Harvard University Won’t Allow International Students on Campus Due to COVID 19

Harvard University announced on Tuesday that it would not allow international first-year students on campus this fall.

The announcement comes because, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard chose to continue the fall semester entirely online. Federal rules prevent international students from enrolling in online-only programs.

The policy doesn’t apply to admit to foreign scholars who require F-1 sponsorship newly. It only allows current international students to remain in the United States while completing their courses online.

Harvard said earlier this month it would work to bring all first-year students to campus this fall to help support the transition to college life even as it announced that in the upcoming academic year, all undergraduate and graduate courses would be taught online.

As schools shifted unexpectedly online this past spring, an exception allowed international students to stay in the US even though their programs became all virtual.

Two options are now being offered to international First Year students: take classes remotely or defer enrollment. The university is extending its deadline for a delay until July 31 and said it would ensure all first-year international student housing “when we can safely welcome you back to campus.”

As the university will continue its classes online, here, is a list of the free online courses offered by Harvard University:

CS50’s Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

Grab the opportunity to be a part of the Harvard University by joining its free online course entitled as “CS50’s Web Programming with Python and JavaScript”. This course picks up where CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL. To join this course, applicants must have CS50 or prior programming experience in any language.

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Computer Science
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: Self-paced
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Modern Masterpieces of World Literature

Do you know the recent history of world literature and how literary works are transformed by cultural transmission? Harvard University is offering amazing Modern Masterpieces of World Literature course. This course will help you to learn about globalized modernity, relating experiences of exploration, migration, international conflict, and cultural exchange.

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Humanities
Duration: 8 weeks
Start Date: Self-paced
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Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

Examine how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems by enrolling in this course entitled as “Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies” created by Harvard University. This course will teach you a basic understanding of a conceptual framework for evaluating such opportunities. You can join this course at your own pace.

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Business
Duration: 6 weeks
Start Date: Self-paced
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Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks

If you want to discover how neurons work together to create complex networks inside the brain, then Harvard is providing a chance to join the “Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks” course. This course gives an overview of synapses and also how neurons communicate with each other. The course is for anyone interested in science and becoming more informed of neuroscience.

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Science
Duration: 6 weeks
Start Date: Self-paced
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Leaders of Learning

In the great transformation of the education sector, gain the tools to imagine and build the future of learning through the course named as “Leaders of Learning “. In this free online course, you will identify and develop your personal theory of learning, and explore how it fits into the shifting landscape of learning. 

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Education & Teaching
Duration: 6 weeks
Start Date: Self-paced
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HMX Biochemistry

Become a part of the Harvard University by joining its HMX Biochemistry free online course entitled as “HMX Biochemistry”.  In this course, you will study foundational concepts in biochemistry and gain a new appreciation for how this field applies to human health and disease. Time is admittedly valuable therefore enroll as early as possible.

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Health & Medicine
Duration: 10 weeks
Start Date: Self-paced
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Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract

Harvard University is providing you a great chance for you to join its “Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract”. As contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise, and credit. The course is designed to introduce the range of issues that arise when entering and enforcing contracts. Don’t miss the chance, enroll as soon as possible.

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Social Sciences
Duration: 8 weeks
Start Date: Self-paced
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CS50’s Introduction to Game Development

In a quest to understand how video games themselves are implemented, you’ll explore the design of such childhood games as: Super Mario Bros., Pong, Flappy Bird, Breakout, Match 3, Legend of Zelda, Angry Birds, Pokémon, 3D Helicopter Game, Dreadhalls, and Portal.

Provider: Harvard University
Subject: Programming
Start Date: Open
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