Navigating Harvard / FAS
With thousands of faculty, students, and staff spread out over ten million gross square feet, understanding the FAS landscape can feel a little overwhelming. The information below will help you navigate this dynamic web of locations and commuting options.
Navigating Harvard/FAS
Harvard/FAS 101
Here are some "basics" that will help you be a knowledgeable and proud member of our FAS and University-wide communities.
- About Harvard. Facts and figures about the University.
- Harvard Terms and Acronyms.
- Harvard Frequently Asked Questions.
- Harvard University Fact Book. All the basics about Harvard's enrollment, resources, and administration.
- FAS Academics and Research. Find out about what Harvard's world-renowned faculty is teaching and researching.
Getting Around Harvard/FAS
Whether you're driving, bicycling, walking, or taking public transportation, we will do our best to make it easy and cost-efficient for you to get to, from, and around FAS.
Harvard's CommuterChoice program is the go-to place for commuting information, including biking, public transit passes, Zipcar memberships, ridesharing, campus shuttles, van services, and more.
Employees are eligible to apply for an annual parking permit. Harvard Transportation & Parking Services includes rate information, an online application, maps, and more.
Workplace and Personal Safety
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides safety trainings for those who work with hazardous materials or in potentially hazardous conditions.
- The Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) (617-495-1212) is responsible for the safety and security of Harvard’s staff and students.
- Harvard University Campus Escort Program (HUCEP) teams provide walking escorts every night during the academic year, and cover the Yard, River, and Quad areas.
