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In extending an offer of admission, we have identified you as someone who would be an excellent fit for Harvard, and it is our sincere hope that you will identify Harvard as the institution that will be the best fit for you. 
– Robert Coughlin, Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid 

Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies  

Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies detail the regulations, rules, and procedures that apply to students enrolled in the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, including departmental-specific requirements. 

The Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS 

Find Your Center! The Student Center offers social, intellectual, and recreational activities designed to help Harvard Griffin GSAS students make connections outside of the classroom, lab, or library.  

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Students sitting outside of Lehman Hall

Explore Lehman Hall 

Conveniently located in Harvard Yard, Lehman Hall is where you can find a quiet space to study, host a study group, or attend a fun student event.  

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Students in Lehman Hall

Student Center Fellows 

Student Center Fellows are Harvard students who create programs for graduate students.  

Student Groups  

Student groups and departmental groups greatly enhance the graduate student experience by providing an opportunity to connect with a community of students who share common interests and goals.  

Engage  

Explore student life activities through the Engage platform. Students can join groups, RSVP for events, and explore social and learning opportunities.  

Housing and Dining  

Harvard Griffin GSAS Office of Residential Life 

Harvard Griffin GSAS’s four residence halls located near Harvard Yard provide convenient and affordable housing and a meal plan. All first-year students are guaranteed a room if they apply by May 1, 2025.  

If you are living outside the residence halls during the academic year, you can enroll in our meal plan and get access to summer housing if you need it.  

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Perkins Hall

Harvard University Housing 

Harvard University Housing offers housing and real estate services to the University’s graduate students, faculty, and employees. The Harvard University Housing FAQ page offers a great place to start learning more.

Other Dining Options

The Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS offers dining options at The Commons at Lehman Hall and The Café Gato Rojo.

Events Calendar