Student Organizations

Student organizations are a major aspect of student life here at HGSE.

Each year, HGSE students launch and lead more than 50 officially recognized student organizations. These groups span academic and professional interests, identity- and region-based communities, the arts, faith and spirituality, wellness, and recreation. 

We welcome and support your interest in starting your own organization. There are a few very simple steps involved in becoming a recognized organization. The Office of Student Affairs provides the necessary information and training to help your organization through the recognition process, and provides counsel on events and organizational effectiveness. 

Currently Recognized Student Organizations

(Page Inactive until August!)

Past Student Organizations

Launch or Reactivate a Student Organization

The deadline to launch or reactivate a student organization during the 2025-26 academic year has now passed.

If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Quintanilla, Senior Student Affairs Administrator, at crystal_quintanilla@gse.harvard.edu.

Funding Requests and Policies

All student organizations are expected to abide by the policies conveyed in the Student Activities Manual. It is the responsibility of the student organization leadership to ensure that all members of the group who will be involved in planning events are familiar with these policies. Failure to follow these policies may result in a student organization event being cancelled.

  • Funding requests must be submitted at least 10 business days in advance of the event.
  • Student organizations must apply for funding every time they are planning an event.
  • Expenses cannot be incurred until funding is approved; once funding is granted, ALL purchases must be made by OSA’s Senior Student Affairs Administrator, Crystal Quintanilla.
  • Funds do not accumulate or roll-over; any money left after your event will go back to the Student Organizations Fund pool.

Support Staff for Student Organizations