The two integrated their admission offices in the early 1970s. Although women still enroll through Radcliffe, they take classes alongside men and enjoy full status as Harvard University students, including the Harvard name on their diploma. Radcliffe College was named for an Englishwoman, Ann Radcliffe, who established the first scholarship to Harvard College in 1643. The academic calendar is divided into semesters. The college grants bachelor's degrees in such disciplines as liberal arts and sciences, area and ethnic studies, astronomy, computer science, engineering, fine arts, government, visual and environmental studies, and music.
Students can also pursue interdisciplinary and self-designed concentrations.
Opportunities for studying off-campus exist at the nearby Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the sophomore year, many departments assign students a tutor in their area of interest, and tutorial groups meet weekly. Early meetings give an overview of the chosen discipline, while later they explore single topics. A large number of undergraduates go on to pursue advanced studies, with many entering medical or law school. Almost all undergraduates reside on campus.