Harvard University

Harvard University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Harvard University has the Phillips Brooks House Association. In fact, more students participate in the Phillips Brooks House Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Harvard University include Asian-American Association, International Relations Council, Harvard Crimson (newspaper) and Harvard/Radcliffe Chorus.

Harvard University students' favorite campus events are Commencement, Welcome Back Event and Yardfest.

Does Harvard University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Harvard University.

Harvard University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Harvard University students live on campus. In 2023, 97% of undergrads at Harvard University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 3% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Harvard University. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,022 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Harvard University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Harvard University Athletics

At Harvard University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Harvard University:

Safety at Harvard University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Harvard University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Harvard campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Harvard offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Harvard has required and optional safety courses.

Plan a Visit to Harvard University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Harvard University, take Interstate 90 to Cambridge, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Harvard University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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