If you are interested in applying to the MCO Program at the Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the online application portal will be available for Fall 2026 admission in the early fall of 2025. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to compile application materials well in advance of the deadline. This includes registering for and taking TOEFL if relevant, as well as contacting individuals from whom you will be requesting a letter of recommendation. Prospective applicants should complete and submit their online application well in advance of the posted deadline. The deadline for Fall 2026 admissions is December 1, 2025. No exceptions to this deadline can be made under any circumstances. Please click here for more information and to begin your application to the MCO Graduate Program.
The Admissions Committee reviews applications during December and January, and selected applicants are invited to interview with faculty. Those selected for an interview will be notified as soon as possible after the admissions committee makes its determinations.
Interviews for Fall 2026 admission will take place in-person late January, 2026.
The application review process typically takes ~3 months, and so thank applicants in advance for their patience during this time.