2021-2022 Academic Year Planning
Update on 7/28/2021 from Giang T. Nguyen, Executive Director, Harvard University Health Services
Over recent weeks we have seen a rise in COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, primarily associated with the Delta variant. We are monitoring the situation and will continue to update our health and safety guidance as needed. For now, a few things you need to know:
- Our best weapon against the Delta variant is campus-wide vaccination. We all play a role in protecting our community. Please report your vaccination status to Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) if you have not done so already.
- The vaccines work in preventing serious infections. A small percentage of vaccinated persons have experienced “breakthrough” infections, but these cases tend to have mild or moderate symptoms (or no symptoms).
- Nearly all serious COVID-19 infections are among unvaccinated persons.
- Masks are another highly effective way to protect ourselves, colleagues, and our loved ones. For that reason, the University will continue to require masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
As we near the start of the fall semester in a few weeks, many of you are already coming to campus and more will begin returning to campus based on plans determined by your individual School, Department, or Unit. Please check the University’s Return to Campus webpage for the latest guidance and helpful resources for faculty, staff, and researchers during this transition.
Thank you again for your commitment to Keep Harvard Healthy as many more members of our community begin returning to campus in the coming weeks.
Further information can be found on the Updates & Community Messages page of the Harvard University Covid-19 Information site.
GSD Building Committee
The newly established GSD Building Committee, which is chaired by Mark Lee (Chair of the Department of Architecture) and includes a mix of design faculty and staff, is charged with establishing and evaluating re-entry strategies and options. Your input and suggestions are welcomed at fallplanning@gsd.harvard.edu
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Verify Your Vaccination
Harvard is requiring COVID vaccination for all community members who will have any on-campus presences this fall, including students, faculty, staff, and researchers. You can verify your vaccination here.
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GSD Coronavirus Guidance
Information for the Harvard Graduate School of Design Community - students, faculty and staff
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Harvard University Coronavirus Website
The latest University updates and guidance
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Harvard University Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Vaccine guidelines, availability and planning.
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Harvard University Testing and Tracing
Resources, policies and data for the Harvard Community
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Harvard University Health Services COVID-19
Information and Resources
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Return to Campus Checklist
Contact information and procedures for the GSD Community
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Harvard International Office
Information on general travel and visa concerns, student issues, work authorization applications, etc.
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Academic Calendars & Schedules
Key dates for the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar
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Student Forum
The executive board level of the GSD's elected student government. The Student Forum works to improve student life at the GSD and serves as a link between the student body and the school administration.
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GSD Now
A digital platform for the GSD community of students, faculty, and staff, offering a new space intended to show (and provide access to) the full breadth of activity happening across the school at any given time.
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Emergency Information
An outline of contact information, emergency, and evacuation procedures.
Striving toward a return
