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CIA - World Factbook

Information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. 

The Harvard Commencement Office

A wealth of logistical information and helpful tips, including the schedule of events, maps, and ticket information for the largest university-wide Harvard event of the year.

Harvard Worldwide

Harvard Worldwide offers a glimpse at Harvard University’s strong connections to students, faculty, and other colleges and universities around the world, and to its enormous number of worldwide academic activities.  Designed and maintained by the ...

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Harvard Information Center

The “front door” to Harvard University, where visitors can find historical and general information about the campus.

World Boston

As globalization increasingly shapes every aspect of life on our planet, so does our Greater Boston region increasingly experience, and even help shape, these global trends.

 

Harvard International Office

Services for international students and scholars and their family members in Harvard College, the graduate and professional schools, and affiliated hospitals.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your office?

 

The University Marshal's Office is located in Wadsworth House on the edge of Harvard Yard.  Please view the About Us page for contact information and a brief history of the second-oldest building on the College campus.

 

What is the role of the University Marshal?

 

The title of Marshal has its roots in European higher education and was typically given to the individual responsible for organizing Commencement. In this context, the Marshal is defined as the person who directs the ceremonial aspects of a gathering. At Harvard, the tradition of University Marshal goes back to 1896 when Morris Hicky Morgan was appointed as Marshal of the Commencement Exercises. Today the University Marshal reports to the President and serves as chief protocol officer for the University. Among her other duties, the University Marshal often stands in for the President to receive visitors.

 

How do I arrange for a tour of Harvard?

 

Tour groups, families on college tours, and vacationing visitors to the greater Boston area should contact the Harvard Information Center or the Harvard College Admissions Office for more information about group tours.

If you or an official, non-profit delegation you represent is interested in making arrangements for a substantive visit to Harvard University, your first contact should be the Marshal’s Office. Please visit the Services page of our website for more detailed information about the International Visitors Program.