## [#  Resident Deans of First-Year Students 

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In addition to your [Proctors](https://dso.college.harvard.edu/people-type/proctors), the Resident Deans of First-Year Students (RDFs) oversee your academic, social, and extracurricular well-being. They care deeply about your success at the College and are a pillar of support during your first-year. The Resident Deans live on campus with you and are always available for a meeting, lunch, or casual conversation.