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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


Du Bois Society Hosts 20th Annual Welcome Event

Posted September 22, 2011

A GSAS tradition hits a milestone with a festive evening out on the town.


Teaching English As a Foreign Language

Posted September 15, 2011

The Institute for English Language Programs with GSAS, offers a program for GSAS students leading to a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.


Register Your Travel Itinerary

Posted September 14, 2011

Traveling for research? Let Harvard know where to find you, in case of emergency.


After a Record Admissions Season, GSAS Welcomes 719 New Students

Posted September 06, 2011

After the most competitive admissions season in its history, Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences opens the 2011–12 academic year with 637 new PhD and 82 new AM candidates.


Being Green at Harvard

Posted September 06, 2011

Achieving a 30 percent cut in emissions by 2016 will take a University-wide effort. Here are some ways you can get involved.


A Cultural Immersion

Posted September 02, 2011

A GSAS summer program helps new international students prepare for the American classroom.


Dudleyfest — Back to School (with Sun)

Posted August 30, 2011

GSAS's annual open house welcomes approximately 750 students.


Inspiration—and a Reminder to Relax—for New GSAS Students

Posted August 25, 2011

Recapping the highlights of the GSAS Orientation ceremony, on August 24.


For Summer Researchers, Bonding and a Glimpse of the Future

Posted July 07, 2011

Harvard Integrated Life Sciences sponsored a graduate fair and barbecue for Harvard's undergraduate summer researchers.


Important Deadline Changes

Posted June 27, 2011

The deadline for the submission of the bound dissertation to the Registrar’s Office for the November degree is September 15, 2011.

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