Online Student Orientations

Orientation for online students in the MPH Generalist and Online SM programs will be held virtually during the week of August 24, 2026. Although sessions will be recorded, students are encouraged to attend orientation sessions live if they are able. In addition to online orientation sessions, incoming online students may also choose to attend any on-campus orientation sessions that interest them.

More information about online orientation sessions will be communicated to students by email over the summer.  For any questions regarding online orientation, students should contact their degree program at mphgen@hsph.harvard.edu or onlinesm@hsph.harvard.edu. 

Below is the schedule from Fall 2025. Please come back in July 2026 to see the Fall 2026 schedule.

Tuesday, August 26: 10:00am-11:30am ET – Introduction to your Degree Program  

Wednesday, August 27: 11:00am-12:00pm ET – Online Learning at Harvard Chan 

Hear from Media and Educational Technology Services (METS) and our Instructional Design Team about online learning at Harvard Chan. Get introduced to the Canvas learning management platform and learn what to expect from your online courses and what your course instructors will expect from you! 

Thursday, August 28: 10:30am-11:30am ET – Get to Know your Cohort

Get to know your fellow cohort members by joining us for icebreakers and informal breakout conversations!

Friday, August 29: 11:30am-12:30pm ET – Harvard Chan Student Resources

This session will include presentations by the Office for Student Affairs, the Office of Career and Professional Development, and the Office for Community and Belonging.