Prospective Students
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Visiting the department
The Department of the Classics normally welcomes visits from prospective undergraduate students and their families. We are located on the second floor of Boylston Hall, on the Mass. Ave. side of Harvard Yard (Google map).
You may want to set up an appointment with a member of the undergraduate advising team beforehand, especially if you are planning to come in the summer when many people are away.
Visiting classes
If you would like to sit in on classes while you are here:
- Check the academic calendar to be sure that classes are in session when you plan to visit.
- View our summary of course listings to find out which classes interest you and meet during the days and times when you will be visiting.
Prospective undergraduates are welcome to sit in on any class, with the exception of graduate seminars.
Classes listed under "Ancient History, Archaeology, & Literature in translation" do not assume knowledge Latin or Greek.
Students who wish to visit a Latin or Greek course would likely benefit most from attending an advanced course (i.e., 100-level). The 100-level courses will give a better sense of the field of Classics.
Before you visit, you should email the instructor for permission to sit in on the class (see under Faculty for e-mail addresses). This ensures that an examination is not scheduled for the day of your visit.
More Information
The Department of the Classics offers placement exams in Latin, ancient Greek, and modern Greek.
### College Language Requirement
Learn about the language requirement. Students can fulfill this requirement by studying ancient Greek, Modern Greek, and Latin or through a placement exam in these languages.