#  Supporting Student Growth 

 



#  Supporting Student Growth 

 Community Commitments 

 

 

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We nurture student leaders by equipping them with the self-determination and ability to create meaningful change both on campus and beyond while offering resources and dedicated support that center holistic well-being and overall success.



 

### First-Generation, Low-Income 

 

We work to connect our current First-Generation, Low-Income (FGLI) students to resources and empower them to thrive at Harvard College. The team fosters supportive social networks for FGLI students and collaborates with other undergrads who are interested in promoting access to higher education more broadly.



 [ Learn more about FGLI programming arrow\_circle\_right ](/office-culture-community/about-harvard-foundation/supporting-student-growth/first-generation-low-income) 

 



      ![Dean of Students Office staff hold up a FGLI sticket in front of a flower truck outside of Boylston Hall.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-01/FGLI1.jpeg?itok=VMEq-MtG) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

### Religion, Ethics & Spiritual Life 

 

We aim to help each student live a life of meaning and purpose. Our goal is to prepare students to lead in multi-religious societies around the world, to think critically about religious traditions while engaging with them, and to model respect and dialogue with both practicing and non-practicing community members.



 [ Learn more about Religion, Ethics, & Spiritual Life programming arrow\_circle\_right ](/book/religious-spiritual-life) 

 



      ![Dean Alta Mauro and Danoff Dean David Deming pose for a photo with four students at the opening event of their new religious prayer space.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-01/RESL%2C%20website%202.jpeg?itok=LWQVWCcx) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

### Military Affiliates 

 

The Harvard Foundation continues to implement Harvard's commitment to supporting students that have served or may serve our country. Veteran undergraduates from all countries, ROTC cadets and midshipmen, and other military-affiliated students at the College are an important part of our community.



 [ Learn more about Military Affiliates programming arrow\_circle\_right ](/office-culture-community/about-harvard-foundation/supporting-student-growth/military-affiliates) 

 



      ![ROTC students on stage during the Harvard/MIT ROTC Commissioning ceremony in Tercentenary Theatre.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/dso/files/screen_shot_2022-08-09_at_4.54.23_pm_01.png?itok=IMg7rH1z)