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Student Affairs


The GSAS Office of Student Affairs is responsible for the welfare of graduate students and monitors their academic status, progress, and discipline. The office also administers leave/travel applications and readmission applications.

Garth McCavana, Dean for Student Affairs

Rise Shepsle, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Ellen Fox, Director of Student Services

Student Affairs Articles


RAs Take the Floor

Posted May 08, 2013

Congratulations to the new GSAS resident advisors


Mentors Making a Difference

Posted April 24, 2013

The 15th Annual Everett Mendelsohn Excellence in Mentoring Award Winners


Health News from HUHS

Posted April 12, 2013

Insurance reminders for graduating students and text-message appointment reminders.


Science by the Pint

Posted March 28, 2013

A student effort brings science out of the lab and into your local


Preparing for Fieldwork

Posted March 25, 2013

Planning and precaution will help you stay safe during research jaunts


Students for Students

Posted March 10, 2013

Amid a debate about its role, the GSC works behind the scenes to improve quality of life for grad students


Nuts & Bolts: Dissertation Submission Panel Discussions

Posted March 04, 2013

This session will be most helpful for those who are in the completion phase of dissertation writing as well as those who will be entering this phase soon, but everyone is invited to attend. 


HGWISE Presents a Discussion with Susan Hockfield

Posted February 20, 2013

A fireside chat with the first female president of MIT


Need a Little Encouragement?

Posted February 12, 2013

Spring offerings from the Bureau of Study Counsel will provide a broad range of academic and personal support.


Student-Taught January Mini-Courses

Posted January 03, 2013

A wide range of topics provides nourishment and inspiration.

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