Nevertheless, a few prospective students and parents said they were sad to see Radcliffe go.
"I kind of would like 'Radcliffe' on my diploma. I don't really understand why it won't be there," said prospective student Tania R. James.
Vikas M. Varkud said his daughter had been looking forward to attending both Harvard and Radcliffe. He said she took special pains to explain the difference between the two institutions to her grandfather.
"She did have an identity with Radcliffe," Varkud said.
In particular, parents said they hoped the merger would not quash special programs for women.
"Sometimes girls are not as confident and are a little more shy," said parent Reena Racki.
Rosalind M. Vaz, whose daughter visited campus this weekend, said she would write a letter of protest if programs disappeared.
"My personal feeling is that I hope this won't stifle the process of women mentoring women," Vaz said.
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