Student groups at Harvard provide valuable educational and social opportunities for students and give them the opportunity to form connections around common academic, cultural, political, and social interests. Student groups can also contribute to the overall intellectual and social life of the University, and can enrich the opportunities and experience of Harvard students, faculty, and staff, by offering programming and events that are consistent with the University’s teaching and research mission.
This Handbook outlines the requirements and processes that must be followed for student groups to obtain University-wide recognition through this program, and lists policies and guidelines that approved University Student Groups must follow. As noted in the Handbook, all groups must re-apply each year and are not guaranteed renewal. Please note that approval as a University Student Group does not denote any funding commitment on the part of central administration, nor does it guarantee special access to new resources such as physical space, support staff, or avenues for advertising. Student groups and their officers and members still must seek resources and abide by the policies of the Schools within Harvard University.