Where can I find Harvard application deadlines and make sure I am looking at the official source?

Use Harvard College Admissions’ official website, specifically the first-year application page and the admissions apply section. The safest path is to start from college.harvard.edu and navigate to Admissions, then Apply, then First-Year Applicants.

To make sure it’s official, check the web address carefully. Harvard’s official undergraduate admissions pages use the harvard.edu domain, most commonly college.harvard.edu. If you land on a site with a different domain ending, or a page that looks like a blog, rankings site, or admissions directory, do not rely on those dates.

For deadlines, Harvard typically posts them in the application requirements or how to apply sections. You should look for items like the Restrictive Early Action deadline, the Regular Decision deadline, financial aid deadlines, and when applicants can expect decisions.

A good habit is to verify the date in two places on Harvard’s own site before you act on it. For example, check both the first-year apply page and the specific application plan page. If you want extra confirmation, Harvard College Admissions contact information is also on the site, so you can email or call the admissions office directly.