Dunster House
From the Office of the Resident Dean, Michael Uy
Deer Dunster, Greetings from a snowy and cold Cambridge (I’m a fairly predictable person. You can probably guess that I’ll make a comment about the weather, a Netflix show (at the moment, Bling Empire), or washing your hands… But yes, we might get a foot of snow and at some points over the weekend, it felt like -25C (the cold is best captured in Celsius).) I hope you had a good first week of classes and are now fully enrolled in your coursework! Double check your schedules so that you are in all the right ones. You have until February 1st to add/drop without a fee. Seniors, please complete your senior record checks and be in touch with Diana if you have any questions. I also hope everyone has a good first Wellness Day this Friday. It’s going to be a long semester, so take these moments to recharge or invest, even if it’s just the beginning. To practice what I preach, I will not be holding Friday student hours, but I have them Tuesday and Thursday. I’m sending you all lots of Dunster Love. Eat well, drink water, exercise, wash your hands, stay safe, and stop the spread of the virus.
(By the way, Moose and Mouse (the goldfish) are doing well – I’m slightly worried about them because I cleaned the algae out this weekend, but with an old sponge that may have had cooking bits on it – eek! The plants, are doing ok too.)
Student hours: Tuesday, 10 am-12 noon and Thursday, 2-4 pm Student Hours Zoom Link
Key Dates
Friday, 2/5: Wellness Day.
Monday, 2/8: Third Monday.
Monday, 2/8: Deadline for students to make changes to their schedule with no fee
Monday, 2/15: President's Day (University Holiday).
Monday, 2/22: Fifth Monday. Final add/drop deadline.
College's Privacy Policy
As the start of the semester approaches, it’s important that you review the College’s privacy policy. The College’s privacy policy prohibits students from posting, publishing, selling, or publicly distributing course materials such as video or audio recordings, assignments, or problem sets without the written permission of the instructor. Students who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary action through the Administrative Board.
Upcoming House Events & Links to Join - Visit the Dunster House Calendar
Academic Resource Center
-The ARC offers a wealth of resources and is here to support you at any point during your Harvard academic journey.
-Learn at Harvard - check out info on a wide range of topics.
-Meet one-on-one with an Academic Coach to work on optimizing your learning experience.
-Find a Peer Tutor to get help with a specific course.
-Participate in Workshops to build skills and learn strategies.
Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Regardless of where you reside, all students have access to mental health urgent care, an initial mental health consult with a CAMHS clinician, and CAMHS workshops and group counseling at no cost, if you have paid the Student Health Fee.The initial health consults and workshops can both help you change and reach your personal goals, while also alleviating feelings of alienation and loneliness.
Please visit the CAMHS Website for listing of workshops and groups and be sure to continually check the site for updates as they become available. All students also have access to mental health urgent care and referrals for mental health care. For any urgent care needs, please call (617) 495-5711 24/7. For referrals, please schedule an initial consult with a CAMHS clinician who will help you determine appropriate next steps for your care.
Office of Career Services (OCS)
The OCS can help you plan for your career, whether that means connecting you with a first job or helping with graduate school applications
Announcements
Summer 2021 Study Abroad: Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person non-Harvard Summer 2021 study abroad is canceled, though virtual programs will be available. Find the list of programs on the Office of International Education website; which will be updated as programs become available. For funding, please apply by February 16.
Important Reminder about Course Recordings: To protect student privacy in the classroom, the Education Policy Committee created rules which prohibit unauthorized recording of class and requires that authorized recordings be maintained behind a HarvardKey.
Academic Calendar
January 25, 2020
Spring term begins
February 1, 2021
Last day students may check-in/register late, 11:59 pm
February 5, 2021
Wellness Day (No classes)
February 8, 2021
Make-up Examination for the Fall Term
February 8, 2021
Last day to Add/Drop, 11:59 pm
February 15, 2021
University Holiday: President’s Day
February 22, 2021
Last Day to divide a year-long indivisible course, 11:59 pm
February 22, 2201
Last day to Add/Drop a course
March 1, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
March 16, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
March 31, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
April 1, 2021
Final degree applications for May degree candidates due
April 5, 2021
Last day to withdraw from a course
April 8, 2021
Declaration of Concentration due for off-cycle students expected to declare in spring
April 15, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
April 28, 2021
Last Day of Spring Classes
April 29, 2021
Last day students will be granted a leave of absence
April 29, 2021
Reading Period
May 6, 2021
Final Examination Period
May 27, 2021
Commencement
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Diana G. Hovsepian
Dunster House Academic Coordinator
Harvard College
945 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02138