# Message Center ## expand\_more ## What's on this page? - [Harvard College student messages](#hcol) - [Harvard Griffin GSAS student messages](#gsas) - [Instructor messages](#faculty) - [Staff messages](#staff) - [About our affiliate communications](#affiliates) ## Who is this for? FAS students, faculty, and staff looking for current and past messages for the current academic year from the Registrar's Office ## Harvard College Students [### Introducing the new my.Harvard ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/introducing-the-new-myharvard) June 25, 2026 [### Review Final Exam Dates, Locations and Policies ](https://mailchi.mp/1d0861bf0d92/helpful-information-for-final-exams) April 30, 2026 [### Fall 2026 Registration Due Tomorrow ](https://mailchi.mp/475b10bdb17f/fall-registration-due-tomorrow-6184549) April 14, 2026 [### Finalize Your Fall 2026 Enrollment Avoid $50 Fee (Targeted Recipients) ](https://mailchi.mp/3301fc946416/finalize-your-fall-2026-registration-6184541) April 13, 2026 [### Review Your Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule ](https://mailchi.mp/18b2f2f53836/check-your-final-exam-schedule-6184485) April 06, 2026 [### Fall 2026 Course Registration is Now Open ](https://mailchi.mp/cd8cd62ade82/fall-course-registration-is-now-open-6184456) April 01, 2026 [### Verify Your Diploma Details by April 1 ](https://mailchi.mp/e301122ba5ba/due-oct-17-verify-your-diploma-information-6184396) March 24, 2026 [### Get Ready for Fall 2026 Course Registration ](https://mailchi.mp/4c8a4ff0ce19/prepare-for-fall-course-registration-v52gle0tb6-6184386) March 23, 2026 [### For Returning Students: Fall Registration opens April 1 ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/prepare-now-for-fall-2026-course-registration) March 23, 2026 [### Apply to Graduate by March 18 ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/action-required-apply-to-graduate-by-march-18) March 05, 2026 [### Last Day to Add/Drop for Spring 2026 Courses ](https://mailchi.mp/ca579be3973a/confirm-your-course-schedule-today-before-1159pm) February 23, 2026 [### Check your final spring exam schedule ](https://mailchi.mp/d1e851dc6886/check-your-final-exam-schedule-6184057) February 12, 2026 [### May 2026 Degree Applications are Open ](https://mailchi.mp/2f1986d08a11/may-degree-applications-now-open-6184085) February 11, 2026 [### Congratulations on your February Graduation! ](https://mailchi.mp/be675ed161b0/congrats-6183984) February 10, 2026 [### Spring Check-In Due Today (College) ](https://mailchi.mp/11499564697f/its-time-to-check-in-6183921) January 26, 2026 ## Harvard Griffin GSAS Students [### Introducing the new my.Harvard ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/introducing-the-new-myharvard-6184909) June 25, 2026 [### Review Final Exam Dates, Locations and Policies ](https://mailchi.mp/c8cac8d9e2cd/helpful-information-for-final-exams-6184646) May 01, 2026 [### Submit your Dissertation by May 13 ](https://mailchi.mp/8f055f6ac187/dissertations-due-by-may-6184660) April 30, 2026 [### Fall 2026 Registration Due Tomorrow ](https://mailchi.mp/1606474f8a37/h80hi8owzf-6184548) April 14, 2026 [### Complete Your Fall 2026 Enrollment Today (Targeted Recipients) ](https://mailchi.mp/75b77cfbd9a9/please-register-for-your-minimum-course-load-6184538) April 13, 2026 [### Fall 2026 Course Registration is Now Open ](https://mailchi.mp/8b3c65e5118a/fall-registration-is-now-open-6184455) April 01, 2026 [### Verify Your Diploma Details by April 1 ](https://mailchi.mp/e301122ba5ba/due-oct-17-verify-your-diploma-information-6184396) March 24, 2026 [### Get Ready for Fall 2026 Course Registration ](https://mailchi.mp/3fd8d018a70a/prepare-for-fall-course-registration-6184388) March 23, 2026 [### The November Degree Application is Now Open ](https://mailchi.mp/f59f96c4aa79/november-degree-application-now-open-6184376) March 20, 2026 [### GSAS Enroll in spring courses by 11:59pm tonight ](https://mailchi.mp/c67452d89828/add-or-enroll-in-courses-by-1159pm-tonight-6184272) March 09, 2026 [### Apply to Graduate by March 18 ](https://mailchi.mp/e234ba7a6532/action-required-apply-to-graduate-by-march-6184268) March 05, 2026 [### Check your final spring exam schedule ](https://mailchi.mp/04450db5121c/check-your-final-exam-schedule-6184058) February 12, 2026 [### May 2026 Degree Applications are Open ](https://mailchi.mp/34de8190da9e/may-degree-applications-now-open-6184084) February 11, 2026 [### Congratulations on your February Graduation! ](https://mailchi.mp/e12ce7091cb2/congrats-6183887) February 10, 2026 [### Spring Check-In Due Today (GSAS) ](https://mailchi.mp/0da5d8f916ef/its-time-to-check-in-6183920) January 26, 2026 ## Instructors [### Spring Grading is Open: Start with May Degree Candidate Grades ](https://mailchi.mp/17211d5bcfde/spring-grading-open-prioritize-may-degree-candidate-grades-6184662) May 01, 2026 [### Prepare to Administer your Upcoming Exams ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/prepare-for-final-exams-6184648) April 30, 2026 [### Finalize Fall 2026 Sections and Review Petitions ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/finalize-spring-sections-registration-is-due-today-6184557) April 15, 2026 [### Fall 2026 Registration is Open Through April 15 ](https://mailchi.mp/079d27c7215a/spring-registration-is-open-6184466) April 01, 2026 [### Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule with Locations ](https://mailchi.mp/7a054d461a4d/fall-2025-final-exam-schedule-with-locations-6184444) March 31, 2026 [### Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Progress Reports ](https://mailchi.mp/ef0a057b6137/spring-mid-term-progress-reports-open-6184372) March 23, 2026 [### Opt in to FAS Testing Center for Spring 2026 Midterm Exams ](https://mailchi.mp/da4f0f480c4c/reminder-opt-into-the-fas-testing-center-this-term-6184199) February 24, 2026 [### Update 2026 Fall Course Details by February 23 ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/final-reminder-update-fall-course-details-by-feb-23) February 19, 2026 [### Spring 2026 final exam schedule published ](https://mailchi.mp/117350d832aa/fall-2025-final-exam-schedule-6184059) February 12, 2026 [### Spring Mid-Term Progress Reports ](https://mailchi.mp/313385c477d3/spring-mid-term-progress-reports-open-6184076) February 11, 2026 [### Finalize Fall 2026 courses for students ](https://mailchi.mp/31591ae50b9a/due-feb-23-finalize-fall-2026-courses-for-students-6184037) February 09, 2026 [### Reminder: Opt in to the FAS Testing Center ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/reminder-opt-into-the-fas-testing-center-this-term-6183950) January 28, 2026 [### Opt in to FAS Testing Center ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/fas-testing-center-how-to-opt-in-and-key-guidelines) January 20, 2026 [### Plan for Spring 2026 - Add/Drop and Exams ](https://mailchi.mp/3d3f8ce481a2/action-required-prepare-for-spring-term-6183829) January 08, 2026 [### Fall 2025 Grading is Open in my.harvard ](https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=1bc007f7e873895cbe5328871&id=c098cdf796) December 04, 2025 ## Staff [### Harvard College Degree Recommendations Due May 19 at 12pm ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/due-may-19-at-12pm-harvard-college-degree-recommendations) May 15, 2026 [### Harvard Griffin GSAS Degree Recommendations Due May 19 at 12pm ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/due-may-19-at-12pm-harvard-college-degree-recommendations-6184773) May 15, 2026 [### Enter Fall 2026 Classroom Preferences by May 1st ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/reminder-fall-2026-classroom-preferences-6184551) April 16, 2026 [### Approve Secondary Field & Language Citation Candidates by May 19 ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/action-required-by-may-19) April 14, 2026 [### Enter Fall 2026 Classroom Preferences ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/enter-fall-2026-classroom-preferences-6184464) April 01, 2026 [### GSAS - May Degree Recommendations Due May 19 ](https://mailchi.mp/c3340357fd0a/february-degree-recommendations-due-january-6184421) March 26, 2026 [### HCOL - May Degree