Student Handbook

Welcome to HGSE's online Student Handbook for the 2021–22 academic year. Please use the table of contents below to navigate. 

INTRODUCTION 

1. Welcome to HGSE!
2. Handbook Preface
3. HGSE’s Commitment to Diversity

PART 1: ENROLLMENT POLICIES

1. Academic Programs and Affiliations
2. Registration and Enrollment Policies
3. Tuition and Fees
4. Financial Aid
5. Student Health Insurance
6. HGSE Grading System

PART 2: STUDENT SUPPORTS 

1. Advising
2. HGSE Supports
3. University Supports
4. Campus Safety and Security

PART 3: PROGRAM POLICIES 

1. Academic Governance
2. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program Policies
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.) Program Policies
4. Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) Program Policies
5. Master of Education (Ed.M.) Program Policies

PART 4: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 

1. University Resolution on Rights and Responsibilities
2. Academic Standards and Integrity
3. Standards of Conduct in the Harvard Community
4. HGSE Committee on Rights and Responsibilities
5. Policies on Harassment and Discrimination
6. Policy on Consensual Romantic Relationships
7. Policy on Physical Violence
8. Policy on Misrepresentation of Status
9. Alcohol and Drugs
10. Hazing
11. Threats

PART 5: COPYRIGHT AND PUBLISHING POLICIES 

1. Copyright Disclosure
2. Use of the Harvard Name

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