Student Handbook

Welcome to HGSE's online Student Handbook for the 2022–23 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

4. Academic Programs and Affiliations
5. Registration and Enrollment Policies
6. Tuition and Fees
7. Financial Aid
8. Student Health Insurance
9. HGSE Grading System

PART 2: STUDENT SUPPORTS 

10. Advising
11. HGSE Supports
12. University Supports
13. Campus Safety and Security

PART 3: PROGRAM POLICIES 

14. Academic Governance
15. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program Policies
16. Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.) Program Policies
17. Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) Program Policies
18. Master of Education (Ed.M.) Program Policies

PART 4: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 

19. University Resolution on Rights and Responsibilities
20. Academic Standards and Integrity
21. Standards of Conduct in the Harvard Community
22. HGSE Committee on Rights and Responsibilities
23. Policies on Harassment and Discrimination
24. Policy on Consensual Romantic Relationships
25. Policy on Physical Violence
26. Policy on Misrepresentation of Status
27. Alcohol and Drugs
28. Hazing
29. Threats

PART 5: COPYRIGHT AND PUBLISHING POLICIES 

30. Copyright Disclosure
31. Use of the Harvard Name

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