Resources & Support
Connecting you to the tools, services, and assistance you need.
Community Support and Resources
Students, faculty, researchers, academic personnel, and staff can find a wide array of resources and services across the University. This includes human resources programs and policies, health and wellness offerings across campus, research centers and academic initiatives, and opportunities to share your story and inspire others.
FEATURED RESOURCE
Office of the Provost
Harvard policies promote support a culture where everyone can thrive and participate by establishing clear expectations for respectful conduct and accountability among all community members. You can find the University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities and other policies via the Office of the Provost.
FEATURED RESOURCE
University Disability Resources
University Disability Resources (UDR) serves as a central resource for disability-related information, procedures, and services in our community.
UDR also provides expertise in the development, implementation, and adoption of best and most promising disability-related University practices.
https://accessibility.harvard.edu
FEATURED RESOURCE
Harvard Divinity School Multifaith Calendar
The Harvard Divinity School (HDS) Multifaith Calendar is a resource that can help event planners avoid scheduling conflicts during religious holidays and observances. You can use the HDS Multifaith Calendar to view the observances of multiple religious traditions or a single tradition. The HDS Multifaith Calendar is not exhaustive and HDS welcomes your suggestions.
The HDS Multifaith Calendar webpage offers more information and additional search options. HDS also provides a glossary with a brief description of each holiday as well as a link to information about the religious tradition of each holiday.
Community Resources
Harvard International Office
The Harvard International Office (HIO) is part of the University’s Central Administration and offers services to international students and scholars at the University. HIO provides information on a wide range of topics, including immigration issues, work permits, travel, financial questions, adjustment to life in the United States, and other resources.
Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities
CSNDR works with the Harvard community to foster an environment free from discrimination, interpersonal violence, and the impacts of such harm.
Harvard Chaplains
The Harvard Chaplains are a professional community of more than forty chaplains, representing many of the world’s religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions, who share a collective commitment to serving the spiritual needs of the students, faculty, researchers, and staff of Harvard University.
Harvard Ombuds Office
The Harvard Ombuds Office is a confidential resource available to anyone from Harvard’s community. A discussion with an Ombuds can help a visitor voice concerns, clarify goals and consider options so that they can make their own best decisions about next steps. Any issue affecting one’s work or studies may be brought to an Ombuds. Find your Ombuds below.
Cambridge
Website: Harvard Ombuds Office Cambridge
Email: ombuds_cambridge@harvard.edu
Phone: 617-495-7748
Longwood
Website: Harvard Ombuds Office Longwood
Email: ombuds_longwood@hms.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-432-4041
Harvard Human Resources
Harvard Human Resources (HHR) range of programs, policies, and support services include the Harvard Training Portal, Employee Assistance Program, Office of Work/Life, and more.
Harvard University Health Services
With three locations, Harvard Health Services (HUHS) offerssupports and resources, including services through the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion, HUHS Behavioral Health, and more.
Harvard University Counseling and Mental Health Services
CAMHS delivers an array of mental health services and helps students connect with the many resources available within and beyond Harvard.
Reporting Resources
The University takes seriously the safety and well-being of every member of our community.
If at any time you believe that a threat exists to your safety or that of others, please contact Harvard University Police (HUPD) immediately at (617) 495-1212 or call 911.
Report or share a concern regarding the University's Policies and Procedures for Non-Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, Sexual Harassment, and Other Sexual Misconduct via the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) on the CSNDR website.
You can find resources and supports for community members on the Resources in Times of Crisis website.
If you are being hazed, have witnessed a hazing incident, or believe a student group is engaged in hazing, please report it via the Hazing Incident Reporting form.
Community News
Harvard appoints Rabbi Getzel Davis as inaugural director of interfaith engagement
Presidential initiative will promote religious literacy and dialogue across faith and non-faith traditions.
Projects help students ‘build bridges’ across differences
Online games and small group discussions provide opportunities for people with contrasting points of view to engage.
Dialogue Across Differences
The Harvard community is exploring what civil discourse is, why it’s important, and how we can foster it.