#  Visiting Undergraduate Students 

 



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The Visiting Undergraduate Students (VUS) Program hosts approximately 65 VUS each term. Visting Undergraduate Students are supported by an academic dean (Resident Dean) and work closely with VUS Tutors serving as individual academic and personal advisors.

  
Want to apply to the VUS program? See the [VUS Admissions page](https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/visiting-undergraduate-students) and contact <adm-vus@fas.harvard.edu> with questions.

  
Are you an admitted student who has questions about the VUS program? If questions remain after reviewing the Admitted Students Page and any information sent you by the Program, please contact <vusprogram@fas.harvard.edu>.



 

##  Staff Contact 

 



  [### Heather McLetchie-Leader

 ](/people/heather-mcletchie-leader)Resident Director of Summer Housing

Interim Elm Yard Resident Dean of First-Year Students

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##  Useful Links 

[Residential Portal](http://harvard.starrezhousing.com/starrezportalx)

[Harvard College Housing Office](https://collegehousing.fas.harvard.edu/)

[Student Organization Center Online (SOCO)](https://soco.college.harvard.edu/)

[Reserve a Space](https://roombook.harvard.edu/)

[my.harvard](http://my.harvard.edu/)

[Submit a Work Order](https://www.pin1.harvard.edu/pin/default.asp?__authen_application=FAS_PHYS_RES_DMS)

[HUDS Menu](http://www.foodpro.huds.harvard.edu/foodpro/menu_items.asp?type=30&meal=1)

[Handbook for Students](https://handbook.college.harvard.edu/)

[College Facebook](https://facebook.college.harvard.edu//searchform)

[Ten Year Calendar](https://registrar.fas.harvard.edu/ten-year-calendar)