Summer housing is available to eligible Harvard College undergraduates. External groups can apply.
On-Campus Options for Harvard College Students
The 2025 spring move-out date is Sunday, May 18, at 12 PM.
If you’re a Harvard College student and need to remain on campus after this date, check your eligibility for on-campus housing after move-out. The College only allows eligible groups to stay on campus.
If it applies, review your eligibility group’s application deadline and cost information.
Graduating Seniors & Commencement Participants
Extended-stay housing is available to graduating Seniors who reside on campus and are participating in Senior Week and Commencement, as well as to approved individuals assisting with Commencement activities. For any inquiries, please reach out to your House Administrator.
Application: There is no requirement to apply.
Move-out: You may remain in your assigned housing until Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
Housing and Food: There is no added cost for your housing and food during this period.
Cross-Registered Students
You must apply for extended-stay housing if you are cross-registered in an MIT, NEC, or Berklee course and have a mandatory in-person academic commitment after May 18.
Application: Apply through the Residential Portal.
Application Opens: Sunday, March 10, 2025
Application Closes: Monday, April 7, 2025
Application Notification: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Move-out: If approved, you may remain on campus until one day after your required class or exam.
Housing and Food: If you apply by the deadline, there is no added cost for housing and food past the spring move-out on May 18.
Pre-Approved Student Workers, Athletes, or Organizations
You may be eligible for extended-stay housing as part of your affiliation with a pre-approved Department, House, student organization, or Athletics.
Application: There is no requirement to apply through the Residential Portal.
Move-out: Your Department or Group Leader will notify you if you are eligible for housing and food past spring move-out on May 18.
Housing and Food: Your Department / Group will notify you if there is any cost to you for housing and food.
Independent Research, Internships, or Job Opportunities
If you are offered an on-campus research opportunity with Harvard Faculty* this summer and do not have housing through another program, you may be eligible for summer housing. Students with local internships or summer jobs are welcome to apply.
Graduating seniors are not eligible for this category.
Non-Harvard Students: Independent Research housing is available only to current Harvard College students. We have now closed the request application. Non-Harvard students who email our office before Tuesday, April 15, will be reviewed based on space availability. (Updated 4/17/2025)
Application: Apply through the Residential Portal.
Application Opens: Monday, March 3, 2025
Application Closes: On a rolling basis. (Due to the number of applicants, students who apply after Monday, April 7, 2025 will be placed on a waitlist.)
Application Notification: On a rolling basis
Housing Period: Monday, June 9 – Monday, August 11, 2025
Housing Cost: $47 per night
Food: Meals are included in this type of housing.
*Prepare to list your research advisor/faculty’s contact information on the application.
Independent Applicants
The College has a limited number of independent housing spaces reserved for students who meet the following criteria.
Students graduating in May 2025 are not eligible to apply as Independent Applicants.
- Housing Insecurity: Select this criterion if you cannot return home for health or safety reasons. Due to the limited spaces, we will prioritize applicants with unsafe housing situations.
Application: Apply through the Residential Portal.
Application Opens: Sunday, March 10, 2025
Application Closes: Monday, April 7, 2025
Application Notification: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Housing Period Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Food: Meals are included in this type of housing.
Summer Housing Rental Application
Any Harvard College student who wishes to remain on campus during the summer break may apply for a summer rental.
- The contract period for summer rentals begins on Friday, June 13, and ends on Friday, August 8, 2025. If you are offered an apartment, details about move-in and move-out will be provided.
- The contract dates are not flexible, as facilities need time to prepare rooms for the upcoming academic term. Plan to be fully moved out by the move-out date to ensure your belongings are not accidentally discarded.
- You are responsible for planning your housing after August 8. You should not anticipate receiving campus housing after your contract ends. Make alternate arrangements if you need housing between summer move-out and fall move-in.
- You may wish to arrange with a third party to store your belongings. The College is unable to provide storage on campus.
Application: Apply through the Residential Portal.
Application Opens: Monday, February 3, 2025
Application Closes: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Application Notification: Friday, April 4, 2025
Housing Period: Friday, June 13 – Friday, August 8, 2025
Food: Meals are not included in this housing type.
Off-Campus Summer Housing Options
Avoid Scams & Fraud. If you are looking for off-campus housing, review some of the most common red flags listed on the Harvard Off-Campus website.
Harvard College houses eligible groups during the summer recess. If you are a Harvard College student applying for summer housing at the College, have a backup plan. Summer housing at the College is limited.
Summer Housing 2025 for Large Groups
The form for large groups (from within and outside of Harvard) interested in requesting summer housing is now closed.
We are no longer accepting applications for large groups.
Upcoming Deadlines
FAQ
Will my housing accommodation be applied to my summer housing space if my application is approved?
Housing accommodations already approved by the Disability Access Office (DAO) apply to all College Housing assignments, including summer housing.