Hague Street lots. Maps indicating the locations of other nearby Harvard lots can be found at  http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/parking/garages-lots . You will need to bring a printed copy of your permit to display on your dashboard.

For additional questions, please call (617) 496-7827.

More Parking Information

Parking policies at Harvard are the responsibility of the Harvard  University Parking Services , (617) 496-7827. For detailed parking information, please visit the Parking Services website at  www.transportation.harvard.edu/parking .

• More information on Harvard Shuttles can be found at  http://transportation.harvard.edu/shuttle-van-services

Real-time shuttle tracking is also available on smartphones through the  PassioGo! mobile app or shuttle.harvard.edu .

Digital transit screens with real-time transportation information – including Harvard shuttles, MBTA buses, and BlueBikes – are located in the SEC atrium and in 114 Western Avenue lobby.

Shuttle schedules and frequency are subject to construction delays, traffic, and weather.

The SEC Cafe is located inside the Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) open Monday through Friday from 8AM-3PM. 

For more questions about SEAS undergraduate programs and visits:

Email:    [email protected]

Phone: 617 495 3163

Watch CBS News

Going to Boston Calling this weekend? Here's the schedule and everything you need to know about the 2024 festival

By Riley Rourke

Updated on: May 24, 2024 / 6:26 PM EDT / CBS Boston

BOSTON - It's Boston Calling weekend. From the lineup, to parking, to the bag policy, here is everything you need to know about the three-day festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex.

Boston Calling 2024

Boston Calling 2024 is set to ring in summertime on Memorial Day weekend. Starting Friday at 1 p.m., head to the Harvard Athletic Complex to watch all the hottest artists and some up-and-coming musicians.

The festival runs from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Over two dozen local food vendors will be present, as will plenty of sponsored stalls from places like Dunkin'. The iconic Ferris wheel will also return this year for all your photo needs.

Make sure you dress accordingly for the weather . The festival recommends that people bring a hat and sunglasses with them.

Are there any tickets left?

There are one-day tickets left for Friday and Saturday, but Sunday is sold out. One-day tickets for general admission start at $196.

But don't worry if you really want to see Sunday's lineup, there are still three-day passes available! Three-day passes start at $392 for general admission.

Friday lineup

Ed Sheeran will be headlining on Friday at the Green Stage. Renée Rapp, who may or may not hate Boston , will also be on the Green Stage earlier in the day. You'll have to make some serious decisions later on because Leon Bridges and Young The Giant have a significant overlap in their sets.

But make sure you check out The Wolff Sisters from Canton on the Orange Stage just before 3 p.m.

Saturday lineup

Boston Calling brings country music to the city on Saturday. Headliner Tyler Childers will perform on the Green Stage at 9 p.m. Before Childers, listen to plenty of other artists, like Phish's Trey Anastasio & Classic Tab and Jessie Murph. 

Check out Bad Rabbits on the Happy Valley Red Stage at 3 p.m. as they make their return to Boston Calling 13 years later.

Sunday lineup

Sunday, the only sold-out day, is clearly in demand for festival lovers. Headliner The Killers will take the Green Stage on the final day at 9:10 p.m. 

Make sure you have your best shoes on because there are plenty of quick turnarounds on Sunday if you want to catch the most popular artists. New pop sensation Chappell Roan will play on the Green Stage at 4:05 p.m. before Megan Thee Stallion takes it over at 6:25 p.m. But make sure you hustle after Megan's performance to Hozier at the Happy Valley Red Stage at 7:35 p.m.

If you missed out on tickets to see The Killers, they will perform a special show at Paradise Rock Club on Saturday night.

Boston Calling address and parking

Whether you are taking an Uber or a friend is dropping you off, it's important you know where to go to get into the festival. The official address for Boston Calling is 65 N Harvard St, Allston, MA 02134. 

As for parking, there are no official parking lots nearby, and festival officials recommend that people take the MBTA Red Line to Harvard Square and walk ten minutes from there. 

All bags will be checked by security upon entry. There are several items you should not bring in your bags, such as weapons, aerosol containers, smoking products, including vape pens, outside food, and alcohol. You are able to bring in your own water bottle, but it must be empty upon arrival.

All small clutches and fanny packs that are 6" x 9" or smaller are allowed in. They do not need to be clear, but they must only have one pocket.

Anything larger than 6" x 9" has to be smaller than 12" x 6" x 12", and it must be clear. 

You are allowed to bring in a hydration pack, but it must only have two pockets, and it cannot have any liquid in it when you enter the festival.

For a full list of things, you cannot bring into the festival go to  Boston Calling's website.

How many people are attending?

The festival is expected to have around 40,000 people attending throughout the weekend!

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Riley Rourke is digital producer for CBS Boston. She graduated cum laude from Emerson College with a degree in Journalism in 2023. She has previously worked for Emerson student organizations like WEBN and the Emerson Channel.

