Graduate Student Council

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) represents the interests of the GSAS student body in academic, residential, and administrative matters that directly affect graduate students. Issues related to athletics, medical care, transportation and safety, technology, and child care have all been important on the GSC agenda.

The Council is composed of representatives from each of the 50+ departments and programs in GSAS. Representatives act as liaisons between their departments and the Council as a whole. Through monthly meetings, open discussion, and committee work, the Council sets its policy and working goals. As a GSAS student--and as a member of the GSC--you have full right to take part in the Council by attending and participating in monthly meetings.

As part of its role of representing GSAS students before the Graduate School and the University, the GSC elects student representatives to various FAS (Faculty of Arts and Sciences) and university-wide committees. It supports graduate students in their academic work, provides conference and research grants, as well as funding for recognized GSAS student organizations and student groups, and organizes special events such as the Brunch for Student Families. The GSC also operates a free laser printing facility for GSAS students in the Dudley House Library.

As well as being student-run, the GSC is student-funded. Funding for all GSC activities, programs and facilities comes directly from GSAS students through the contribution of the $20 GSC fee assessed on each resident student's November term bill. The GSC receives no direct funding from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences or from the University.