Student Organizations

Students tabling at the organization fair in Harvard Yard.

Resource & Policy Guide

Managing Your Organization

Harvard College student organizations get resources like financial support, marketing, and meeting spaces. To access these resources, you need to follow the processes outlined in our policy guide. We created these guidelines to help you thrive and build an inclusive and safe community.

The Student Organization Resource Guide 

View the Resource & Policy Guide

 

What's Included?

  • Policies and procedures (hazing, free speech and expression, disciplinary processes, etc.) 
  • Trademark & use of Harvard name
  • Events & use of campus space
  • Travel
  • Finances
  • Publicity

 

SOCO: Student Organization Portal

Students with laptops
Your Portal for Campus Life

SOCO contains everything you need to find upcoming events and managing your student organization. Use it to connect with groups, find events, and track your involvement while you are at Harvard.

Log onto SOCO

 

 

 

Reporting a Student Organization

If you are concerned about a recognized Harvard College Student Organization not upholding the policies and regulations contained in both the Student Handbook and the Student Organization Resource Guide, please share your concern by completing the online form.

Please note that concerns related to sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct can be raised to College Title IX. For information about options and resources, as well as filing a formal complaint, please visit here: https://titleix.college.harvard.edu/

Submit a Report

The Office of Student Engagement is responsible for investigating all reports related to misconduct from our student organization community. When necessary, Student Engagement will collaborate with the Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct.  

Please note that reports are not monitored 24/7. If this is an emergency, please report your concern immediately to a staff member or the Harvard University Police Department.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

For questions about student organizations, please contact the Student Organization team at StudentOrgs@fas.harvard.edu