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Master in Public Administration

Prepare for greater responsibility across sectors with this flexible two-year program

Key Program Information

Program Length: Two years (varies for students pursuing concurrent degrees)

Degree Awarded: Master in Public Administration

Admission Application Deadline: December 2024

Financial Aid Application Deadline: January 2025

Contact the MPA Program

79 John F. Kennedy Street Littauer Building, Room 126 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

Elevate your impact as a public leader

The Master in Public Administration Program is for aspiring leaders with real-world experience and graduate-level coursework in economics, public policy, or management.

The Master in Public Administration (MPA) curriculum is flexible. You create a study plan that reflects your academic interests, focuses on your personal and professional aspirations, and integrates across disciplines.

You may also decide to pursue a concurrent degree in business, law, medicine, or other professional fields. You’ll earn two degrees in less time and acquire even more skills you can use to make a difference in the world.

“HKS provided opportunities for me to expand the narrative of what diversity looks like in foreign policy and foreign service.” —Korde Innis MPA 2023

About the MPA Program

The MPA curriculum is flexible. You’ll create your own 64-credit study plan that reflects your academic interests and professional aspirations.

As an MPA student, you’ll take eight credits in a Policy Area of Concentration as well as four credits in each of these key areas:

• Economics and Quantitative Analysis
• Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences
• Public Ethics and Political Institutions

You’ll select your remaining credits to support your unique intellectual and professional objectives. You can take classes across academic disciplines at HKS and cross-register into courses at other Harvard graduate schools as well as at MIT Sloan School of Management and The Fletcher School at Tufts University. 

Sample Courses

• MLD-223: Negotiating Across Differences
• API-135: Economics of Climate Change and Environmental Policy
• DPI-640: Technology and the Public Interest: From Democracy to Technocracy and Back

Concurrent Degrees

You might consider  pursuing a second degree concurrently  if you’re interested in how the world’s public challenges can be addressed at the intersection of business, law, medicine, design, or other fields.

Pursuing a concurrent degree reduces coursework and residency requirements and makes it possible to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time.

Concurrent degree students complete 48 credits at HKS, including four credits in each of the key areas:

Concurrent degree students are not required to fulfill the Policy Area of Concentration requirement.

Degree Requirements

The MPA Program consists of four semesters of full-time coursework in residence at HKS.

To graduate, you must:

• Earn at least 64 credits
• Finish with a GPA of B or better
• Earn a B- or higher in all courses counting towards the distribution requirements
• Matriculate as a full-time, in-residence student and take between 12-20 credits per semester
• Fulfill a Policy Area of Concentration requirement by taking eight credits in one of the policy areas at HKS
• Economics and Quantitative Analysis

HKS  faculty members  are among the most influential leaders and thinkers in their fields. They have contributed vital research and scholarship to their fields. Served in U.S. administrations. Founded learning labs to assist local communities. Led negotiations to reduce nuclear stockpiles. Reported on human rights abuses. Led efforts to address climate change. Advised governments and companies on gender equality.

They are doers as well as thinkers, shaping public policy and devising entrepreneurial approaches to public problems at the local, national, and international levels.  

MPA Faculty Chair

Kessely Hong

Mpa at a glance.

*Statistics are based on a five-year average.

Employment Snapshot:  MPA Class of 2023 Employment Sectors

* The number of private sector jobs secured by MPA graduates is, in large part, a reflection of the program’s many concurrent degree graduates.

Featured MPA stories

Elevating the stories of diverse, unsung women.

Jamie Mittleman MPA 2022 launched her COVID-adapted dream job: a platform for women Olympians and Paralympians.

A long military heritage shapes a desire for peace

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Applying to the MPA Program

Prerequisites.

There are specific academic and professional prerequisites required to apply to the MPA Program. You must have:

• A bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record 
• Three years of professional work experience by September 1 of the year you would enroll in the program
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of International Business
• Master of International Development
• Master of International Economics
• Master of Science in Engineering

How to Apply

A complete application to the MPA Program includes the following: 

• Online application
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE or GMAT required
• Non-native English speakers who did not earn an undergraduate degree conducted in English must submit results of the TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge English exam
• Academic transcripts
• $100 application fee or waiver

Read more about how to apply . 

The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available in September 2024. There is one admission application deadline and one start date for each degree program per year. You may apply to only one master's degree program per admissions cycle. 

Tuition & Fees

The cost of attendance for the 2024-2025 academic year is outlined in  Funding Your Master ’ s Education  to help you plan financially for our master’s degree programs. Living expense costs are based on residence in Cambridge. The 2025-2026 academic year rates will be published in March 2025. HKS tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. 

At HKS, we consider financing your education to be a partnership and are here to help guide you. We encourage you to explore all opportunities for funding .

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