Student Information
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Student information by school
- These web sites contain extensive information and links to resources for undergraduate and graduate students. They are a good starting place for any exploration of student life at Harvard.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences»
Harvard Business School»
Graduate School of Design»
Harvard Divinity School»
Graduate School of Education»
Harvard Extension School»
JFK School of Government»
Harvard Law School»
School of Public Health»
- Please note that some schools do not maintain student information web sites.
Student housing
Undergraduate
Graduate
Rental
- Harvard Real Estate Services»
Rental housing both on- and off-campus; lottery information.
- Harvard Real Estate Services»
Student services
Crimson Cash»
Set up a cash account with your Harvard ID and use it at dining halls, copy centers, bookstores, etc. around campus.Dining Services»
Menus, services, options for students with dietary restrictionsShuttle Tracker»
Find the location of your shuttle.Harvard Student Agencies»
An independent corporation managed by Harvard students, HSA provides services including catering, computing, travel, general student employment, and their highly respected Let's Go travel guides.Harvard University Employees Credit Union»
A bank affiliated with the university, the credit union offers accounts and services to students and Harvard affiliates.International Office»
Information on visas (work permits, travel); tax and financial issues; social and cultural concerns for foreign students and researchersMail»
Student mailrooms, mail forwardingPrinting and publications»
Course packs, printing, copying, graphic design, Harvard copy paper, letterhead, mailing servicesStudent billing»
Term bills, loans, scholarship payments, health insuranceStudent ID services»
Replace lost or stolen Harvard IDs.Student telephone office»
Telephone services, billing, repairs
Campus Safety
Harvard University Police»
The HUPD web site helps to inform students about campus security, police services, and safety practices. Topics include:
Employment
Student organization listings
Student web site and weblog listings
Counseling services
Academic
- Bureau of Study Counsel»
Provides academic and psychological support to students in Harvard-Radcliffe College, GSAS, GSE, and JFK School. - University Ombudsman Office»
Provides a confidential, neutral and independent place to discuss approaches to resolving academic issues. - The Writing Center»
Provides undergraduates and GSAS students help with all of their writing -- for specific assignments and to improve overall writing skills.
- Bureau of Study Counsel»
Personal Support
- Bureau of Study Counsel»
Provides academic and psychological support to students in Harvard-Radcliffe College, GSAS, GSE, and JFK School. - University Health Services»
- Room 13»
A friendly, low-key peer counseling service offering support to undergraduate students. Open 7 evenings a week by phone or walk-in. - In Common»
Anonymous and confidential peer counseling hotline for Harvard graduate students. Available 8pm-midnight, Sunday-Thursday, excluding Harvard holidays. Call (38)4-TALK. - Peer contraceptive counseling»
Student organization providing information on issues of sexuality, relationships, STDs, AIDS/HIV, and birth control
- Bureau of Study Counsel»
Public Service
- It is estimated that more than two-thirds of all undergraduate
students participate in public service at some time during their
studies at Harvard. The Harvard Public Service
Network serves as an umbrella organization linking together
community groups that aid children, immigrants, the elderly, homeless,
disabled, and other populations. The most prominent of these groups,
Phillips Brooks House
Association, coordinates Harvard students, faculty, and staff in
more than 70 social service programs.
There are also many student organizations that offer public service opportunities. See the Digitas web site for listings.
- It is estimated that more than two-thirds of all undergraduate
students participate in public service at some time during their
studies at Harvard. The Harvard Public Service
Network serves as an umbrella organization linking together
community groups that aid children, immigrants, the elderly, homeless,
disabled, and other populations. The most prominent of these groups,
Phillips Brooks House
Association, coordinates Harvard students, faculty, and staff in
more than 70 social service programs.
Religious life
Harvard Chaplains»
The University's inter-faith coalition of chaplains, offering services and guidance for members of many world religions.There are numerous student organizations focused on religious and spiritual life. See the Harvard College and Digitas web sites for listings.