On this page:
- Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies and the Student Handbook
- The Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS
- Housing and Dining
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– Robert Coughlin
Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies and the Student Handbook
Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies and the Student Handbook 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 the classroom, lab, or library.
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.
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
Residence Halls
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, 2026.
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.
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.
Please note that Harvard Griffin GSAS residence halls and Harvard University Housing apartments are managed by separate offices with distinct application and assignment processes. Students may apply to both; questions should be directed to the appropriate office.
Other Dining Options
The Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS offers dining options at The Commons at Lehman Hall and The Café Gato Rojo.