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Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA)

HESA is the officially recognized student government and umbrella organization for all student groups at the Harvard Extension School.

09/01/2026

Check out these events this week by going to your myDCE portal!

08/31/2026

🍂 Happy first day of fall semester! 🍂

Don’t forget that the drop deadline for full tuition reimbursement ends next Tuesday, September 8!

On behalf of everyone at HESA, we hope everyone has a wonderful semester!

08/27/2026

‼️ September 8, 2026 is the last day to drop classes ‼️

Do not forget to drop your classes on or before September 8th, as it is the last day to make credit changes and to be eligible for a 100% tuition refund!

Key dates to remember:
💡Course drops between September 8 and September 15 will be eligible for a 50% tuition refund!
💡Course drops between September 15 and November 20 will incur a WD grade (shown on course record) and will not be eligible for a tuition refund!

On behalf of everyone at HESA, we hope you have a great semester where you’ll expand your horizons and develop new connections and friendships!

Happy ~almost~ fall semester! 🍂

For more information, see the Harvard Extension School Academic Calendar at https://extension.harvard.edu/registration-admissions/academic-calendar/

08/08/2026

A Call For Service! LAST day to apply! 📣 Harvard Extension Student Association is finalizing our plans for the 2026-2027 term. We are excited to share news of open service positions within our board. Please apply at: https://www.tinyurl.com/HESALeaderApp

Join our highly engaged student board as we activate our mission of “Community, Unity, Transparency, and Public Service” for the Harvard Extension School student body. For more information, please get in touch with us at
[email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.🙌

ALT Text: An image featuring two megaphone graphics, the HESA logo, and the text Call for Service.

08/04/2026

Join the Harvard Club Kenya for the Annual Nyama Choma Mixer! Meet incoming students at this social gathering. Family and partners are welcome to join. 🎉

When: August 15, 2026, from 1-4 PM.
Location: ZanaAfrica Office
246B Owashika Road, Lavington.

For further details, please reach out.

ALT Text: A photo of a barbecue picnic with a jar of lemonade, platefuls of food, and a graphic that says ‘Harvard Club of Kenya.’

08/01/2026

A Call For Service! 📣 Harvard Extension Student Association is finalizing our plans for the 2026-2027 term. We are excited to share news of open service positions within our board. Please apply at: www.tinyurl.com/hesaleaderapp

Join our highly engaged student board as we activate our mission of “Community, Unity, Transparency, and Public Service” for the Harvard Extension School student body. For more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.🙌

05/31/2026

✨Hello Harvard Extension Students! HESA’s outgoing Directors played a crucial role this year. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support the Directors and ensure that HESA upholds and serves its duties as the official Student Government at HES. Thank you for all your hard work! A very special thank you to our outgoing President (Jessica Brooks) and Vice President (Nathan Rogers). Our work this academic year wouldn’t have been possible without all of you! ✨

Alt Text: A flyer recognizing the 2025 - 2026 Directors. Text reads “Jess Brooks - President. Nathan Rogers - Vice-President. Regina Gallardo - Director of Events. Eashtha Dediwela - Director of Communications. Tim Busche - Director of Technology. Lindsey Siegfried de Sànchez - Director of Student Resource Connections. Paul Bausemer - Director of Community and Public Service. Tokunbo Okanla - Director of Club and Society Affairs. Helen Skratt - Director of Culture and Belonging (Fall 2026). Kim Pham - ALM/ALB Liaison.” Headshots of Jess Brooks, Nathan Rogers, Regina Gallardo, Eashtha Dediwela, Tim Busche, Lindsey Siegfried de Sànchez, Paul Bausemer, Tokunbo Okanla, Helen Skratt, and Kim Pham are placed above their names. Text on the bottom right of the flyer reads “Harvard Extension Student Association. 2025 - 2026.” Two HESA shields are placed on the left and right-hand sides of the text.

05/30/2026

✨Hello Harvard Extension Students! HESA’s outgoing Deputy Directors played a crucial role this year. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support the Directors and ensure that HESA upholds and serves its duties as the official Student Government at HES. Thank you for all your hard work! Our work this academic year wouldn’t have been possible without you! ✨

A flyer introducing the 2025 - 2026 Deputy Directors. Text reads “Moody Farra - Deputy Director of Technology, Robel Alemu - Deputy Director of Technology, Bradley Biesinger Deputy Director of Student Resource Connections, Harshwardhansingh “Harsh” Thakur - Deputy Director of Student Resource Connections, Sophie Penkrat - Deputy Director of Clubs and Societies, Mel Lynch - Deputy Director of Clubs and Societies, Ola Danjuma - Deputy Director of Clubs and Societies, Gabrielle Bello - Deputy Director of Community Service, Shambhavi Kalash - Deputy Director of Communications, Meghan Gillespie - Deputy Director of Communications.” Headshots of Sophie Penkrat, Mel Lynch, Ola Danjuma, Bradley Biesinger, Harsh Thakur, Shambhavi Kalash, and Meghan Gillespie appear above their names and titles. Cartoon characters are placed above the names of Moody Farra and Robel Alemu, as their headshots were unavailable. Text at the bottom center reads “Harvard Extension Student Association. 2025 - 2026.” Two HESA shields are placed on the left and right-hand sides of the text at the bottom center.

05/25/2026

✨Hello Harvard Extension Students! Join Dean Coleman, the outgoing HESA Leadership team, and your colleagues at HES for an afternoon to network and celebrate the achievements of your friends at HES.✨

What: 5th Annual HESA Awards and Student Celebration
When: May 27, 2026, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST.
Where: One Brattle Square second floor/Online

This is a hybrid event. Register via MyDCE to receive a Zoom link if you’re joining online.

You can bring up to 4 guests to the event.

Alt Text: A flyer with a red theater curtain background and the HESA logo at the top center. Text reads: “The 5th Annual HESA Awards & Student Celebration. Date: May 27, 2026. Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM EST. Hybrid event! Join Dean Coleman, the outgoing HESA Leadership team, and your colleagues at HES for an afternoon to network and celebrate the achievements of your friends at HES.”Gold confetti accents flank the sides. A button that says “Register on My DCE!” is at the bottom.

05/23/2026

✨Hello Harvard Extension Students! An important reminder that the 5th Annual HESA Awards and Student Celebration is just around the corner. It will be happening on May 27, 2026 from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm!✨

What: 5th Annual HESA Awards and Student Celebration
When: May 27, 2026, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST.
Where: One Brattle Square second floor/Online

This is a hybrid event. Register via MyDCE to receive a Zoom link if you’re joining online.

You can bring up to 4 guests to the event.

ALT Text: The image shows a large red curtain beginning to open, in keeping with the beginning of an awards show. The poster text reads, “The 5th Annual HESA Awards and Student Celebration. Date: May 27, 2026. Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Hybrid event! Register on MyDCE!” The HESA crest is at the top center of the image.

Address

51 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA
02145

Website

http://hesa.extension.harvard.edu/

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