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Start of Term Information for Faculty
Upcoming Dates for the Harvard College Fall 2025 Semester:
- Tuesday, August 12–Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Incoming student Course Registration
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Incoming students course registration deadline - August 25–September 9, 2025
- Add/drop period
- Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- Fall Term begins. First meeting of fall term classes.
- December 3, 2025
- Last meeting of fall term classes.
- Wednesday, December 10–Friday, December 19, 2025
- Final Examination Period
Upcoming Dates for the Harvard College Spring 2026 Semester:
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Spring 2026 Course Registration begins
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Spring 2026 Course Registration deadline
- Monday, January 12, 2026
- Open Add/Drop Period begins
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Spring term begins. First meeting of spring term classes.
- Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Open Add/Drop deadline. After this date students must obtain permission from all instructors to enroll in courses.
- Saturday, March 14–Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Spring Recess
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Fall 2026 – Course Registration begins for returning students.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Fall 2026 Course Registration Deadline for returning students.
- Thursday, May 7– Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Final Examination Period
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Spring term Grades Released.
For the full academic calendar, please visit the FAS Registrar’s Calendar.
Quick Links
Messages from the Dean
Visit the OUE Document Library to view archives of communications sent to faculty by Dean Amanda Claybaugh.
Undergraduate Program Reviews
The Standing Committee on Undergraduate Educational Policy (EPC) invites departments and curriculum committees to participate in periodic reviews of their undergraduate programs. Visit the OUE Document Library for more information about the process, including the upcoming schedule.
Report on Grading
In May 2022, in response to growing concerns among the Faculty over rising grades, Dean Rakesh Khurana commissioned the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) to compile a report on grading at Harvard College to present recent grade data and possible approaches to addressing Faculty concerns.
Honor Code
Find resources available to students and faculty to support a culture of integrity through the Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct.
Instructional Support
Teaching support is vital to further the educational mission of Harvard College, providing educational instruction to undergraduates and graduate students while enabling a graduate student to develop teaching skills.
Funding for Teaching
Explore available opportunities to fund projects in pedagogy, course development, course innovation, and undergraduate education.
Testing Center
Instructors may use the FAS Testing Center, located at the Student Organization Center at Hilles (SOCH), for students with approved exam accommodations.
Academic Policy & Handbooks
Teaching at the Faculty of Arts & Sciences
All teaching-related information can be found on the Teaching at FAS website. Divided into five clear sections: Proposing, Designing, Planning, Teaching, and Get Help, this website will assist you in navigating the teaching process and making the most of the available resources. Here, you’ll discover valuable insights about designing courses and assignments, updates on recently enacted FAS policies, and a wealth of other resources to enhance your teaching experience.
Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
The OUE partners with the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning on several initiatives, including the Pedagogy Fellows Program, teaching conferences, and the Certificates of Distinction in Teaching for Teaching Fellows. We invite faculty and graduate students who are interested in strengthening their teaching skills and courses to explore the many offerings of the Bok Center.
Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship
The Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship (MPES) supports innovations in teaching and learning through civically engaged experiential learning in or with community beyond the Harvard context. The Engaged Scholarship website offers resources to teaching staff, course fellows, and students to support the pursuit of engaged coursework and research.
Contact Us
If you have an idea for another way that we can support your work teaching undergraduates, please do not hesitate to contact us at oue@fas.harvard.edu.