#  Student Life 

 



##  Student Life 

The Office of Student Life enhances the student experience by promoting meaningful community engagement, fostering student involvement, and cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community where students can thrive.



 

 [ Explore Student Organizations arrow\_circle\_right ](/community-life/student-life/student-organizations-and-leadership) 

 

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### OSL cultivates diverse co-curricular opportunities that ignite students’ curiosity and enrich their learning experience with an emphasis on collaboration, advocacy, and support.



 

 

  [### Student Support Resources

 ](/community-life/student-life/student-support)The Office of Student Life coordinates learning resources, support services that are flexible and designed to meet the varied needs of our students as well as extensive resources for students of different physical and intellectual abilities.



 

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  [### Housing

 ](/community-life/student-life/housing)While not a residential campus, HDS has resources available for students seeking off-campus housing or accommodations in one of the many properties administered by Harvard University Housing.



 

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  [### Community Events

 ](/community-life/student-life/community-events)From Community Tea on Tuesdays to weekly mediation hosted by the HDS Buddhist Community to the Annual Black Religion, Spirituality and Culture Conference to the Solidarity Ball – there is always something happening at HDS.



 

   ![HDS students applauding at an event](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-12/09012022-Convocation-6697.jpg?itok=W2BAxSG9) 

 

 

 

  [### Title IX and Identity-Based Reporting

 ](/community-life/student-life/title-ix-and-identity-based-resources)For Title IX and Identity-Based reporting, policy, and procedures, connect with OSL or other support faculty and staff regarding issues related to sex, gender, and sexuality (including sexual and gender-based harassment and sexual assault).



 

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##  HDS Student Organization Spotlight 

 



  [### Research in Motion: Two HDS Students Awarded Prestigious Traveling Fellowships 

 ](/news/2026/05/20/research-motion-hds-students-awarded-prestigious-traveling-fellowships) May 20, 2026 

Two Harvard Divinity School students have received 2026–27 Harvard Traveling Fellowships to pursue independent research.



 

 

   ![Alex Bayer and Rachale Schremp](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Alex-Rachael-Banner_0.jpg?h=e65d7897&itok=rS5uU9kf) 

 



 

 

   [### Narratives of Grace and Presence: HDS Students Receive 2026 Buechner Prize 

 ](/news/2026/05/20/narratives-grace-presence-hds-students-receive-2026-buechner-prize) May 20, 2026 

Ivy Wang and Sally Wang were recognized for senior papers exploring care, grief, accompaniment, and spiritual presence.



 

 

   ![Sally Wang, left, and Ivy Wang](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Sally-Ivy-Banner.jpg?itok=KapCecev) 

 



 

 

   [### Six Moments from the HDS 2026 Billings Preaching Finals 

 ](/news/2026/05/07/six-moments-hds-2026-billings-preaching-finals) May 07, 2026 

Annual competition celebrates Harvard Divinity School students who demonstrate outstanding preaching and pulpit presence.



 

 

   ![Billings Preaching Finalists and Scripture reading winners](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Billings-Group.jpg?itok=ucEQ0WdY) 

 



 

 

   [### ‘Where Hearts and Minds Meet': Sabbi Lall, MDiv ’26, on Her Call to Chaplaincy 

 ](/news/2026/05/01/where-hearts-and-minds-meet-sabbi-lall-mdiv-26-her-call-chaplaincy) May 01, 2026 

Through study of Buddhist and Hindu texts, mentorships with faculty, and affirming ministry experiences, Sabbi Lall’s call to chaplaincy was answered at Harvard Divinity School.



 

  [Tyler Sprouse](/people/tyler-sprouse)

 

   ![Sabbi Lall headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/043026_Sabbi_3%20banner%20resize.jpg?itok=tUnn251C) 

 



 

 

   [### Hope Podcast: Featuring Michelle Millben, MTS Candidate

 ](/news/2025/12/01/hope-podcast-featuring-michelle-millben-mts-candidate) December 01, 2025 

On this episode of the Hope Podcast, we hear from MTS candidate Michelle Millben about family, spiritual math, and the substance of things hoped for.



 

 

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   [### Video: 2025 Multireligious Commencement Service

 ](/news/2025/06/05/video-2025-multireligious-commencement-service) June 05, 2025 

The 2025 HDS Multireligious Commencement Service was developed by members of the graduating class and featured readings, prayers, music, poetry, and more representing the religious and spiritual traditions of the class of 2025.



 

 

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   [### From Saints to Serpents: HDS Students Win 2025 Buechner Prize 

 ](/news/2025/05/22/saints-serpents-hds-students-win-2025-buechner-prize) May 22, 2025 

Tess Dufrechou, MDiv ’25, and Kat Woodard, MDiv ’25, have received the 2025 Frederick Buechner Prize, an award given annually to two graduating MDiv students whose senior papers best embody the vision of the late writer-theologian Frederick Buechner.



