# 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. [ About us arrow\_circle\_right ](/about) ![Students jumping and screaming behind large white letters in the Yard spelling "Harvard" in front of University Hall in Harvard Yard on a sunny summer day.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-09/HarvardMove-In_082625_0280.jpg?h=8562508c&itok=CsSorwBc) ## Class of 2030 Trending Questions Open all sections Close all sections ### When is move-in? expand\_more Please note that there are [three move-in dates based on confirmed pre-orientation programs](/pre-orientation#move-in). The latest information will be shared on our [move-in web page](/moving-moving-out). 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](/what-bring). ### 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](/new-student-communications). If you have additional questions about Pre-Orientation, please contact the DSO Student Engagement team at . ### When is Family Weekend? expand\_more We are excited to welcome families of first-year and junior students to Cambridge, MA for [Family Weekend](https://families.college.harvard.edu/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](https://families.college.harvard.edu/family-weekend). [ More FAQs arrow\_circle\_right ](/faqs/incoming-students) 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. [ Read the official announcement arrow\_circle\_right ](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/05/david-deming-named-harvard-college-dean/) ![David Deming on stage in Sanders Theater during an intellectual vitality and DSO event featuring Jordan Klepper.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-05/JordanKlepper_020125_0094%28forweb%29.jpg?itok=z7xKGUD3) Photo by Sameer Khan/Fotobuddy ![Polina Galouchko and Kevin Burke pose for a photo outdoors in front of a gazebo on a summer day.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_3_4__480x640/public/2025-03/HostFamilyPhoto.png?itok=JiZEdF29) 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 [Read about our host family program](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/02/a-family-at-school-when-home-is-far-away/) **Get Support** Connect with support for academics, health and wellness, social and community connection, career advising, or help in an emergency. [ View resources arrow\_circle\_right ](/getting-support) ![A group of students huddled on the steps at the Malkins Athletic Complex eating lunch.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-03/Harvard2028PepRally_082924_0622%28forweb%29.jpg?itok=Ivh1R53q) ![noun-education-2076302-ffffff.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/dso/files/noun-education-2076302-ffffff.png?itok=wuLGocLB) ## 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](https://intellectualvitality.college.harvard.edu/) ## 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. [ Learn about these projects & initiatives arrow\_circle\_right ](https://prod-dso.drupalsites.harvard.edu/dean-students-initiatives-special-projects) ![A group of students wave and greet Dean Tom Dunne at his residence on Housing Day Eve.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_4_3__1540x1160/public/2025-04/2024HousingDayEve_030624_0076%28forweb%29.jpg?itok=sI6kSJjU) ## Upcoming Dates and Events [ View the Harvard College Calendar arrow\_circle\_right ](https://calendar.college.harvard.edu/) [![Localist Online Calendar Software](//d3e1o4bcbhmj8g.cloudfront.net/assets/platforms/default/about/widget_footer.png)](https://www.localist.com?utm_source=widget&utm_campaign=widget_footer&utm_medium=branded%20link "Widget powered by Localist Event Calendar Software") ## Meet the Staff [### Candice Belluscio ](/people/candice-belluscio) Student Support Coordinator ![Candice Belluscio portrait](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/dso/files/candice_harvard_bio_2.jpg?itok=jvYYkQrI) [### Habiba Braimah, Ph.D. ](/people/habiba-braimah) Senior Director of the Harvard Foundation ![A headshot of Habiba Braimah.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-10/HabibaBraimah_091525_0004%20Large.jpeg?h=bf510efe&itok=nq3Oz3_T) [### Reisha Williams ](/people/reisha-williams) Program Officer for Title IX and Sexual Misconduct ![Reisha Williams portrait](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/dso/files/0d153c2c-4159-445a-98ec-af6d146b78e2.jpeg?h=102f7987&itok=1PHtpntH) [ Find a staff member arrow\_circle\_right ](/people/people-type/staff)