Advising for Sophomores
During your sophomore year, you will be supported by an extensive network of advisors, including a network of advising support in your House or Residential Community and your future concentration.
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During your sophomore year, you will be supported by an extensive network of advisors, including a network of advising support in your House or Residential Community and your future concentration. All sophomores have an advising network that includes a:
In the first semester of your sophomore year, you will continue to work with your Pre-Concentration Advisor. This advisor will support you through two important transitions during your third term: into your House or Residential Community and into your concentration. Your advisor will help you with course selection and registration, choosing your concentration, and connecting you with concentration advisors. After concentration declaration, you will be assigned a new advisor within your chosen department who will guide you through concentration requirements and co-curricular opportunities such as research, study abroad, and summer opportunities.
As you progress in your studies, you will benefit from the guidance of advisors in your residence and from specialist advisors in your chosen field. You will also continue to build your own network of advisors, seeking multiple perspectives on how to make the most of your time at Harvard and accomplish your academic goals.
College Curriculum & Requirements
In your sophomore year, it is important to consider how you you will fulfill college’s curriculum by ensuring you are on track to complete your required courses. If you have not already, consider asking your advisor about establishing a four-year plan to set you up for success.
Concentration Exploration & Declaration
In the fall of your sophomore year, you will declare your concentration(s). Ahead of this time, it is important to research your fields of interest by exploring our Concentrations and Secondary Fields webpage, and meeting with advisors in your departments of interest. Ask concentration advisors about the departments’ requirements and the process to declare so that you are well prepared to complete them.
Drop-In Advising
If you want to speak to an advisor in the Advising Programs Office, advisors on our staff are happy to connect with you via drop-in advising. We are available to chat about anything—course selection and registration, concentration exploration, curricular requirements or academic policy, and more! Harvard College undergraduates may sign up for an advising appointment via our Crimson Scheduler.