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Advising

Our program advisors are here to help you. Admission advisor Maura McGlame can answer admission-related questions. Stephen Blinn, associate director of professional programs, will advise you once you are admitted.

Admission advising

Maura McGlame Meet with Maura McGlame to learn about the program and receive application advice. She is available for phone, e-mail, and on-campus appointments.

Please contact the program office to schedule an appointment.

Hours: Mondays–Fridays, 9 am–4 pm
Contact: em@dcemail.harvard.edu; (617) 495-9414

Advising once you have been admitted

Stephen Blinn Once you have applied and been admitted, you can meet with Stephen Blinn, associate director of professional programs, to receive course selection advice and to learn more about requirements and student services.

Stephen is available for phone, e-mail, and on-campus appointments, and videoconferencing through Skype.

Hours: Mondays–Fridays, 8 am–4 pm
Contact: stephen_blinn@harvard.edu; (617) 495-9414

Thesis and capstone advising

Thesis. Based on your research interest, you will be assigned a research advisor to help you refine your thesis topic and research proposal.

Capstone. In the semester before capstone registration, consult George Buckley (gbuckley@fas.harvard.edu) in person to discuss your capstone idea.

Tips from our advisors

  • Read the website thoroughly. Most of your questions are answered here.
  • Attend an information session.
  • Use the degree course search when choosing courses.
  • Apply in the semester you anticipate completing your third preadmission course. Being a degree candidate has its perks, including early registration and access to various resources. See the benefits of degree candidacy.
  • Take advantage of resources such as the Career and Academic Resource Center, Writing Center, and libraries.
  • Be aware of academic integrity policies and registration deadlines in the calendar. If you cannot complete a course, don’t just stop attending: formally withdraw from the class by the required deadline.
  • Become part of the Harvard community. Join the student association and the Environmental Management Club, and attend campus events listed in the Harvard Gazette calendar.