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Become an HCNY member!

Over eleven thousand men and women of Harvard have selected the Harvard Club of New York City as their "home away from home. In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if he or she:
  • has received a degree from Harvard University,
  • is or has been a tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University,
  • is or has been a faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year,
  • is or has been a member of any Board or Committee of the University, or
  • is or has been a student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year, except that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless he or she has already received a degree from the University, or
  • has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University which program is defined by the University as of June 1, 2004 as qualifying a program participant as an alumnus or alumna for purposes of inclusion in the Harvard Alumni Directory.

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Applying for Membership:


Becoming a member is easy, and we are here to help you through every step of the process.


    1. Your first step to becoming a member is to fill out an Application Form. Please make sure to include all the required information, especially your undergraduate year. The requirement of recommendation letters from proposer and seconder has been suspended by the Board of Managers for a period of two years to expire in June, 2008.
    2. Your second step is to have the necessary interviews, either with members of our Admissions Committee Admissions Committee Members or delegates of the Committee. Resident and suburban applicants need two interviews, non-resident applicants need one. A definition of each type of member is below. We have two receptions a month here at the Club, from 6:30PM to 8PM, where all necessary interviews can take place. Here is a list of Admissions Committee Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines.
    3. The next step is that the Admissions Committee meets to consider your application. Here is a list of Admissions Reception Dates. We will contact you immediately with the results of their meeting.
    4. Once you have been elected, the last step is to activate your membership. A candidate for regular membership shall become a member of the Club upon election and payment of the applicable entrance fee and annual dues (listed below).


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Applying for Summer Student Membership:


Harvard students may enjoy the Harvard Club of New York's facilities, including the fully-equipped fitness center, for the summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend for $180 plus tax.


This program is for any student who is currently enrolled in a Harvard degree program, is not graduating in June, and will be returning to Harvard in the fall.


Activating a Summer Student membership will only take a few minutes at the Club's Front Desk:


    You will need to show your Harvard Student ID
    Fill out a brief application.
    Make a credit card payment of $180 plus tax (sorry, NO cash or checks accepted)
    You will be assigned an account number


After this simple process, you will be able to begin using the Club's services and facilities immediately.


For additional information, call us at (212) 827 -1212.


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Dues Schedule:




Admissions Policy:
A candidate for regular membership shall become a member of the Club upon election and payment of the applicable entrance fee and annual dues.



Entrance Fee & Dues:
The entrance fee for regular members shall be at 100% of the applicable first year dues, subject to a minimum of $150.00. Entrance fees may be paid in 3 installments over two years, with the first one-third installment due upon election. The entrance fee is waived for Harvard College graduates who join the Club within one year of graduation, i.e., June-May.

Dues may be paid on a semi-annual basis as of July 1, and January 1, except that in the case of candidates elected after September 1, or March 1, the amount of dues payable shall be reduced by one half of the semi-annual dues for the current half year.

Dues and entrance fees are subject to New York State Sales Tax.





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Types/Classes of Membership:

Resident Member:
Regular members having a residence or regular place of business or place of employment in the five boroughs of New York City.
Resident and Suburban Admissions Procedures


Suburban Member:
Regular members having a residence or a regular place of business or place of employment within a radius of 50 miles** of the Clubhouse, but not within the five boroughs of New York City.
Resident and Suburban Admissions Procedures


Non-Resident Member:
Regular members having neither a residence nor a regular place of business or place of employment within a radius of 50 miles** of the Clubhouse.
Non-Resident Admissions Procedures


Faculty:
Faculty and officers who are devoting their full time to the service of Harvard University.


Spouse Membership:
For members whose spouse is also a Harvard Graduate, his/her spouse can have their own membership for 50% of the annual dues for the higher class of membership and dues category in which either spouse would be classified if the other were not a member.


Signing Privileges:
For spouses or life partners of members, 50% of the annual dues for the applicable category in effect from time to time and entitles holder to use of the Food, Beverage and Athletic Facilities only. Use of overnight accommodations permitted under guest rules.
Click here to download application form:



Widows' and Widowers' Privileges:
These privileges may be requested upon the death of a member if they did not previously hold such privilege. Fee is 50% of the annual dues for the applicable category.
Click here to download application form:



After completion of the application, mail it to:

Secretary of Admissions Committee
Harvard Club of New York City
27 West 44 th Street
New York, NY 10036-6645

You may fax it to: (212)827-1260 but then you must also mail the original with your signature to the Club at the above address in addition to faxing. (The Club may begin processing faxed applications, but you cannot be elected to membership until the application with the original signature has been received.)
To contact the Admissions Office:

Email: admissions@hcny.com

Phone: (212)827-1203
Fax: (212)827-1260
If you would prefer to receive an application packet in the mail, please click here.




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