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Student FAQ page
Academic Resources
Calendars and Schedules
Computing Resources
Fellowships
Resources for Teaching Fellows and Teaching Assistants
Student Forms
Other Resources

Welcome to NELC!

Please click here for an outline of information designed to help you acclimate.
Always feel free to ask us any additional questions. You may reach us at the following phone numbers:

Jay Harris, Department Chair, 495-0829, Room 107
Peter Machinist, Director of Undergraduate Studies, 495-0333, Room 301
Wolfhart Heinrichs, Director of Graduate Studies, 495-3977, Room 209
Linda Mishkin, Department Administrator 496-6055, Dept. Office, 107a
Ann Cooper, Staff Assistant/Student Coordinator 496-4960, Dept. Office
Jill Roszhart , Staff Assistant, 496-6982, Dept. Office
Mary Medlin, Staff Assistant, 495-5757, Dept. Office


Academic Resources
FAS Courses of Instruction
FAS Student Handbook (for undergraduate students)
GSAS Handbook (for graduate students)
NELC Graduate Student Handbook 2007-2008
NELC Undergraduate Concentrator's Handbook 2007-2008
NELC Graduate Student FAQ
-Departmental Language Exam FAQ
-General and Special Exams FAQ
-Prospectus FAQ
-Dissertation FAQ

Calendars and Schedules
Three year academic calendar (2007 - 2010)
Schedule of religious holidays from HDS (2007 - 2008)
NELC Departmental Exam Schedule
GSAS Degree Application Deadlines
Prospectus Submission Schedule
Dissertation Submission Schedule

Computing Resources
Harvard Arts and Science Computer Services (HASCS)
Create an Email Account
Obtain or Change a PIN number
Technology Services (for ordering IBM and Apple Computers at discounted rates for students)

Fellowships
NELC Departmental Deadlines for GSAS Fellowships
GSAS Fellowships Office
Scholarly Pursuits, includes a chapter on writing fellowship proposals
GSAS Graduate Guide to Grants
Foreign Languages and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS)
Graduate Student Council Conference and Summer Research Grants
Fellowships offered through the Center for Jewish Studies
Center for Middle Eastern Studies Fellowships Webpage

Student Forms
Non-Resident Status Forms (Traveling Scholar, Leave of Absence, Studying at another Harvard school)
Degree Application Form
Degree Reactivation Form

Other Resources
Bureau of Study Counsel (Center for Academic and Personal Counseling)
Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
Dudley House (GSAS Student Center)
Graduate Student Council
GSAS Resources for Students page (includes housing resources, transportation discounts, Harvard Shuttle, maps, academic resources, counseling resources, etc.)
Harvard International Office
Harvard College Library E-Resources in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Office of Career Services
Registrar's Office, FAS
Resources for GSAS Students: What To Do if You Need Help