Admitted Students' Day
On this page:
- Admitted Students’ Day Schedule
- Other Events and Activities of Interest
- Harvard Griffin GSAS and other Harvard Resources
- Videos
Schedule
Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. (EDT), Harvard Faculty Club, Reading Room
Welcome breakfast, community discussion, and a panel of current graduate students hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB)
Come meet the Harvard Griffin GSAS EDIB team and learn about the ongoing efforts to support our community. The session will feature a graduate student panel that will share and answer questions about their experiences at Harvard.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 12:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
During Admitted Students' Day events, you will have the opportunity to learn about your program, student life, and housing options. You can visit the residence halls, meet student leaders, tour the Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS, and attend a reception with faculty and the Harvard Griffin GSAS deans. In the evening there are multiple opportunities for you to meet fellow student scholars over dinner and at several wind-down receptions. Go to one, go to them all, find your community!
Registration, 12:30 p.m., Harvard Faculty Club
Resource Fair, 12:30 p.m., Harvard Faculty Club
Learn about the many University resources available to Harvard Griffin GSAS students, including an opportunity to ask questions about financial aid and housing.
Residence Hall Tour, 2:00 p.m., Meet at Harvard Faculty Club
Tour the Harvard Griffin GSAS Residence Halls.
The Student Experience: PhD Panel, 3:15 p.m., Harvard Faculty Club
Join us for an informal discussion of student life and information tailored specifically for PhD students from current Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD students!
The Student Experience: Master's Panel, 3:15 p.m., Harvard Faculty Club
Join us for an informal discussion of student life and information tailored specifically for master’s students from current Harvard Griffin GSAS master’s students! Moderated by Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid Bob Coughlin.
Deans' Reception, 4:30 p.m., Loeb House at Harvard Faculty Club
Hosted by the Harvard Griffin GSAS deans and program faculty.
Dine with Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Leaders: Dinner At Lehman Hall, 5:30 p.m., The Commons at Lehman Hall
Complimentary dinner and the opportunity to dine with student leaders in the Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS at Lehman Hall to learn about student groups, finding community, and current students’ experiences at Harvard. Join a tour of Lehman Hall at 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Appetizer and Dessert Wind Down Reception with Harvard Griffin GSAS EDIB Student Affinity Groups, 6:45 p.m., CGIS Knafel (North) Building
Join current students to learn more about Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Affinity Groups.
Other Events and Activities of Interest
Self-Guided Campus Tours
Visit the Harvard University Visitor Center for information on available tours, including both in-person and virtual options.
Self-Guided Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS Tour
Pick up a map and guide at registration!
Harvard Griffin GSAS and Harvard Resources
As a Harvard Griffin GSAS student, you will be able to access a wealth of resources offered within the School and across Harvard University. These offices and individuals can help you when you have questions or concerns, or when you are seeking assistance with your academic progress and personal life. Visit the resources page to review the support available, including diversity resources, resources for international students and students with families, and more!
Harvard Griffin GSAS actively cultivates a diverse and inclusive environment. For more information on our efforts or to connect with the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, please contact gsas_edib@fas.harvard.edu.
Whether you have already accepted your offer or are still deciding, visit Admitted Students for information and resources.
Videos
These videos are designed to introduce you to several topics of interest for admitted students as you consider your options and make plans for graduate school. If you will be joining us for Admitted Students’ Day, be sure to watch these videos ahead of the event. Many of the offices will all be present at the Resource Fair if you have any follow-up questions.
GSAS: It Starts with a Question
Learn about Harvard Griffin GSAS and the amazing students whose research will change the world.
Tap into the Alumni Network
Get a glimpse of what life is like both at and after Harvard and learn how the Harvard network can support you while you are on campus and for a lifetime afterward.
Resources for International Students
Learn about the various resources for international students at Harvard Griffin GSAS.
Harvard Griffin GSAS Residence Halls
Learn about the Harvard Griffin GSAS Residence Hall community.
Harvard University Housing: Making Harvard Home
In this video, Harvard University Housing (HUH) covers all of the need-to-know basics about applying and securing housing. Visit the Harvard University Housing website for more information.
