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. 

The list below is a list of past Student Organizations. The 2026-2027 AY list of Currently Recognized Student Organizations will be available soon. Please check back. 

Past Student Organizations

Launch or Reactivate a Student Organization

If you are a HGSE student looking to launch or reactivate a student organization, you have come to the right place! The first step is completing the Recognition Request Form. The deadline to submit a form on behalf of your student organization is Sunday, February 28, 2027. 

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