First-Year Social Committee (FYSC)
A student-run organization that plans and executes social events for the first-year class to foster community and create memorable experiences.
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These are things we discovered from public campus sources. We are constantly looking for more.
42 mapped items from 19 public sources
Worth a look
HackHarvard
Organizes Harvard's largest annual hackathon, bringing together students from around the world to create innovative projects in 36 hours.
Harvard Club Skiing
A competitive ski team that races in the USCSA league against other New England colleges.
Tryout required
Harvard College Consulting Group
A student-run organization that provides pro-bono consulting services to businesses, non-profits, and student startups, offering members hands-on consulting experience.
Regular commitment
Harvard College Engineering Society (HCES)
Fosters collaboration among Harvard College students interested in engineering careers by organizing mentorship programs, professional recruitment events, and cross-disciplinary initiatives.
Open to all
Harvard Mock Trial Association
A competitive mock trial team that travels across the country to compete in tournaments, developing skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and legal reasoning.
Tryout required
Harvard Model Congress
The oldest and largest student-run simulation of the American government, hosting conferences for high school students from around the world.
Easy to try first
Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA)
HCURA's mission is to build a supportive and collaborative community for undergraduate researchers of all concentrations at Harvard.
Drop in any time
Harvard Computer Society
The undergraduate computer science organization at Harvard, providing technical resources, workshops, and a community for students interested in technology.
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Harvard Institute of Politics (IOP)
A non-partisan living memorial to President John F. Kennedy that promotes public service and provides political opportunities and discussion to undergraduates.
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Campus rituals
Convocation
The official welcoming ceremony for the incoming first-year class, held in Tercentenary Theatre at the beginning of the academic year.
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First-Year Convocation
The official academic welcome for the incoming first-year class, held in Tercentenary Theatre. It marks the formal start of their academic journey at Harvard.
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Life in Cambridge for Harvard University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cambridge.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$3,100
Cost of Living Index
181
Student Population
52,000
City Transportation
Walkability
87
Bikeability
96
Public Transit
MBTA Red Line, MBTA Green Line (extension), MBTA bus network
Nearest Airports
Logan International Airport (via nearby Boston), Cambridge Municipal/Heliport facilities
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
51°F
Avg Snowfall
44 in
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Harvard University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
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10 Akron Street
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
Adams House
Room types: single, double, suite
Apley Court
Room types: single, double, triple
Cabot House
Room types: single, double, suite
Canaday Hall
Room types: single, double, triple
Child Hall
Room types: single occupancy, two-room suite
Conant Hall
Room types: single
Currier House
Room types: single, double, suite
Dudley Community
Room types: varies
Dunster House
Room types: single, double, suite
Eliot House
Room types: single, double, suite
Five HBS residence halls
Room types: one-room single, two-room single
Grays Hall
Room types: single, double, triple
Greenough Hall
Room types: single, double, triple
Gropius Complex
Room types: dorm
Harvard Business School residence halls
Room types: one-room single, two-room single
Harvard College first-year residence halls (general)
Room types: shared suites, singles, doubles, triples
Harvard College Houses (general)
Room types: singles, doubles, suites
Harvard Griffin GSAS - Child Hall
Room types: single, two-room suite
Harvard Griffin GSAS - Conant Hall
Room types: single
Harvard Griffin GSAS - Perkins Hall
Room types: single
Harvard Griffin GSAS - Richards Hall
Room types: single
Harvard Law School residence halls (e.g., Gropius Complex, Hastings Hall, North Hall, Dane Hall, Holmes Hall)
Room types: single, suite, apartment
Harvard University Housing apartments
Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom
Campus Details
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Email Domain
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