House Administrator

House Administrator Beth Terry runs the day-to-day operations of the Lowell House Office. These duties include supporting the Faculty and Resident Deans, overseeing student and tutor housing assignments, the House budget, Lowell annual calendar, commencement, and reservations. Beth liaises with other administrative branches of the university including various College Offices, Dining Services, Facilities, Financial Services, Alumni Services, Campus Services, and other deans’ offices. 

FALLHOUSING DATES AND DEADLINES:

August 27, House opens for Sophomore arrivals

August 29 (or thereafter), House opens to all returning students

October 19, deadline for Returning Student Application (to return into Lowell housing from Leave, from Study Abroad, or from Off-Campus housing)

November 9, no-fee deadline for cancelling housing for spring 2027 (for any and all reason)

November 22, $250 fee deadline for any cancellation of housing for spring 2027

COLLEGE HOUSING FORMS: Link to online housing portal to do any housing forms including winter recess applications.

College deadlines and fees for housing cancellation

QUESTIONS ABOUT LOWELL HOUSING? To see sample pics, floorplans, or square footage index of any student room, go to our Rooms link: https://lowell.harvard.edu/rooms

OVERNIGHT GUEST POLICY: Students may only host non-Harvard guests with the express permission of your resident tutor or House Office and not for longer than 3 nights. If you have roommates, they must be consulted. Campus visitors must follow all University policies while on campus including being vaccinated and boosted, and they must register with the Lowell Building Manager’s Office when they arrive. 

Housing assignments? Cancellations?  Returning applications? Questions about taking a Leave of Absence? These things affect your term bill and you DO need to take action ahead of time!  Email Beth if you are considering an LOA or if you just want to discuss your options.