#  Office of the Allston Burr Resident Dean 

 



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The [Allston Burr Resident Dean](/people/allston-burr-resident-dean), Chip Lockwood, and the [Academic Coordinator](/people/amber-kuzmick), Amber Kuzmick, are here to help you navigate whatever academic and personal challenges you may face during your time at Harvard. Chip is also your representative to the Administrative Board, which hears petitions for academic exceptions and handles disciplinary cases. Click on the links below for information on some frequently discussed topics:

- [Leaves of Absence](/leaves-absence)
- [Letters of recommendation and your student file](/letters-recommendation-and-your-student-file)

Chip’s office hours are by appointment on a first-come, first-serve basis. [Click here to book an appointment with Chip.](https://adamsoh.youcanbook.me/) If you need to schedule an appointment outside of the designated office hours, contact Amber at [adams\_coordinator@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:adams_coordinator@fas.harvard.edu).

**Forms:**

- [Letter of Recommendation Waiver](/file_url/156)
- [2025-26 Adams House Community Standards](/sites/g/files/omnuum4066/files/2025-08/Adams%20House%20Community%20Standards%202025-26.pdf "Community Standards 2025-26")
- [2025-26 Selected Handbook Policies](/sites/g/files/omnuum4066/files/2025-08/2025-26%20Handbook%20Policy%20handout.pdf "2025-26 Handbook Policies")
- [Admissions File Viewing Request](/file_url/581) *(must be submitted to the Registrar's Office)*
- [Bracketing Form](/file_url/582)
- [Advanced Standing Activation Form](/file_url/658)



 

##  Allston Burr Resident Dean 

 



  [### Chip Lockwood

 ](/people/allston-burr-resident-dean)Allston Burr Resident Dean of Harvard College, Adams House

 

 

 

      ![Chip Lockwood headshot ](/sites/g/files/omnuum4066/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-08/Chip%20Lockwood.jpg?h=3d486a98&itok=aTtBHOtX) 

 

 

 

   [### Alex Reed

 ](/people/alex-reed)Interim Resident Dean (Spring 2026 Semester)

Senior Resident Tutor

Pre-Grad (lead), Senior Common Room (lead), Fellowships, FDR Foundation

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##  Academic Coordinator 

 



  [### Amber Kuzmick

 ](/people/amber-kuzmick)Academic Coordinator

 

 

 

      ![Amber Kuzmick headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum4066/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-08/Amber%20Kuzmick%20cropped.JPG?itok=2wok57UA)