Incoming Student Required Educational Modules

The transition from high school to college academics will change your approach to education, so it is important to take time to figure out what you really want to study and how to make the most of all learning opportunities. This module highlights insights and guidance direct from Harvard’s world-renowned faculty and will provide information and resources to help you evaluate different fields of concentration, discover topics that ignite your curiosity, and cultivate intentional strategies for academic exploration. Upon completion, you will understand the rigorous expectations of Harvard coursework and be better equipped to begin your journey of intellectual discovery.

• You will receive information on this module in the June 16th Summer In The Yard newsletter.
• This course consists of three 30-minute modules and takes 1.5 hours to complete.

For questions about the module and/or technical difficulties, please email the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) at oue@fas.harvard.edu. 

During your college years, you'll live alongside individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and countries, which ensures that you will encounter peers with similar and varying views, beliefs, and values. To live and learn alongside those who are both similar and different from us, we must develop the ability to engage in constructive and respectful dialogue, even when it might be uncomfortable. This module will help you learn to understand divergent perspectives without compromising your own beliefs, and to foster an environment where living, learning, and collaborating is enriching and rewarding.

• You will receive an email with a link to the module on June 16.
• This course consists of six 25-minute modules and takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete. It is recommended to engage with two modules at a time.

For questions about the module, please email Camila Nardozzi at cnardozzi@fas.harvard.edu. For technical difficulties, please view the Constructive Dialogue Institute Frequently Asked Questions.

Starting college involves significant life changes that can impact one’s mental health and well-being. This module focuses on mental well-being, strategies for self-care, recognizing challenges, and when to seek and offer help.

• This module will be available in your Harvard training portal on July 14.
• This module takes about 45 minutes to complete.

For technical difficulties, please email trainingportalhelp@harvard.edu.

While about 28% of Harvard undergraduates choose not to drink alcohol, it is important for all students to be equipped with the knowledge to make safer decisions regarding alcohol and other substances. This module aims to introduce you to safer drinking strategies to reduce risk and increase the holistic wellbeing of the Harvard community.

• You will receive an email from the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion on July 14 with your personalized link for this module from this email: noreply@impactfeedback.com. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you cannot find it.
• This module takes about 45 minutes to complete.

For technical difficulties, please email basics@huhs.harvard.edu.

At Harvard, we have a collective responsibility to create an environment that is open, welcoming, and free from discrimination and other forms of misconduct. This eLearning module is designed to inform you about the University's Non-Discrimination Policy, Interim Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy, and Interim Other Sexual Misconduct Policy, as well as supportive resources and how each of us can play a role in preventing harm in our community.

If you would prefer to engage in the material in a different way because of personal experience, we encourage you to email collegetitleix@fas.harvard.edu simply stating you would like more information about alternative training options.

Should you wish to seek resources around any of the issues addressed in this learning module, you can access free, voluntary, confidential support through the confidential SHARE  team.

• This module will become available in your training portal on August 4, 2025.
• This module takes about 60 minutes to complete.

For questions about the module, please email collegetitleix@fas.harvard.edu. For technical difficulties, please email trainingportalhelp@harvard.edu.

At Harvard College, you will live and learn alongside individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. For many, this will be the first time sharing living spaces with non-family members, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas. In addition to adjusting to new living spaces, you will also be setting new routines and deciding how to allocate your time while balancing academics, extracurriculars, and self-care. To support you in this journey, this module features insights and reflections from current students and staff who share their personal strategies for adjusting to life at Harvard College. Upon completion, you will gain a deeper understanding of what to expect during move-in and orientation and learn strategies for living in a shared community.

• Go to hub.harvardonline.harvard.edu, click the “HarvardKey” login option (NOT the Sign In button), and then click “Start” on the Living in Community module.
• This course consists of three 20-minute modules and takes 60 minutes to complete.

For questions about the module and/or technical difficulties, please email studentengagement@fas.harvard.edu.