Serving the Harvard community
The Harvard University Marshal’s Office, in service to the greater university, provides guidance and support to university partners in welcoming their distinguished guests and celebrates key moments within our campus community.
Programs and Services
High-profile visitors and special guests
We work with departments, centers, institutes, and student organizations to coordinate dignitaries and visiting delegations, including heads of state and governments, university and academic leaders, distinguished scholars, artists, and public servants, international delegations, and families attending commencement.
Wadsworth House Visits
As the second-oldest building on campus, Wadsworth House is a unique and inviting setting in which the Marshal welcomes new faculty, visiting scholars, or other special guests to give them a broader sense of the university, its history, and its place in the world today. This year, we are greeting special guests at the Harvard Faculty Club as Wadsworth House is undergoing needed renovations.
Dignitary protocols and planning
The Marshal’s Office provides guidelines and advises the Harvard community on planning visits and welcoming high-profile guests, including the vetting of invitations from departments and student groups.
Harvard Gift Program
The Marshal’s Office stocks a selection of Harvard-themed gifts available for purchase by Harvard affiliates for official university use.
Commencement
Held annually in May, Commencement is one of Harvard’s most storied and important traditions. We coordinate across the Harvard schools to successfully plan and execute the University’s most treasured annual celebration. Visit the Commencement Office website.
Harvard Delegates
We arrange for Harvard to be represented at notable occasions at other institutions such as inaugurations, anniversaries, and special events.