About Harvard University

General information

Introduction to Harvard
The Virtual Tour of Harvard presents an online walking tour of Harvard Yard. The comprehensive Harvard Guide contains general facts, history, Harvard lore, and sightseeing information.

FAQ
Our "Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard University" section answers more than 40 of the most common inquiries that we receive here in the Webmaster's office. Lots of good information on a wide range of topics!

Notice to interested persons
Interested persons may obtain information concerning the accessibility of specific University events and venues by directing inquiries to the University Disability Coordinator (617-495-1859 voice; 617-495-4801 TDD) or by e-mailing marie_trottier@harvard.edu.

Telephone and Email Directory
The faculty, staff, and student directories provide information about students, faculty, and staff throughout the University. If you can't find what you need online, you can contact one of the telephone information numbers for more help.

What is Harvard's mailing address?
Due to the size of the Harvard campus, there is no single mailing address that will work throughout the school. We've compiled a list of the most frequently requested addresses.

Guide to Harvard acronyms
Mystified by the alphabet soup of Harvard jargon? (FAS? HIO? GSE?) To help visitors unfamiliar with our abbreviations, we've compiled a list of Harvard acronyms.

Harvard Statistics
"Quick Facts and Figures" compiled by the Harvard News Office has some frequently sought information about the campus. The Harvard Fact Book, published annually by the Office of Budget, Financial Planning and Institutional Research, contains extensive numerical information about the University as an institution: enrollments, degrees conferred, administrative structure, and resources. There are more sources of information listed in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Maps and directions
Getting to and around Harvard University links to maps and local transportation resources, including public transit and campus shuttle buses.

Harvard gift items
Many visitors to our site have asked about online catalogs for Harvard clothing and other gift items.

Harvard Apparel
Harvard Apparel sells officially licensed Harvard University merchandise over the Web.

Harvard Book Store
A landmark in Harvard Square, this bookstore sells Harvard merchandise as well as books written by Harvard faculty and staff members.

Harvard Cooperative Society
Affectionately known as The Coop (rhymes with "loop"), this campus bookstore carries Harvard t-shirts and other insignia merchandise in their online catalog.

Harvard Museum of Natural History Museum Shop
Totebags, t-shirts, publications, slides, and other gift items drawn from the Museum's collections.

The Harvard Shop
The Harvard Shop sells Harvard t-shirts, banners, and other insignia merchandise through their campus store and online catalog.

Harvard University Art Museums Shop
An online catalog of Harvard Art Museum publications.

Ivysport
Ivysport's Harvard Store features a wide range of Harvard t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, gifts and vintage items.

Office of the University Marshal
The Marshal's Office offers a wide selection of Harvard-themed gifts available at discounted prices available for official University business.

Calendars of events

Harvard University events calendar
A five-week listing of major upcoming events at the University. Published by the Harvard News Office.

Harvard College events calendar
Daily listings of exhibitions, music, theatre, lectures, dance, and film at the College and beyond. Searchable by date, type of event, and sponsoring organization.

Harvard Varsity Sports schedules
The current season schedules for men's and women's varsity sports, along with scores and results for previous seasons and tickets.

News Offices
The news offices at Harvard work to provide accurate and timely information to those interested in Harvard events and news. Members of the press are encouraged to contact the appropriate office when seeking official contacts at the University.
Harvard University Office of News and Public Affairs

Press contacts for the schools, Radcliffe, athletics, and the art museums

Around Harvard Square
Links to resources in Harvard Square and beyond: accommodations, cultural events, newspapers, etc.