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Admissions
Thank you for your interest in applying to the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
The GSD offers a dynamic setting for the exchange of ideas across the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design, and design studies—united in the pursuit of a more just, coherent, and beautiful world.
The GSD will continue with remote teaching through the entire Fall 2020 semester, and in-person events will not be available.
You are welcome to attend our virtual information sessions, hosted weekly by Admissions staff. We also encourage you to explore the GSD through student work and the pages below to learn more about our degree programs, application requirements, student life, and financial aid.
Check back here in early September for access to the Fall 2021 application.
Applying to the GSD
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Visit the GSD
Join us for a virtual info session, attend a virtual open house, or meet us at one of our remote events—there are many ways to get to know the GSD.
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Explore Degree Programs
Not sure which program is right for you? See all of our degree programs in one place, filter, and compare.
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Life at the GSD
Get an idea of what it’s like to live in Cambridge and study at the GSD. Take a look at our facilities, the neighborhood, and what GSD students have going on outside of the classroom.
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Applying
Find everything you need to apply—a complete checklist, deadlines, and frequently asked questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
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MArch, MLA, MUP, MAUD, MLAUD, DDes
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MDes
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MDE
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Paying for Your Program
We’re here to help you understand your options. Find everything you need from financial aid to work opportunities.
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Contact the Admissions Office
Office of Admissions
Harvard Graduate School of Design
48 Quincy Street, Gund Hall 422
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02138admissions@gsd.harvard.edu | 617-495-3880
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