Harvard College Dean of Students Office

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Welcome

The Dean of Students Office is dedicated to building a campus residential and social community that is welcoming, open and accessible to all students.

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When is move-in? expand_more

Please note that there are three move-in dates based on confirmed pre-orientation programs. The latest information will be shared on our . Please do not reserve non-refundable plane tickets until you have been confirmed your specific move-in date in mid-June.

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How do I apply for a Pre-Orientation program? expand_more

Pre-Orientation applications for the Class of 2030 will be launched soon. If you missed the message, you can find past messages on our Incoming Student Communications page. If you have additional questions about Pre-Orientation, please contact the DSO Student Engagement team at studentengagement@fas.harvard.edu.

When is Family Weekend? expand_more

We are excited to welcome families of first-year and junior students to Cambridge, MA for Family Weekend. This year, Family Weekend will take place from October 22-October 25, 2026! You can learn more about the event on the Parent and Family Programs website.

Announcement

David Deming named Harvard College dean

David Deming — Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School, professor of education and economics at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and faculty dean of Kirkland House — was named Danoff Dean of Harvard College on Tuesday. He begins in his new role July 1.

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I was completely unaware of where one gets things, and he took me shopping and showed me around campus. It was just incredible and so helpful.

Polina Galouchko ’23

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Fostering a Community of Learning

Through intellectual vitality, the Harvard College community seeks to establish a culture in which all members speak, listen, and ask questions of each other – and ourselves – with curiosity and respect. This is critical to achieve the mission of Harvard College and what we as a community believe in.

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Special Project & Initiatives

Dean of Students Office

Special projects and initiatives housed in the Dean of Students office are projects born from generous gifts made to improve campus life, and driven by the office's mission to cultivate engagement, belonging, and respect through intentional student partnership.