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What's it like at Harvard University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Harvard. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Average
200-210 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Harvard University:

Sunshine
Average
Half & Half
200-210 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

Harvard University is in an urban setting with very high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Logan International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Acadia tl Pk (163 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (7 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Harvard University.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Massachusetts elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Massachusetts' gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are banned.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Harvard University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Harvard University is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Harvard University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Phillips Brooks House Association
  2. 2. Asian-American Association
  3. 3. International Relations Council
  4. 4. Harvard Crimson (newspaper)
  5. 5. Harvard/Radcliffe Chorus
  1. 1. Commencement
  2. 2. Welcome Back Event
  3. 3. Yardfest

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