First-Year Students

First-Year Students

Welcome to Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

You'll find a variety of programs and services aimed at helping you transition smoothly. Take a look at our FAQ for incoming students, see our summary of early-term events and deadlines, explore the rest of the links at the left of the page.

We invite you to attend the GSAS Orientation for Incoming Students, Wednesday, August 24

10:00-11:00 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
From President Drew Faust, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Master of Dudley House
Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall

11:00 a.m.-12 noon
Lunch in Harvard Yard

12:00 noon-3:30 p.m., DudleyFest
Dudley House

All GSAS students -- not just first years -- are welcome to drop by Dudley House for a fun and informal open house that will give you a chance to meet GSAS students and staff and learn about Harvard resources. Enter a raffle to win cool prizes from Harvard Square retailers and restaurants -- we'll draw the raffle at 3 p.m.