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Student Life

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From your professors and House advisers to your friends and teammates, Harvard is a vibrant community where you can feel supported and encouraged. No matter where you come from, Harvard is home.

Today at Harvard

Today at Harvard

Need to know what's on the menu tonight or when the next shuttle arrives? Get all the information you need to make it through your day.

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Residential Life

First-year dorms and upper-level Houses create a small-college experience within a major research university. Your House is where you eat, sleep—and lay the groundwork for lifelong friendships.
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Student Activities

Student Activities

A Harvard education is more than coursework. It's late-night discussions in the dining hall with friends, drama productions, fierce (or friendly) athletic competitions, outings to Boston's museums—and much more.

Through extracurricular activities, you'll meet new people, pursue your interests (or discover new ones), and enrich your understanding of the world and the people in it.

Student life by the numbers

Statistics

  • 500+ Student organizations

  • 125+ Active service programs for Phillips Brooks House during the academic year

  • 400+ Students pursuing various service projects during the summer for Phillips Brooks House

  • 3,400+ Students participating in the arts

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Athletics

Nearly 80 percent of Harvard students participate in athletics—and everyone joins in to cheer on their friends and show their Crimson pride.

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Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing

From physical health to mental and emotional wellness, your wellbeing remains a critical priority. Everything you need to stay healthy can be found through Harvard's many health, wellness, and fitness services.

Navigating Your Healthcare in College: My Health Journey At Harvard

Author: Perrin Class of '23 Alumni
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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Harvard is committed to creating an inclusive living and learning environment for every member of our community. We offer a range of resources and offices to help make Harvard safe and welcoming for students from all backgrounds.

The Family at Harvard No One Told Me About

Author: Jake Class of '21 Alumni
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Campus

From our libraries to our museums, our support services to our common spaces, our campus is teeming with resources to guide your experience.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Our liberal arts and sciences philosophy encourages students to step outside their comfort zone. Learn how to achieve your academic goals at Harvard.

Financial Aid

The Griffin Financial Aid Office provides need-based aid that allows us to bring the best students to Harvard, regardless of their ability to pay.

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