Our Mission

To serve as a community for students who have taken, or are taking, a Gap Year before coming to Harvard College, to assist incoming students with their transition to College life after time off, and to advocate for the importance of taking Gap Years to prospective students and admitted students.

Meet our Faculty Advisor

Resident Dean of First-Year Students for Oak Yard: Madeleine Currie

Go to the Dean of Students Office website

looking for a gap year mentor? 

Are you an incoming Harvard student who is taking a gap year and looking for guidance during and after your gap year? What would you be looking for in a mentorship program? 

Looking to be a Mentor? 

Are you a current Harvard student who took a gap year? Are you interested in mentoring others who are taking gap years? Indicate your interest here!