The Leverett House FAQ

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Ask Chief about...
General Leverett Questions, Events

Ask Catherine about...
Academics

Ask JoAnn about...
Housing

Ask Paul about...
For questions concerning being locked out, facilities, rooms, bathrooms, Internet connections, phones, the change machine, laundry, furniture, summer storage and other building and facility related queries, see Paul's Facilities page.

1 Ask Chief, the House Master
2 Ask Catherine, Resident Dean
3 Ask JoAnn, House Admin
4 Other Questions
- 4.1 In Leverett
- 4.2 Outside Leverett

Ask Chief, the House Master

Greetings, Leverite, new or old. My name is Chief, House Master of Leverett. The one thing I want you to know right now is that you can find almost anything you want to know right here on the website. If you can't find it, tell us and we'll add it!

If you have any remaining questions about Leverett, House Events, or Tutors, send me an email.

When can I move in to Leverett House?

Fall move in for Leverett House will begin at 9am on Saturday before Freshman registration (see the Harvard College Academic Calendar for exact dates). You can get the key and your complimentary copy of "Jebediah Leverett: An Extended History of Leverett House" to your new room from the Security Office in the Leverett New Library Building on DeWolfe Street, in front of the Leverett Towers. Check the home page announcements for information on registration, dining hall openings, etc.

I'm a Rising Rabbit! What is the Sophomore Outing? When is it? What should I bring? Where do I go?

The Sophomore Outing is an annual, mandatory bundle of fun, beginning with lunch at 11:30 AM. This event is your formal welcoming party upon entering Leverett House. Check the front page announcements for dates and times.

Yo Chief, when's Junior Parents Weekend?

To find out the most up-to-date information on dates and times, watch for home page announcements.

The Junior Parents Weekend (JPW) is a two-day program that focuses on the third-year experience and current issues on the Harvard campus, and is typically the first Friday and Saturday of March. Parents of Juniors are encouraged to arrive on Thursday in order to enjoy the full extent of the activities: lectures by distinguished faculty, panel discussions on college life and careers, a reception and luncheon in each House, and visits to classes and University museums. The program is arranged by the Harvard College Parents Association. The Director, Julia "Judy" Garrett Fox, selects between one and four Juniors from each House for the JPW committee. If you would like to participate in the JPW planning: 1) contact Chief with your interest, 2) contact the previous year's House reps and have them recommend you to Judy Fox before Thanksgiving Break of your Junior Year. Programs are mailed to parents in February.

Dear Chief, they're forcing me to leave here after four years. Do I get a consolation prize like a diploma or something? When's commencement?

Yep. To find out the most up-to-date information on dates and times for Commencement, check the home page announcements. Admission tickets are free, but they are required in order to enter Tercentenary Theater. Graduating seniors will received four tickets at Wadsworth House in mid-May. Also, check out the general commencement schedule.

Chief, can I invite my Urdu Professor to one of the Leverett Student-Faculty Dinners?

Sure, Mary Sue. Leverett holds one such dinner each semester. The evening kicks off with a reception in the Master's Residence. Check the House Calendar or watch the home page Announcements for exact dates.

Chief, I need to know: what is this elusive, super-secret society called "HoCo? What is their mission? What will result from their daring and extemporaneous actions?

The Leverett House Committee, affectionately known as HoCo, is an open forum for discussion and functions specifically as the recognized clearing house for arranging a range of fun House activities. In this way, it influences the quality of House life and can effectively convey House sentiment. If you want to actively contribute to House life, work with HoCo!

Weekly open meetings: Sundays at 10 PM, G-Spot or Open House nights at 10:30 PM, Master's Residence.

HoCo organizes the semi-annual 80's dance (the Fall Dance is usually between the Head of the Charles and Thanksgiving, the Spring Dance is usually on the Saturday of Pre-Frosh Weekend), the Leverett Winter and Spring Formals, various House Study Breaks, and other pan-Leverett events.

I have special dietary requirements (Kosher, vegan, etc). Who should I talk to?

Talk to Arthur, our dining hall manager, or call 617-495-4931.

I need a projector so that I can show "Finding Nemo" at the Leverett Save the Fish rally in the Dining Hall. Where can I find one?

We have one that can be used for Leverett events in the Dining Hall. Just ask me.

Chief, where can I find the ever-popular Chief's Photos collection?

You can find them here.

Ask Catherine, Resident Dean

Hi, I'm Catherine, Allston Burr Resident Dean to Leverett House. I'm your academic guide here at Leverett House.

If you have any questions not answered here pertaining to academics, study cards, taking a leave of absence, petitioning the ad board, exams, or the registrar, do not hesitate to email me at le-abrd@fas.harvard.edu or call (617-49)5-2279.

I've got to get out of this core course before it is too late. Where can I find Add/Drop Forms?

Come to the House Office and ask me. We keep the forms in my office on the first floor of F-Tower.

Where can I get waiver forms for Letters of Recommendation?

You can download the waiver form online or pick one up from the House Office.

I need documents from Paris for my study abroad application. Where can I find a FAX machine I can use?

There is a FAX machine in the computer room. The number is (617)493-5055. For confidential documents, you may be able to use the FAX machine in the House Office in F5. The number for that machine is (617)496-1900. Check with Maura, JoAnn or me if you need to use it.

Ask JoAnn, House Admin

Hi, I'm JoAnn, and I'll be the person who will help you find a room of your own in Leverett House.

If you have any questions about the Housing Lottery, Rooming, Interhouse Transfers, Dining Hall Activities not answered here, please contact me at jpdhaas@fas.harvard.edu or call (617-49)5-2278. The House Office hours are 8AM-4PM weekdays, and other hours by appointment.

I'm having some rooming problems. What can I do?

If you're having problems with your rooming situation, please come to the House Office to discuss them with me or e-mail me and we can work out a solution.

How do I post to the Leverett Calendar?

To schedule an event in the JCR, SCR, Private Dining Room (PDR) or D-Entry Dining Room, use the house room reservation system. For other rooms, please send me an e-mail.

I want to throw a party!

Come to the House Office and fill out a Party Form and have it approved. Unfortunately, the form is not available online.

How can I book events in the Dining Hall?

Contact me by e-mail or stop by the House Office. Please check the Leverett Calendar beforehand.

Where can I find out about tabling in the Dining Hall?

Please visit the facilities page to find the regulations.

How do I find out how to transfer into Leverett House?

Spring applications are due in early January with notification on results occurring one week later. You can find more information online.

I'd like to use the library photocopier.

Talk to the librarian on duty, or come talk to me in my office.

How does receiving mail work?

See the Mail page.

How do I post to the lev-announce and lev-open mailing lists?

See the Mailing Lists page.