#  Housing Day Spirit Week 

 



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##  Experience the anticipation and excitement of Housing Day as first-year students receive their House assignments and upper-level students welcome them to their new home through this time-honored tradition. 

 



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## Life in the Houses

Life in the Houses is at the heart of the Harvard College experience. Each House is a close-knit community where students live, gather, celebrate traditions, and build lasting friendships.

What makes a House feel like home is the people within it —Faculty Deans, Resident Deans, House Administrators, tutors, staff, and, most importantly, the House Committees who shape the spirit and daily life of the community. Together, they create spaces for connection, celebration, and support throughout the year.

#### [Learn about the Houses](/houses)

## Blocking & the Sophomore Housing Lottery

Prior to Housing Day, first-year students register for the [sophomore housing lottery](/rising-sophomore-lottery) and list roommates for their sophomore year.

#### [Hear a student's perspective on Housing Day](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/student-stories/housing-day-2024-first-year-pov)



 

##  Introducing Housing Day Spirit Week 

 Housing Day Expanded 

In an effort to support Housing Day and promote the excitement of residential placement among first-year students, the Dean of Students Office has worked with residential staff, House Committees, and student groups to expand the activities around Housing Day. Housing Day Spirit Week will kick off with a first-year enhanced brain break on **Wednesday, March 25**, and will conclude with the Johnnies on **Saturday, March 28**.



 

 

 

      ![Black and white photo with three Lowell House students posing with their sign and Lowell House SWAG on Housing Day during the Yard storm.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_4_3__1540x1160/public/2026-02/HousingDay_031325_0101%20Large.jpeg?itok=JEW2o_5h) 

 

 



 

 



 

First-Year Activities

### Dorm Days Remembered 

 

A special Housing Day Enhanced Brain Break will take place on Wednesday, March 25 in Annenberg Dining Hall at 9 PM. The brain break aims to create a meaningful moment for first-year students to honor their dorm communities before transitioning into their new House identities.



 



      ![Wide shot of Annenberg Dining Hall on Housing Day after first-year students get their residential assignments.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-02/HousingDay_031325_0884%20Large.jpeg?itok=mzv5kRQW) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

  [### Housing Day Eve

 ](/housing-day-spirit-week/housing-day-eve)Housing Day Eve provides a high-energy, community-focused celebration that brings students together on the night before Housing Day.



 

   ![Three students pose for a photo with pizza and ice cream at the Dean of Students residence during Housing Day Eve.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/HousingDayEve_031225_0103%20Large.jpeg?itok=JlxVV2BB) 

 

 

 

  [### Housing Day Festivities

 ](/housing-day-spirit-week/housing-day)Through spirited House pride, meaningful connections with House staff and HoCos, special swag, and the opportunity to celebrate in their new House provides a magical introduction and a warm hand-off into the next chapter of their Harvard experience.



 

   ![John Harvard statue surrounded by upperlevel students from each House on Housing Day prior to the dorm storm.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/HousingDay_031325_0624%20Large.jpeg?itok=8_cxsTGV) 

 

 

 

  [### The Johnnies

 ](/housing-day-spirit-week/johnnies)The Johnnies is an award show coordinated with the Crimson Key Society that honors and recognizes the work of each House’s Housing Day music videos.



 

   ![Students from Currier House pose for a photo in a photo booth with their award after winning a Johnnie.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/1746057169_1_95.jpg?itok=X-uwtxdA) 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Outside the House system

### Dudley Community 

 

The Dudley Community supports an eclectic mix of students, including residents of the Dudley Co-op, off-campus students, and Visiting Undergraduate Students (VUS). This eclectic mix of students is one of the particular pleasures of Dudley.



 [ Learn about Dudley arrow\_circle\_right ](/dudley-community) 

 



      ![Dudley Co-Op](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/dso/files/dudley_coop.jpg?itok=QBuFh6oT) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

##  Intramurals Dodgeball Tournament 

 Saturday, March 28 

Now that you know your House, it’s time to bring the energy! Join Harvard Recreation for a high-energy intramural dodgeball tournament, a fun way to spark friendly competition, connect with your new community, and show off your House spirit. All students are welcome! The tournament will take place on **Saturday, March 28 at 2PM** in Lavietes Pavilion.



 

 

 

       ![View of Lavietes Pavilion from the top of the bleachers.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2026-02/LavietesPavilion.jpeg?itok=C3kdI5Sa)