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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


Academic Support in January

Posted December 13, 2012

The Bureau of Study Counsel will offer an assortment of study-strategy workshops  


Reminders for Traveling Scholars

Posted December 13, 2012

If you're traveling abroad, register your itinerary for safety


Representing GSAS at the Coop

Posted October 25, 2012

PhD student’s goal is greater visibility for GSAS


GSAS at SACNAS

Posted October 11, 2012

Harvard faculty will greet prospective applicants in Seattle at an annual conference for Hispanic and Native American scientists.


GSAS Sponsors Ivy-Plus STEM Symposium for Diverse Scholars

Posted October 03, 2012

The event, held at Penn on October 4-6, sought to expand diversity in science, math, and engineering. 


Meet the 2012-13 GSAS RAs!

Posted September 18, 2012

Welcoming a global community, making Harvard feel like home.


Saluting a Stalwart

Posted July 23, 2012

Interim Dean Richard Tarrant pitches in to serve GSAS with flair


Clarification on Dissertation Submission

Posted April 23, 2012

An announcement from Richard J. Tarrant, Interim Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences


In Residence, 2012-2013

Posted April 12, 2012

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to be Resident Advisors in the GSAS Residence Halls


Nuts & Bolts: Dissertation Submission and Beyond

Posted April 03, 2012

A panel for students in or entering the completion phase

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