Harvard College Dean of Students Office
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.
Class of 2030 Trending Questions
Please note that there are three move-in dates based on confirmed pre-orientation programs. The latest information will be shared on our move-in web page. Please do not reserve non-refundable plane tickets until you have been confirmed your specific move-in date in mid-June.
Learn about what to bring to campus.
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.
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.
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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It’s like a second family here in the United States. Reisa is like a mother to us, and the other members of the host family are like brothers and sisters to me.
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.
Intellectual Vitality at Harvard College
Special Project & Initiatives
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.
