
Q. Do you have a secret nook no one knows about? Do you have special toys on your desk to distract you (or keep you focused)?

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


The 15th Annual Everett Mendelsohn Excellence in Mentoring Award Winners
Insurance reminders for graduating students and text-message appointment reminders.

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

Planning and precaution will help you stay safe during research jaunts

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

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.

A fireside chat with the first female president of MIT

Spring offerings from the Bureau of Study Counsel will provide a broad range of academic and personal support.
A wide range of topics provides nourishment and inspiration.