Apply to HSPH for Fall 2010

Dear Fall 2010 Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). We look forward to working with you throughout the upcoming application cycle and are happy to answer any questions you may have.

In September 2009, the Fall 2010 application for admission will be available through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) at www.sophas.org. Harvard School of Public Health will receive only completed applications from SOPHAS. We encourage all applicants to submit their completed applications through SOPHAS prior to the stated application deadline. Please complete your application with SOPHAS by the stated deadlines to ensure delivery of your application to HSPH for review. This includes submitting all transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation to be received by SOPHAS on or before stated deadlines.

Applicants should check the SOPHAS portal to ensure that all required documents have been received by SOPHAS and that their completed application has been forwarded to Harvard School of Public Health for review. Please note that it can take SOPHAS up to 3-4 weeks to process and send your SOPHAS application to HSPH.

Special note: Please ensure that you submit the statement of purpose and objectives as required by the degree program to which you are applying. MPH, JD/MPH, and non-residential, part-time master of science in health care management applicants are required to submit statements that differ from all other degree programs. Please see specific requirements for the statement of purpose and objectives at http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/administrative-offices/admissions/application-requirements/. 

Please visit the SOPHAS website at http://www.sophas.org/ for more specific information and for access to the application for admission.

Applicants who wish to be considered for financial assistance should read the following letter from the Director of Student Financial Services, which details the application procedures for financial aid consideration.

-Letter from the Director of Student Financial Services (pdf)

Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics, the Biological Sciences in Public Health, or Health Policy should consult the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for application deadlines and processes.

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office either by phone at 617-432-1031 or via e-mail at admisofc@hsph.harvard.edu if you have any questions or comments about the process.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Sincerely,
Vincent W. James
Director of Admissions