Recommendations Due May 19 ](https://mailchi.mp/2e96de502c8c/harvard-college-may-degree-recommendations-open-through-may-6184416) March 26, 2026 [### New Process for GSAS Degree Applications ](https://mailchi.mp/2ad04505db54/november-degree-application-now-open-6184369) March 20, 2026 [### Update Advising Committees and Meet with Advisees ](https://mailchi.mp/3a7dbf8a5468/action-required-promote-early-advising-meetings-ahead-of-registration-6184304) March 11, 2026 [### Submit Course and Section Classroom Preferences in EMS Starting April 1 ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/spring-2026-classroom-preferences-and-timeline-6184286) March 09, 2026 [### Fall 2026 registration trainings and guides ](https://mailchi.mp/25966d32aeda/register-now-for-our-upcoming-trainings-on-advising-committee-management-classroom-preferences-and-fall-registration-6184266) March 05, 2026 [### (GSAS) Notify eligible students: May 2026 degree applications open ](https://mailchi.mp/d9c86264c87c/may-degree-applications-are-open-through-march-6184088) February 12, 2026 [### (HCOL) Notify eligible students: May 2026 degree applications open ](https://mailchi.mp/8af25eb47740/qzwncavsuc) February 12, 2026 [### Harvard College AAR Updates Due January 30 ](https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=1bc007f7e873895cbe5328871&id=e874977594) January 28, 2026 [### Spring 2026 Classroom Assignments ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/spring-2026-course-locations-sent-to-teaching-staff) January 14, 2026 [### GSAS AAR Report Updates Due February 16 ](https://mailchi.mp/b148e4182975/ugukmcy39l-6183861) January 14, 2026 [### February Degree Recommendations Due Jan. 20 (HCOL) ](https://mailchi.mp/261967d717c0/february-degree-recommendations-due-january-20) January 12, 2026 [### February Degree Recommendations Due Jan. 20 (GSAS) ](https://mailchi.mp/de09c6743388/february-degree-recommendations-due-january-6183822) January 12, 2026 [### Spring 2026 Classroom Assignments - Teaching Staff ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/spring-2026-course-locations-sent-to-teaching-staff) January 08, 2026 [### AAR and Fields Updates Due January 30 ](https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=1bc007f7e873895cbe5328871&id=fba7c3beb7) December 12, 2025 [### February 2026 Degree Recommendations Open (GSAS) ](https://mailchi.mp/4f917696b9f5/february-degree-recommendations-open-6183599) December 05, 2025 [### February 2026 Degree Recommendations Open (HCOL) ](https://mailchi.mp/56d491c10fae/february-degree-recommendations-open) December 05, 2025 [### AY 26-27 Curriculum is Open ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/ay-26-27-curriculum-is-open) November 06, 2025 [### Enter Spring 2026 Classroom Preferences ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/enter-spring-2026-classroom-preferences?e=9056e4b242) November 03, 2025 [### Reminder - Concentration Approvals Needed by Oct. 10th ](https://mailchi.mp/13427b68fc91/approve-concentration-declarations-by-oct-10) October 07, 2025 [### Reminder - Nov. Degree Recommendations Due Oct. 21st (HCOL) ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/fas-graduation-tracker-is-open-6183308) October 07, 2025 [### Reminder - Nov. Degree Recommendations Due Oct. 21st (GSAS) ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/gsas-graduation-tracker-is-open-6183307) October 07, 2025 [### Spring 2026 Classroom Preferences and Timeline ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/spring-2026-classroom-preferences-and-timeline-6183279) October 06, 2025 [### GSAS February Degree Applications Due December 1 ](https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=1bc007f7e873895cbe5328871&id=aa633fa0d5) October 01, 2025 [### HCOL February Degree Applications Open Until December 1 ](https://mailchi.mp/fas.harvard.edu/february-2026-degree-applications-open) October 01, 2025 ## About our affiliate communications Instructors and staff can subscribe to receive copies of messages sent to our constituents. 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