Student Organizations

Student Organizations at the GSD

Student organizations are an essential part of life at the GSD, supporting both academic inquiry and social community. Participating in student organizations is a way for GSD students to connect with like-minded peers and help shape the public life of the school. Student organizations are supported financially through the Student Activities Fee and are subject to oversight by both the GSD Student Forum and the office of Student Life.

Please review the Student Organizations Policies for AY24-25 to learn more about governance of student organizations at the GSD. If you have difficulty accessing the PDF document or need it in a different format for accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Connecting with Student Organizations

Information about GSD student organizations is available on Engage, the student activities hub. The Engage list of active Student Organizations has the most up-to-date information, including leadership, contact information, and upcoming events. Note that some information and events will only be visible to logged in Harvard community members.

Starting or Renewing a Student Organization

Before starting a new organization, please review the list of student organizations at the GSD, as there may already be an established organization with the same or similar focus.

Potential new organizations may request recognition until March 1, but should be aware that mid-year registrations may take longer to process, and that some resources, including funding opportunities, may not be available to later-registering organizations.

To start or renew an organization, you will need to fill out an application. Student Organizations apply to register or renew through our student activities platform, Engage.

Please address questions about student organizations or the registration process to [email protected].