Living at Harvard

If your student is considering a Leave of Absence, your student should contact their Allston-Burr Resident Dean or their Resident Dean of First-Year Students to inquire about the process. 

The housing assignment notification is made during the last week of July or first week of August and typically includes the following information:

• dorm
• suite assignment
• first-year proctor
• mailing address
• whether the suite has an en suite or...

All dorm rooms and suites are configured with the following furniture:

• Extra-long twin-size bed (including an 80″ mattress)
• Floor lamp (we recommend bringing a desk or additional lamp)
• Wardrobe (in cases where closets are not present)
• Desk and...

A full listing of what to bring and what not to bring can be found in the Guide to the First Year for Students and Their Families, a publication that is released in early July each year. More information is available on the Dean of Students Office...