 

  [Jonathan Beasley](/people/jonathan-beasley)

 

   ![Tess Dufrechou, MDiv ’25, and Kat Woodard, MDiv ’25 pose for photo with green leaves behind them](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/Tess-Kat-Buechner-Banner.jpg?h=8cb85a2a&itok=bpbo9hh6) 

 



 

 

   [### Joy Castro-Wehr, MDiv ’25, on Listening to Stories as Spiritual Care

 ](/news/2025/05/07/joy-castro-wehr-mdiv-25-listening-stories-spiritual-care) May 07, 2025 

As she prepares to graduate from HDS, Joy Castro-Wehr, MDiv '25, leaves with a unique understanding of spiritual care, one informed by compassionate and creative listening.



 

  [Tyler Sprouse](/people/tyler-sprouse)

 

   ![Joy Castro-Wehr](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/04302025-JoyCastroWehrHeadshots003.jpg?h=fde43e31&itok=H6m2OHRL) 

 



 

 

   [### Michael Fuhrman, MDiv ’25, on Living a Philosophy of Presence

 ](/news/2025/05/07/michael-fuhrman-mdiv-25-living-philosophy-presence) May 07, 2025 

Michael Fuhrman, MDiv '25, is graduating from HDS with a robust philosophy of presence and listening, one shaped by study and community.



 

  [Jonathan Beasley](/people/jonathan-beasley)

 

   ![Michael Fuhrman](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/05022025-MichaelFuhrmanHeadshots-010.jpg?itok=V_l_4Ld-) 

 



 

 

   [### Video: 2025 Billings Preaching Competition Finals

 ](/news/2025/04/23/video-2025-billings-preaching-competition-finals) April 23, 2025 

Each spring, the Office of Ministry Studies organizes the Billings Preaching Prize Finals, an annual preaching competition open to all HDS students who have not previously won.



 

 

   ![Hannah DeSouza preaching during the Billings competition](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/Screenshot%202025-05-01%20145925.png?itok=9loX5QXN) 

 



 

 

   [### Hope Podcast: Featuring Paula Ortiz, MDiv Candidate

 ](/news/2025/03/26/hope-podcast-featuring-paula-ortiz-mdiv-candidate) March 26, 2025 

In this episode of the Hope Podcast, we hear from 2nd year MDiv candidate Paula Ortiz. Together we discuss the Andes mountains, being awestruck, and seeing hope in the present.



 

 

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   [### Hope Podcast: Featuring Marty Matinage, MDiv Candidate

 ](/news/2025/03/03/hope-podcast-featuring-marty-matinage-mdiv-candidate) March 03, 2025 

In this episode of the Hope Podcast, first-year Marty Martinage explains how storytelling, representation, and even silly stickers can help guide us to hope.



 

 

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  [### International Students

 ](/community-life/student-life/student-support)International students enliven and enrich the HDS student body. OSL provides support for the unique challenges experienced by our international students as well as navigating the administrative requirements related to studying in the United States.



 

   ![HDS international students sitting at an event](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-12/04242015_BMI_Sessions_0526.jpg?itok=dE_sZ9y3) 

 

 

 

  [### Technology

 ](/community-life/technology)The HDS Office of Information Technology & Media Services and Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) work together to support teaching, learning, research, and administration at Harvard Divinity School by providing a robust technological infrastructure and related services.



 

   ![Technology being used to live stream a worship service](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-12/09292021-DisciplesNoonService-097%20%281%29.jpg?itok=cGjQMLV_) 

 

 

 

  [### Getting to Know Campus

 ](/community-life/student-life/getting-to-know-campus)Transportation, dining, nearby fitness centers, lockers, and more.



 

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  [### Campus Safety

 ](/community-life/student-life/campus-safety)Safety tips and resources, information on the Campus Escort Program, bicycle registration and safety, campus shuttle and transportation services, and more.



 

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##  Contact Office of Student Life 

**Location:** Swartz Hall, 1st Floor

**Hours:** (academic year)  
Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm

**Phone:** 617.496.6569

**Email:** <studentlife@hds.harvard.edu>

**Social**: @hdsstudentlife on Instagram

 

 



  [### Katie Caponera

 ](/people/kathryn-caponera)Director of Student Life

 

 

 

   [### Hyunju (Lauren) Jung

 ](/people/hyunju-lauren-jung)Student Services Coordinator

 

 

 

   [### Kelly Tyman

 ](/people/kelly-tyman) <accessibility@hds.harvard.edu>Assistant Director for Student Support