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Who can request this clearance?

Harvard College seniors and Harvard GSAS doctoral/master's candidates graduating in November, March, or May.

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Requirements

Degree Application in My.Harvard Completed senior degree application with accurate name spelling for diploma printing.
House Room & Common Space Clearance Room inspection and key return signed off by House Administrator.
Harvard Library Account Settlement Zero overdue books and settled interlibrary loan balances.
Student Financial Services Exit Interview Federal student loan exit counseling for recipients of financial aid.
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How to apply

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Submit Degree Application

    Confirm your graduation intentions on My.Harvard before the prescribed deadline.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Complete Departmental Senior Survey

    Fill out concentration senior thesis submissions and exit survey.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Clear Student Account Balances

    Ensure tuition, term-bill fees, and library charges are fully settled.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Complete House Checkout

    Turn in house keys, mail forwarding slip, and room clearance form before Commencement.

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Clearance fees

Item Amount Notes Verification
Senior Clearance Audit $0 Standard academic process Verified
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Processing & delivery

05 · Turnaround 1 - 2 weeks prior to Commencement Based on published guidelines · Source 1
06 · Delivery options
Electronic / Secure PDF Supported
Physical Courier (DHL/FedEx) Supported
In-person collection Registry inquiry
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International transcript requests

If your transcript is going outside United States, check the recipient's requirements first. Many international universities and evaluation services only accept transcripts sent directly by the institution.

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WES and credential evaluation

Credential evaluators such as World Education Services (WES) usually require transcripts to come directly from the institution in a sealed envelope or through a verified electronic channel. Always include your WES reference number.

TranscriptHow is not affiliated with WES or any evaluation service. Always confirm requirements on the evaluator's official website.

Official sources

1 sources · checked 22 Sep 2026
Official institution source Harvard University Office of the University Registrar registrar.fas.harvard.edu · Checked 22 Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

While you may participate in Commencement exercises, your diploma and official transcript will be held until student account balances are settled in full.