Inclusion & Belonging
Resources in Times of Crisis
Harvard University is committed to supporting our community members affected by crises at home and abroad, and to providing a safe campus environment. The resources shared by the University are intended to help our community members who are struggling or in need of support.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER
Anti-Racism: Learning, Healing, and Taking Action
We offer the following resources for all DSO staff or Harvard College community members who want to educate themselves about this complex and painful reality and how you can take action. These resources are sourced from Harvard College students, student organizations, DSO staff, and offices within the DSO.
View anti-racism resources
Take Action: Fighting Anti-Blackness
The Harvard College Women's Center has a list of resources dedicated to fighting anti-Black racism. There is also a Google form for you to submit additional resources that the Women's Center will then post to their website for all community members to access.
View the resource bank
You Belong Here
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) staff are advocates, partners, and educators who promote community-building across the College. Together, our offices educate and support students of all identities.
Learn about our team
Inclusion and Belonging at Harvard
The Harvard Foundation
At the Harvard Foundation for intercultural and race relations, we aim to improve the quality of our common life by creating inclusive spaces on campus. Here, interns and SAC-organizations design programs to engage our unique cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
Visit the Harvard Foundation website
BGLTQ Student Life
The "QuOffice" is a welcoming space for all Harvard students who are BGLTQ identified and/or are allies of those who are anywhere on the BGLTQ spectrum. Whether you're looking for specific resources or just want to chat, you're welcome to visit whenever we're open.
Visit the BGLTQ Website
Women's Center
The Harvard College Women's Center provides space and creates opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and alumnae to explore women's and gender issues, build community, and promote mutual understanding around women’s advancement.
Visit the Women's Center website
Resources and Support
Women in STEM
Are you unsure about your concentration choice or career trajectory? Do you need advice navigating research, internships, graduate school applications, interpersonal relationships, or more? Want to meet other women in diverse STEM fields at Harvard? If so, then you should participate in the Harvard College Women's Center's, Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (WiSTEM) Mentorship Program.
Undocumented Students
Are you seeking support as an undocumented student, a student with DACA, or as a student from a mixed status family? We have resources and support staff across the university who can assist you as you transition to campus, navigate the day-to-day experience of a student life, and get connected to academic supports, career advisement, and legal services.
Military Affiliates
Are you considering what support Harvard offers to students with a military background or with future plans to serve? A dedicated Program Manager for Military Student Services will share resources and programs to aid your transition to academic and residential life on campus.