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Graduate Commons Program

Graduate Commons Program

Welcome to Graduate Commons! This unique interdisciplinary program provides a “home away from home” for the Harvard graduate students, faculty, post-docs, staff, and their families living in Harvard University Housing properties.

We are committed to making your Harvard experience a truly remarkable one, both in and outside the classroom by hosting events that spark your intellectual curiosity, challenge your physical being, and make a difference to your community. Programming includes wine and coffee nights, meet the scholar events, yoga classes, game nights, networking happy hours, Boston traditions like the Boston Pops! Holiday concert and much, much more!

Announcements and Events

2021 Jun 8 - 10:24am
Common Areas

Harvard Housing has received many questions about the opening of common rooms, study rooms, fitness rooms, and playrooms. We continue to work with local and University partners to finalize a plan that will allow us to open these spaces safely. We expect a rolling opening throughout the fall 2021 semester, subject to guidance at that time.  We will share reopening dates as soon as they are available via our website and email communications. 

2021 Mar 24 - 1:57pm
GCP Community Advisor Application Now Open

Are you interested in joining a dynamic staff and contributing to your community? The goal of the Graduate Commons Program is to bring together Harvard affiliates from across disciplines and cultures, in order to create a more meaningful residential experience.  Community Advisors (CAs) are an integral part of our operation. With their help, GCP is able to host dozens of programs every year to support our Community and help make Harvard home. We're excited to extend this unique opportunity to join us for the upcoming 2021-2022 Academic Year!

 

2021 Jan 25 - 9:35am
GCP Resident Inquiries for Spring 2021

Happy first day of the semester!

As the semester kicks-off, we want to remind our residents that our resident inquiry form is open for their use.  Drop a line if you have questions about programming, Covid-19 procedures, or more. 

2021 Jan 15 - 9:36am
Happy New Year! Programming resumes next week - 1/18/2021

Graduate Commons returns next week with our annual MLK Day of Service event.  Welcome events will begin the last week in January.  New semester, new neighbors, new events.  Check our calendar for more information. 

2020 Nov 25 - 10:47am
Neighbors Helping Neighbors - GCP Resident Inquiry Form

This form is to help us make sure residents are receiving accurate, up-to-date information about the University's response and guidance around COVID-19. Our goal is to connect you with the appropriate resources across campus and in the community. Please be safe and healthy this Thanksgiving!

2020 Nov 5 - 3:16pm
POST-ELECTION VIRTUAL DANCE PARTY 11/5 at 8PM!

Join Harvard Rec and DJ Leah V for a virtual dance party live from Smith Campus Center!  Click on the link at 8pm to dance with us!

2020 Nov 2 - 1:51pm
HUH Common Spaces

HUH will continue to keep our common spaces, including common rooms, study rooms, fitness rooms, and playrooms closed based on advice from our campus health and safety partners.  HUH will continue to connect with our partners and explore whether we can safely reopen our spaces in a phased and responsible manner in accordance with local and University guidelines.  Information and use details will be provided to residents as these spaces become available.

2020 Oct 28 - 10:13am
Graduate Student Affairs Circle: Care and Community Events for Election Season

During the month of November, the Graduate Student Affairs Circle is opening up a number of events focused on community and care, maing them available to affiliates across the University.  See details and registration links on the Event tab. 

2020 Oct 22 - 1:57pm
Fall 2020 Sustainability Guide Available

We are spending more time in our homes than ever before.  Take some time to make it as healthy as possible by reading some of the practical tips in this Sustainability at Home guide.  This is a joint venture between Graduate Commons and the Office for Sustainability.  

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2020 Sep 28 - 3:03pm
Share your 2020 Story with Grad Fest!

In its 3rd year, Grad Fest 2020 is shifting to a virtual space to provide all graduate students across all 12 Schools with opportunities to gather, connect to resources, and celebrate their experiences and identities at Harvard. The event is scheduled for October 15 from 6:30-8:30pm. We expect an audience of about 500 students. You can see highlights from last year’s event here. 

As we prepare, we are creating a few montages for a pre-produced portion of the event. One of these montages will highlight graduate students introducing themselves to the community. ! We hope you can take a bit of time to submit a short video to help us reimagine Grad Fest for 2020. Please find all of the details at the link above! 

 

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