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"One Harvard, One Online Classroom" Gen Ed courses

August 26, 2020

Two Fall 2020 Gen Ed courses are open to all Harvard University students as "One Harvard, One Online Classroom" offerings. Michael Sandel is teaching... Read more about "One Harvard, One Online Classroom" Gen Ed courses

Students Invited to Join the Gen Ed Committee

August 20, 2020

The Standing Committee on General Education values student input and is looking to invite three undergraduates to join this year. Responsible for the intellectual and pedagogical oversight of the Program in General Education, the Committee ordinarily meets twice a month on Wednesday mornings during term time. Interested and available students should apply online by September 1st.

Gen Ed faculty create virtual community

August 17, 2020

Gen Ed faculty were featured in a Harvard Gazette article on how professors are adapting their courses to create virtual community.

Daniel Carpenter, teaching...

Explore Fall 2020 Gen Ed courses

August 17, 2020

Interested in exploring Fall 2020 Gen Ed courses? Check out Gen Ed Course Preview Days on Tuesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 20.

You can also see a list of courses filterable by category, the...

Start-of-term advising

August 13, 2020

Gen Ed will be hosting remote drop-in advising hours during shopping and registration at the following times:

Tuesday, August 18 - 3-5pm
Wednesday, August 19 - 9-10am, 2-3pm
Thursday, August 20 - 12-2pm
Friday, August 21 - 10am-12pm
Tuesday, August 25 - 3-5pm
Wednesday, August 26 - 9-10am, 2-3pm
Thursday, August 27 - 12-2pm
Friday, August 28 - 10am-12pm

All times are EDT. The Gen Ed office is currently working remotely,...

Gen Ed Course Preview Days

August 7, 2020

Explore Fall 2020 Gen Ed courses during Shopping Week:

Tuesday, August 18th, 1-5pm EDT
Thursday, August 20, 9am-1pm EDT

Urgent Problems and Enduring Questions

August 7, 2020

In Gen Ed courses, students examine enduring questions that humanity has faced for millennia and urgent problems we face today. Discover the problems and questions explored in Fall 2020 Gen Ed courses. Read more about Urgent Problems and Enduring Questions

News and Announcements

Gen Ed student prize submissions due March 18th

March 1, 2024

The Program in General Education has established the General Education Prize to inspire Harvard College students to reflect on the transformational nature of their Gen Ed learning experiences. Up to five $500 prizes will be awarded annually. Submissions are due on Monday, March 18th.... Read more about Gen Ed student prize submissions due March 18th