Offices

The Office of Academic Programs is dedicated to promoting student academic success by supporting the faculty and students based in master’s and PhD programs at Harvard Griffin GSAS.

The Office of Administration manages human resource functions for Harvard Griffin GSAS staff.

The Office of Admissions oversees the application process for prospective students interested in master’s and PhD programs.

The Office of Alumni Relations encourages connections between alumni and the University, partnering with alumni leaders, students, and administrators to develop opportunities for engagement. 

The Office of Communications advances the mission of the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences by providing news, information, and creative content.

The Dean's Office advocates for Harvard Griffin GSAS students, working with faculty and administrators throughout the University. 

Our mission is to create an inclusive environment in Harvard Griffin GSAS where students of all identities and backgrounds can achieve their goals and reach their highest potential.  

The Fellowships & Writing Center helps students heighten the impact of their research.

The Office of Finance is responsible for the operating budget, the graduate aid budget, financial operations, compliance, reporting, and planning and modeling. 

Our financial aid program features guaranteed funding for the first five years to all PhD students, and a variety of funding options and fellowships to other students.

Harvard Integrated Life Sciences (HILS) assists prospective students in learning about and applying to one of Harvard Griffin GSAS’s 13 life sciences PhD programs.

The Office of Residential Life serves as the primary housing resource for Harvard Griffin GSAS students.

The Office of Student Affairs oversees student academic status and progress toward their degree, as well as adherence to policies.  

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

The Office of Student Services is the GPS for Harvard Griffin GSAS, assisting students who are having academic or personal difficulties in navigating and connecting with Harvard Griffin GSAS, Harvard, and local resources.

The Title IX Resource Coordinators help address issues of sexual and gender-based harassment and play an integral role in carrying out the University’s commitment to providing a positive learning, teaching, and working environment for the entire community. 

The Visiting Students Program Office welcomes special students, visiting fellows, and research scholars who enroll at Harvard Griffin GSAS to study at Harvard for a term or a year.