The Office of Student Services is the first stop for most students seeking help. The Office can assist you improving your work-life balance, navigating relationships with advisors and colleagues, or coping with changes in your family or personal life. The Office of Student Affairs is the best office to contact if your concerns deal with academic progress or GSAS Policies.
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The Academic Resource Center (ARC) helps students to reach their full academic potential and access the transformative power of education in an inclusive and equitable environment.More
Harvard Global Support Services provides tools and guidance for students, faculty, and staff that enable them to safely pursue overseas study, work, and research.More
The Harvard International Office (HIO) serves the University's international students and scholars and provides information relevant to their spouses, partners, and children.More
The Writing Oasis is organized by the Fellowships & Writing Center to provide a space for accountability, productivity, and peer support in the writing process.More
The Harvard Innovation Labs enables students to access a network of advisors and resources and discover exciting opportunities in pursuit of innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures.More
The Office of Career Services (OCS) assists GSAS students and alumni in preparing for their professional futures through individual advising, workshops, guest speakers, and extensive online resources.More
Scholarly Pursuits: A Guide to Professional Development during the Graduate Years provides advice on achieving academic success for students and faculty.More
GSAS Policies, previously known as the GSAS Student Handbook describe, the policies and procedures that apply to students enrolled in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.More
The Division of Medical Sciences has developed a guide for its PhD students that contains useful information for any graduate program. The guide includes tips on creating Zoom meetings, preparing slides, sharing screens and more.More
Scholarly Pursuits: A Guide to Professional Development during the Graduate Years provides advice on achieving academic success for students and faculty.More
HPRSA is a Harvard-wide group that aims to create an environment of social and professional interactions for students who identify as Puerto Ricans and celebrate Puerto Rican culture.More
Harvard University Disability Services provides leadership to University efforts to ensure an accessible, welcoming working and learning environment for individuals with disabilities while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.More
The Harvard University Native American Program aims to advance the well-being of indigenous peoples through self-determination, academic achievement, and community service.More
The mission of the Office of Diversity and Minority Affairs is--through social, professional development and academic activities, and advising--to recruit and mentor a community of scholars that reflects the ethnic and cultural diversity of our society.More
As the two resource coordinators working within GSAS, Danielle Farrell and Seth Avakian address issues of sexual and gender-based harassment and work together to carry out the University’s commitment to provide a positive learning, teaching, and working environment for the entire community.More
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) helps students to reach their full academic potential and access the transformative power of education in an inclusive and equitable environment.More
GSAS Policies, previously known as the GSAS Student Handbook describe, the policies and procedures that apply to students enrolled in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.More
The Harvard International Office (HIO) serves the University's international students and scholars and provides information relevant to their spouses, partners, and children.More
The Harvard Student Spouses and Partners Association (HSSPA) is a volunteer-run organization open to spouses and partners of Harvard community members to find intellectual stimulation and a sense of belonging within the university.More
GSAS students may enroll eligible dependents (married spouse and dependent children) when covered by both the Student Health Fee and the Student Health Insurance Plan.More
This page offers parents insight to children's perception of the impact of COVID-19, as well as recommendations for communicating messages to and supporting their children.More
The Student Employment Office (SEO) works with faculty, the community, and all University departments to connect students with term-time and summer employment opportunities.More
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) helps students to reach their full academic potential and access the transformative power of education in an inclusive and equitable environment.More
The Harvard International Office (HIO) serves the University's international students and scholars and provides information relevant to their spouses, partners, and children.More
The Bok Center provides support to individuals to develop their oral English proficiency and to international students to improve their communication, speaking, or teaching skills.More
The Professional Communication Program for New International Scholars introduces incoming international graduate students to life at Harvard and helps them activate their English language skills in preparation for beginning their graduate programs.More
Harvard Global Support Services provides tools and guidance for students, faculty, and staff that enable them to safely pursue overseas study, work, and research.More
Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) is a full-service police department that includes police officers, detectives, civilian communication dispatchers, and administrative personnel to maintain a safe a secure campus in partnership with the community.More
The Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) investigates sexual and gender-based misconduct complaints against Harvard students, staff, and faculty members, as well as third parties in association with Harvard programs or activities.More
The Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (OSAPR) seeks to eliminate harm, violence, and oppression in the Harvard community through the promotion of gender equity and social justice.More
As the two resource coordinators working within GSAS, Danielle Farrell and Seth Avakian address issues of sexual and gender-based harassment and work together to carry out the University’s commitment to provide a positive learning, teaching, and working environment for the entire community.More
No member of the FAS community, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity shall be denied the benefits of or subjected to discrimination in any University program or activity.More
The Center for Wellness and Health Promotion (CWHP) works to cultivate a happy, healthy, and engaged Harvard community through education and the promotion of holistic health.More
The Harvard Chaplains represent many of the world’s religious and spiritual traditions and share a collective commitment to serving the spiritual and ethical needs of the students, faculty, and staff of Harvard University.More
This page identifies common reactions to the Coronavirus outbreak and offers tips on how to manage fears and anxiety, as well as coping strategies during this evolving situation.More
This page offers tips for identifying and managing stress, staying connected with others during social distancing and self-isolation, and practicing good sleep hygiene.More
The Office of Alcohol & Other Drug Services (AODS) works to assist students in reducing the negative consequences associated with alcohol and substance misuse/abuse.More
The Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (OSAPR) seeks to eliminate harm, violence, and oppression in the Harvard community through the promotion of gender equity and social justice.More
The Office of Work/Life administers a variety of programs that provide resources for child care, after-school programs, public or private schools, or elder care.More
This page defines common language used to refer to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, identifies common reactions to the outbreak, and offers tips for social distancing, quarantining, and isolation.More
The Central Application for Teaching Sections (CATS) is a tool academic departments use to make teaching fellow (TF) opportunities visible to graduate students.More
GSAS Policies, previously known as the GSAS Student Handbook describe, the policies and procedures that apply to students enrolled in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.More
The Bok Center provides support to individuals to develop their oral English proficiency and to international students to improve their communication, speaking, or teaching skills.More
Harvard provides safe and reliable transportation and parking for the University community, including shuttle and van service, fleet management, and the award-winning CommuterChoice Program.More
Students at the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences can purchase semester MBTA Local Bus, Link (bus and subway), or commuter rail passes (all zones) at a 50 percent discount.More
Throughout his career, Jim Yong Kim, MD ’91, PhD ’93, has had one mission: to improve the experiences of populations throughout the world. Beginning as a graduate student, when he and fellow student Paul Famer, MD ’88, PhD ’...Read more
