HDS - Office of Student Life

Student Life

The mission of the Office of Student Life is to support and enhance the quality of life for students at the Divinity School. In collaboration with student groups, faculty, and other Divinity School offices, OSL seeks to foster the growth of connections and community outside the classroom.

The Office of Student Life helps organize orientation programs for incoming students; encourages and supports all student organizations; coordinates services for students with disabilities; provides information and assistance to international students and provides writing resources (through the HDS intranet) to all students. We also collect information and offer advice on housing. In addition, under OSL auspices, the director of religious and spiritual life offers programs in support of the spiritual and intellectual life of the School. The director of career services offers counseling and programs for vocational clarity and the attainment of professional goals.

Community Tea
Each week during the fall and spring terms, OSL hosts a community tea, a chance for students, faculty, and staff to engage in conversation over a cup of tea or punch. A table of goodies is spread with tea sandwiches, fruit, and sweets. It is a time to relax, refuel, and connect with friends.

The Nave
The Nave Online is a weekly student publication that gathers information for and about the Harvard Divinity School community. It publicizes events and opportunities at HDS, around the University, and in the surrounding Boston area. It is available through the intranet to students, faculty, and staff. The 2007-08 editor, Matthew Hotham, can be contacted at nave@hds.harvard.edu.