Free Shirts for Hosts

The Undergraduate Admissions Office distributed t-shirts to undergraduates hosting admitted students to thank them for their contributions to Visitas Weekend.

Freshmen Hosts

The common room of a freshmen suite was used to host two visiting students from the class of 2016. The room residents; Lianna Llewellyn '15 and Camara Shaperson '15 were prepared to receive their two visitors with inflatable mattresses and a camping bed.

Visitas Back Packs

After attending different events in the Science Center, visiting students exchange phone numbers. All visiting students received a Harvard back pack filled with informative materials to guide them through the weekend.

The Upperclassmen Guide to Visitas

Enjoy awkward silences and endless introductions? We've compiled a list of the highlights of this year's Visitas weekend.

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Prospective Freshmen Due To Visit Campus

Approximately 1,310 eager prefrosh will surge through Harvard’s gates this weekend for Visitas, Harvard College’s visiting program for admitted students.

Inside Look: Foma and Moma

Zoey A. Bergstrom '15 and Alex B. Miller '15 wait to enter onto the stage. They play the teleporting twin monks-in-training, Foma and Moma. The two meet many characters as they work to restore order and peace to the world.

Inside Look: Teddy Bear Therapy

Alexander G. Smith '15 is the role of King Zinder. He suffers from martial problems and the teddy bear acts as method of therapy. His wife, Queen Schlopa, is played by Angela S. Berkowitz '15.

Inside Look: Marty Jane

Rachel J. Stephens '15 plays Marty Jane, a tour guide who loves pot. She joins the pizza boy, John, and the teleporting twin monks-in-training, Foma and Moma, to save the world.

Inside Look: Sacrifice of the Freshman Musical

James E. Yoder Jr. '15 performs the role of the Llama Lord. He prepares to sacrifice the character Princess Shanara. She is played by Selina Y. Wang '15.

Inside Look: Freshman Musical Costumes

Rachel A. Gibian '15, costumer, makes final adjustments on the King Zinder costume of Alexander G. Smith '15. The assistant costumer is Angela J. Oh '15.

Inside Look: Freshman Musical Band

All the music is performed by members of the class of 2015. The music director is Samuel R. Moore '15, composer is Gus G. Ruchman '15, and the lyrics are by Alice Abracen '15.

Inside Look: Dress Reheasal

The Freshman Musical: "Pizza Ex Machina: A Slice of Destiny" was created exclusively by members of the class of 2015. The script was written by Tomi J. Adeyemi '15, directed by Joey J. Kim '15, and produced by Alexandra M. Kiley '15. This is an inside look backstage during the dress rehearsal on Wednesday evening.

Inside look: Set of the Freshman Musical

An exclusive look into the backstage area of the Freshman Musical. The sets were designed by Christina M. Rodriguez '15 and the props by Emily L. Chen ' 15.

Don't Be That Prefrosh

You've seen them before. Heck, once upon a time you even were one. Yes, the prefrosh will arrive this weekend. And, as expected, many of them will be anxious to see the world that is Harvard, scared that they might not fit in, yet hopeful that they'll be lucky enough to find some new friends. Before you hosts out there lose your new admits to the multitude of events and celebrations going on this weekend, you might consider laying some ground rules—you know, so your prefrosh doesn't slowly morph into that prefrosh. High school seniors, take note: here's how to avoid being the talk of the town before you even enroll.