Harvard University said it will begin phasing out legacy admissions preferences, ending a practice long criticized as unfair to first-generation and underrepresented applicants. The change will take effect with the class entering in 2031, according to the university.
The decision comes as elite colleges face growing pressure to make admissions more transparent and equitable. Harvard said the move reflects its effort to align policy with recent legal developments, including the Supreme Court’s restrictions on race-conscious admissions.
Legacy preferences have drawn criticism for giving an advantage to applicants with family ties to alumni, often benefiting wealthier and historically privileged students. Supporters of ending the practice argue that admissions should reward achievement and need rather than inheritance.
Harvard’s announcement adds to a broader shift in higher education as institutions reassess admissions criteria under legal and public scrutiny. The policy change is likely to renew debate over fairness, access, and how selective universities define merit.
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