Academic Planning for Students

Academic planning is an iterative process that helps you intentionally map out your course pathways. It involves setting personal and professional goals, making plans to reach those goals, and getting what you want out of your Harvard experience. This requires ongoing consultation with your advisors and mentors along the way. 

Your course pathways include college curriculum requirements such as: 

  • General Education requirements 
  • Divisional Distribution courses 
  • Concentration requirements 

Academic Planning Resources

Academic planning also involves introspection, goal-setting, and careful selection of courses, activities, and co-curricular opportunities like research, public service, internships, and study abroad. To learn more about the college requirements, academic planning, and course registration, visit the resources below.