Advising
Overview
Supported for Success
At Harvard College, we are deeply invested in your success. Many advising resources are available to help navigate your academic experience. Your advising network can help you plan your degree program or take advantage of unique academic opportunities such as study abroad. From move-in day through graduation and beyond, you'll receive the support, guidance, and encouragement you need to achieve your academic goals.
First-Year Advising
Starting in your first year, you'll work closely with dedicated network of advisors. They will assist you in transitioning to college life and navigating Harvard’s academic curriculum. Advisors in academic departments can also provide guidance as you choose your concentration, which you'll declare in fall of sophomore year.
Your first-year advising team will include:
first-year advising team
Advising at Harvard
The goal of academic advising at Harvard is to ensure that all students are encouraged and supported in exploring the wide range of opportunities inherent in a liberal arts education.
Upper-Level Student Advising
As you progress in your studies, you'll continue to build your network of advisors and seek multiple perspectives on how to make the most of your time at Harvard. You'll declare your concentration during the fall of your sophomore year. After that point, you will benefit from the guidance of specialist advisors in your chosen field of study.
The Allston Burr Resident Dean (ABRD) or Dudley Community Resident Dean in your Residential Community supports the well-being of students in the house and will also be an important advising resource for you.
Postgraduate Planning
The need for good advising doesn't stop as graduation approaches. As you prepare to graduate, we will help you navigate career planning and graduate or professional school applications.