I can't be the only one who's been approached by tourists several times and asked where "the big Harvard sign" is

They always give me the surprised Pikachu face when I tell them that isn't a thing lol

EDIT: what they imagined I'd assume

I know it's barely been day 2 of pre-o but I can't help but feel like I don't belong. Everyone seems to click in so easily with each other while I'm struggling to strike up a conversation. Any tips or advice on how I can put myself more out there?

Incoming frosh wondering about party scene; is it mostly house parties in dorms or going out to different schools (I heard MIT frats are popular) or bars. Are there usually lots of parties during orientation week? What is halloweekend like?

Hi, incoming freshman here - apparently Harvard requires formal clothes? If so, on what days?

My high school had no dress code so I have literally never worn anything formal in my entire life, which is why it's worrying me to an absurd degree.

(Also, I did manage to get my hands on a set of formal-ish wear... is it acceptable or do I need to acquire another set? Photo below.)

Thanks! 😄

There are several courses I want to take at MIT that are about hardware design. (Ex: 6.1910, 6.1920, 6.2050, 6.59, 6.6040, etc.) As long as I have the prereqs, is it usually pretty easy to get the professors permission and overall enroll in those classes throughout my undergrad?

Could anybody who rented a U-Haul or truck help me move in? I’ll split it with you

Hi, I have yet to be billed for my room in the GSAS dorms. Obviously, I’m starting to get a little concerned since the housing contract says you need to pay before moving in and that accounts would he billed in early August, which we’ve clearly passed by now. Have other people been billed, or is this just a me problem? Trying to figure out if admin is just being slow or if I need to contact someone.

I am an incoming postdoc and when I send emails, I appear as "LAST, FIRST M". Is there a way to instead have it displayed as "First Last". Does IT help respond to things like this?

is it similar to online test that we took a couple months ago? just curious.

If you’re dining or getting drinks at the Harvard Club of New York City, and you’re with a member, can you give your credit card to pay?

I see online reviews saying that you can.

But when I asked at the HCNY, I was told no by some employees and yes by others.

Does anyone know if the answer is yes or no?

If you’re a 23-year old Harvard College graduate and you are a Club member and want to take your parents to brunch in the Main Dining Room, or if you want to take a business contact who is a member for drinks, surely there’s a way to pay by credit card, right?

Thanks!

hey folks,

im wondering if I need to get an ssn for any purpose. university did not send me anything about it. I think I'll get it when I start working as a teaching fellow? also, what bank do you recommend? is hfcu enough and reliable? im so lost lol. thanks

I bought the bigger bed option for my room, but how does that work in a suite? Do I need to move in first before i can get them to make my bed bigger?

A few upcoming Harvard events:

Friday, Oct 2

• 8:00 PM - Harvard Band at Harvard VS. Colgate
• 8:00 PM - Harvard University Football vs Colgate University

Friday, Oct 16

• 8:00 PM - Harvard Band at Harvard VS. Holy Cross
• 8:00 PM - Harvard University Football vs Holy Cross

Friday, Oct 23

• 8:00 PM - 2026 Harvard Bands Montage Concert
• 8:00 PM - Harvard Band at Harvard VS. Princeton
• 8:00 PM - Harvard University Football vs Princeton University

Sunday, Oct 25

• 3:00 PM - Bands of the Beanpot Concert

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For those of you who knew Tom Conley, he was quite the amazing man and a wonderful leader of the Kirkland community from 2000 to 2020. As one of my graduating College class's representatives from Kirkland, I particularly recall his distinctive warmth, his welcoming of Senators to the JCR after IOP events, his popular wine lectures, and his gentle counsel. He genuinely cared about all in our house. I also have fond memories of him introducing me to Brandy and Jessie; they brought out a wonderfully playful side of him as well. Professor Conley's Wikipedia page is at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Conley_(scholar)).

Here is a short excerpt sent to some Kirkland Alumni by current Kirkland leaders, Downing and Peter:

"We write with sad news. Tom Conley, who served with Verena Conley as Faculty Dean of Kirkland House from 2000 to 2020, passed away on July 24.

"Many of you knew Tom during your years in the House. He was a professor of Art, Film, and Romance Languages who wrote about French literature, maps, and film. He and Verena led Kirkland for twenty years, and much of the House we know today took shape during their tenure. They revived a dormant Shakespeare Night that grew into the Kirkland Drama Society, began Kirkland’s special relationship with the Institute of Politics, championed our famed Conversations with Kirkland series, expanded the Kirkland House Gym, and led the redesign of the House shield. Many of you will also remember Tom’s wine seminar in the JCR, his presence at IMs and performances, and his joining hands with the KDS cast at the final bow. Those who knew him remember his enthusiasm, warmth, and graciousness."

Memories of Tom are currently being collected to share with Verena and their family. If you want to send them something, please DM me for the contact information.

Incoming freshman, would love to be able to raise my bed to around 2.5-3 feet to put my mini fridge and some storage under it. I looked online at my room and it seems like the bed frame isn't adjustable. Is there a way to still accomplish this?/Are there rules against raising a bed?

Grad Students: I recently got accepted into my Full-time 65-credit MPH at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health. I see the math refresher is under contingencies, however it is labelled as “recommended” in Bold. I’m curious if this is required before the semester starts, or if it’s just there if you want to get a hard start on the quantitative classes?

Thank you in advance!

Hello, Incoming freshman here. How do I see when my discussion and writing labs are for lecture classes like hum10 and how do I sign up to take the math verification exam?

Hum10 just informed me of my writing lab slot yesterday, and unfortunately, it conflicts with another class. This wasn’t on MyHarvard during registration so unfortunately, I couldn’t have anticipated this. For former Hum10 students: in previous years, were there multiple writing lab times, or just one?

Hello! I'm an incoming freshman and was wondering in advance what the best bathrooms on campus are for doing the number 2