History concentrators are assigned to a House Advisor, who is a Resident or Non-Resident Tutor affiliated with their house. The House Advisor is important in a variety of ways, especially because each concentrator must turn to this person when seeking a signature on the study card. House Advisors make themselves available for study card signing in various ways—some will participate in House-wide card-signing evenings, while others will publicize times that they are available.

However, the day before the study card is due should not be the only time that you should meet with your House Advisor. You may also want to avail yourself of his/her advice earlier in shopping week to discuss your broader interests and goals in the concentration, and to gain insights on courses that may not appear in the CUE guide or in the Courses of Instruction. House Advisors are available to discuss general program requirements, but can also be an intellectual resource for concentrators. Sophomores trying to decide which Major Field within History to declare should seek their House Advisor’s feedback. Juniors trying to find a thesis advisor should consult with their House Advisor to discuss their thesis plans and to receive recommendations on which faculty and graduate students to contact as potential thesis advisors.

You must consult your House Advisor whenever you are considering making a petition or proposing a joint concentration. In addition, House Advisors are encouraged to promote a History community within the residential setting, so you should participate in the events that they organize.

For 2007-08, the House Advisors are as follows. Undergraduates affiliated with Dudley House should consider Caron Yee, Undergraduate Coordinator, as the equivalent of their House Advisor.