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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


Welcome, Newly Admitted Students

Posted March 12, 2012

We hope you'll browse this site and follow HarvardGSAS on Twitter and Facebook to get to know our community.


GSAS Applications at Record High

Posted February 10, 2012

Among highlights of admissions season, higher application rates from underrepresented minorities.


Tradition, Unbound

Posted February 01, 2012

GSAS adopts electronic submission of the dissertation


Academic and Personal Support

Posted January 19, 2012

Bureau of Study Counsel's Spring Workshops Offer a Range of Services


Seminars and Workshops in January

Posted January 12, 2012

Learn a new skill, plan your career, or make new connections at a January@GSAS event.


GSC Happenings

Posted December 21, 2011

An overview of GSC news and spring-term deadlines


Mentors, Advisors, Community Builders

Posted December 09, 2011

Become a freshman proctor or house tutor and play a key role in the life of Harvard.


Giving Thanks for (and With) the RAs

Posted November 21, 2011

Making everyone feel at home, even at Thanksgiving.


When You Need Help

Posted November 17, 2011

Navigating the mental health resources at Harvard, and coming out strong on the other side.


Feeling Incomplete?

Posted November 16, 2011

Tips on Taking — and Finishing — an Incomplete

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