Harvard HIO

The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, April 24 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there! More information and Zoom link: hio.harvard.edu/registration-o…

Join Harvard's 2026 Earth Day Celebration Wednesday, April 22 from 12-2pm for a Freecycle, secure electronics recycling, bike safety checks, tabling from Harvard groups, and more! Find details here: sustainable.harvard.edu/event/earth-da…

Join Harvard Griffin GSAS on Sunday, March 29 from 11am-1pm at Lehman Hall for a Family Music Jam - a lively morning of music-making and more! This fun event is free and open to all families in the Harvard community. More details here: engage.gsas.harvard.edu/event/12201504

The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, Mar. 20 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information and Zoom link: hio.harvard.edu/registration-o…

Join Harvard Griffin GSAS on Sunday, Feb. 22, 10am-12pm at Lehman Hall for Family Movie Night - a free screening of Frozen 2 with refreshments and more! This fun event is open to all families in the Harvard community. More details here: engage.gsas.harvard.edu/event/12174647

The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, Feb. 20 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information and Zoom link: hio.harvard.edu/registration-o…

Looking for a tranquil escape on campus? Find your peace this winter in one of the many quiet indoor spaces across campus, from the Harvard Art Museums to the Divinity Chapel: hds.harvard.edu/community-life…

If you are a J-1 student completing your degree in May 2026, you may be interested in applying for J-1 Post-Completion Academic Training. You can find more info. here: hio.harvard.edu/academic-train…

Are you an F-1 student completing your degree in May 2026? Now is the time for you to start preparing for the F-1 Post-Completion OPT application process! The HIO will start accepting OPT applications as of Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. More details here: hio.harvard.edu/news/f-1-opt-a…

Take a break from the wintry weather with the Harvard Art Museums @harvartmuseums this Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5-9 pm! Join for an evening of art, fun, food, prizes, and more. This event is free but advance registration is encouraged: harvardartmuseums.org/calendar/harva…

The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, Jan. 16 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information and Zoom link: hio.harvard.edu/registration-o…

Check out this article about new research regarding the communication between plants and animals featuring a Harvard international PhD alum and current junior fellow in the Harvard Society of Fellows: news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

Reminder: The HIO will be closed during Harvard University's Winter Recess. Please refer to our website for our adjusted hours during the holiday break as well as travel-related reminders: hio.harvard.edu/news/winter-tr… Best wishes for the holidays from the HIO!

More holiday fun - visit Boston's Winter Fest in The Yard Charlestown open weekends in December: winterfestboston.com

There's lots of winter fun to enjoy if you're staying in the local area over the holiday break! Check out the Snowport in Boston's Seaport through Dec. 28: bostonseaport.xyz/snowport

Last-minute holiday shopping to do? Visit the Harvard Square Holiday Fair at the corner of JFK and Winthrop Streets this weekend, Dec. 12-14, and Dec. 19-21. More details and hours of operation found here: harvardsquareholidayfair.com

Are you an international student or scholar planning to travel during the upcoming winter break? Check the HIO website to make sure you have the required documents for travel: hio.harvard.edu/travel. We wish you safe and smooth travels!

The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, Dec. 5 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information and Zoom link: hio.harvard.edu/registration-o…

Enjoy this festive holiday season with the Harvard Art Museums @harvartmuseums this Thursday, Dec. 4 from 5-9 pm! Join for an evening of art, fun, food, prizes, and more. This event is free but advance registration is encouraged: harvardartmuseums.org/calendar/harva…

Special congratulations to the Harvard international students selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2026! Learn more about them here: news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…