About
About
The Dean of Students Office is dedicated to building an inclusive residential and social community where all students can feel welcome and supported at Harvard College.
Mission
In partnership with students and colleagues, the Dean of Students Office cultivates engagement, belonging, and respect; fosters an integrated living and learning community; and inspires self-discovery among Harvard College students.
Vision
With students at the center of our work, the Dean of Students Office will set the standard for a four year, outcomes-based campus and residential life experience which will enable Harvard College students to thrive intellectually, socially, and personally. We create the conditions where students can be inspired and will find a sense of belonging.
Our Values
Excellence
We operate at the edges of our learning in pursuit of personal and professional development.
Collaboration
We find power in partnerships and in the sharing of ideas and resources.
Inclusion
We affirm the value of individuals and our voices, our communities and our interdependence.
Integrity
We remain accountable to ourselves and to our community.
DSO Goals Framework
Accountability to student development
Create outcomes-based learning experiences grounded in developmental principles and continuously improved by assessment.
Accountability to resources
Serve as good stewards of College resources, ensuring that our policies and practices reflect our goals, strategies, and high ethical standards.
Commitment to each other
Create structures that empower people to communicate, to work together, and to support and celebrate one another.
Commitment to professional growth
Identify and create opportunities for staff to build and deepen core competencies within their roles.
Our Teams
The Dean of Students Office is made up of three units including Residential Life & First-Year Experience, Student Engagement, and the Office of Culture & Community. These areas are responsible for developing the conditions for a thriving learning environment where students can succeed intellectually, socially, and personally.
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.
Stay Connected
Emails from the Dean of Students Office
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Navigating Campus Day-to-Day
Your resource for student life and support at Harvard.
Policies
Harvard College seeks to build a community where every student can thrive, and it does so on the foundation of a set of shared values including belonging, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
Accommodation Statement
The Harvard College Dean of Students Offices welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.
If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the appropriate office or person in advance of your participation or visit.