The Dean of Studies Office (DOS) oversees or works with the following areas:
1. Students' academic progress, which includes:
- assisting dons and faculty in advising and guiding students toward completion of their degree
- meeting with students one-on-one to discuss academic policies and curricular options
- supporting students in need of additional academic help
- connecting students to key college resources
2. The Committee on Student Work, a standing faculty committee comprised of faculty, administrators and students. It is tasked with the following:
- reviewing each student's academic progress at the end of every semester
- setting and evaluating academic policies and procedures
- hearing student appeals for exceptions to academic policy
- reviewing student plans for leaves of absence and for domestic and abroad off-campus study programs
- screening candidates for competitive postgraduate scholarships and fellowships
3. First Year Studies assignments, donning support and assistance
Further information relating to the Dean of Studies Office's functions can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Student Handbook.