Policies Go To Academic Calendar Degree Calendar Forms Search GSAS Policies I'm Looking For... Jump to a Section View Specific Policies Introduction Academic Requirements Admissions Conduct and Safety Financial Aid Non-Resident Students Registration Residence Halls Student Groups Policies Introduction Policies detail the regulations, rules, and procedures that apply to students, including departmental-specific requirements. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the policies and following the procedures outlined. Harvard Griffin GSAS reserves the right to make changes to the Policies at any time without advance notice. These changes may affect such matters as tuition and other fees, degrees, and programs offered (including the modification or possible elimination of degrees and programs), degree and other academic requirements, academic policies, rules pertaining to student conduct and discipline, fields or areas of concentration, and other rules and regulations applicable to students. Academic Calendar 2024–2025 Degree Calendar 2024-2025 Discretionary Measures Forms Academic Requirements Harvard Griffin GSAS strives to provide students with timely, accurate, and clear information. If you need help understanding a specific policy, please contact the office that administers that policy. Application for Degree Credit for Completed Graduate Work Degree Requirements Doctor of Philosophy Ad Hoc Degree Programs Dissertations Acknowledging the Work of Others Dissertation Advisory Committee Formatting Your Dissertation Publishing Options Subject, Invention, and Patents Submitting Your Dissertation English Language Proficiency Research PhD Program Requirements African and African American Studies American Studies Anthropology Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning Astronomy Molecular and Cellular Biology Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Biological Sciences in Public Health Biophysics Biostatistics Business Administration Business Economics Byzantine Studies Celtic Languages and Literatures Chemical Biology Chemical Physics Chemistry and Chemical Biology Classics Comparative Literature Division of Medical Sciences Earth and Planetary Sciences East Asian Languages and Civilizations Economics Education Engineering and Applied Sciences English Film and Visual Studies Germanic Languages and Literatures Government Health Policy History History of Art and Architecture History of Science Human Evolutionary Biology Inner Asian and Altaic Studies Linguistics Mathematics Middle Eastern Studies Music Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Organizational Behavior Philosophy Physics Political Economy and Government Population Health Sciences Psychology Public Policy Quantum Science and Engineering Religion, The Study of Romance Languages and Literatures Slavic Languages and Literatures Social Policy Sociology South Asian Studies Statistics Systems, Synthetic, and Quantitative Biology Secondary Fields African and African American Studies American Studies Ancient Studies Anthropology Archaeology Celtic Medieval Languages and Literatures Classics Comparative Literature Computational Science and Engineering Critical Media Practice Data Science Film and Visual Studies German Historical Linguistics History of Science Latinx Studies Linguistic Theory Medieval Studies Mind, Brain, and Behavior Music Philosophy Religion Romance Languages and Literatures (French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish) Science, Technology, and Society Slavic Literary/Cultural Studies Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Translation Studies Teaching Year of Graduate Study (G-Year) Master's Degrees Engineering and Applied Sciences History of Science Medical Anthropology Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Regional Studies–East Asia Regional Studies–Middle East Regional Studies–Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia South Asian Studies Grade and Examination Requirements Admissions This section provides information about policies regarding transfers to different degree programs and rescinding admissions. Rescinding Admissions Transfer to Different Degree Programs Conduct and Safety Harvard Griffin GSAS believes in creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff may live and work productively together, making use of the rich resources of the University in the individual and collective pursuit of academic excellence and personal challenge. As such, Harvard Griffin GSAS students are expected to adhere to the policies on codes and conduct outlined in this section. Because students are expected to show good judgment and use common sense at all times, not all kinds of misconduct or behavioral standards are codified here. These standards are in place to help ensure your safety during your time at Harvard Griffin GSAS, protect data and resources, and enforce laws and policies. By adhering to these important standards, you play a crucial role in creating a community where all can flourish. Academic Integrity Campus Property, Facilities, and Resources Identification Cards Library Policies Use of Computers, Networks, and Computing Facilities Discrimination and Harassment Academic Retaliation Harvard Griffin GSAS Administrative Board Personal and Professional Conduct Safety and Emergencies Missing Persons Policy Public and Personal Safety Storm and Emergency Conditions Financial Aid This section provides information about the requirements and policies associated with financial support. Financial support is the shared responsibility of Harvard Griffin GSAS, the academic program, and the student. Your financial aid officer can help you navigate the many options available. Financial Obligations Paying Your Student Account Financial Support for Harvard Griffin GSAS Students Dissertation Completion Fellowships Regulations Regarding Employment Non-Resident Students Non-resident students fall into one of three categories: -Students engaged in degree work full-time, not in Greater Boston/Cambridge, primarily with non-Harvard resources, for the majority of an academic term, are designated traveling scholars. -Harvard Griffin GSAS degree candidates who are registered and studying at a Harvard faculty other than the FAS are designated as studying at another Harvard School. -Students not engaged primarily in degree work may apply to take a leave of absence. Non-Resident Students Leave of Absence Voluntary Leaves of Absence Involuntary Leaves of Absence Clearance for Return Study at Another Harvard School Traveling Scholars Registration Harvard Griffin GSAS students are classified as resident students (full time or part time) or non-resident students and must either check in and register through the FAS Registrar’s Office or apply for an alternate status through the Non-Residential Application Portal. The Registrar’s Office also tracks students’ year of graduate study (known as G year), which is calculated from the first date of registration in Harvard Griffin GSAS. Check-In and Registration for Resident Students Cross-Registration Enrolling in Courses Part-Time Study Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Withdrawing from Harvard Griffin GSAS Readmission Residence Halls The rules and regulations described in this section are designed to enhance the quality of life for everyone in the Harvard Griffin GSAS residence halls. As a member of the residence hall community, each resident is expected to comply with these rules and regulations. Students who violate these rules and regulations are subject to fines and/or disciplinary action and may be asked to move out of the residence halls. Harvard Griffin GSAS Residence Halls Rules and Regulations Lounge Policies Harvard Griffin GSAS Residence Hall Contract/Terms and Conditions Student Groups Student Groups at Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies Introduction Student Group Recognition Student Group Finance Student Group Events Student Group Space Use Student Group Disciplinary Process