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The Harvard Club of New York City promotes camaraderie among its members and reflects the spirit of Harvard University. Membership is an opportunity to join the HCNY community and connect, socially and professionally, through access to clubhouse facilities, a full schedule of programs, and shared interest groups. Programs range from talks and lectures on topical events, musical performances, art classes, and wine tastings, to networking events and holiday celebrations.
Harvard Class of 2025 (College and Graduate Schools)
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Regular Membership Application / Timeline
After you apply and your Harvard affiliation is verified (please see eligibility requirements below), you will be contacted within approximately four weeks with your membership information. Contact newmembers@hcny.com with any questions.
Standard Membership Categories
Resident / Professional Membership
| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $520 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $779 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $1,169 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $1,733 |
| 10 or more Years | $2,598 |
Listed dues are annual and do not include taxes. Dues category is based on undergraduate degree year – Harvard affiliated or otherwise.
Gym Membership: Dues for gym membership are not included in the annual dues.
Entrance Fees: There is an entrance fee for all membership categories and is equal to 100% of the full year of dues, subject to a minimum of $250.00. Entrance fees may be paid in 3 installments over 2 years, with the first one-third installment due upon membership activation.
CloseFor those who live or work within the five boroughs of New York City.
Dues do not include an Athletics Membership, which may be obtained separately.
Eligibility Apply OnlineResident / Professional Membership
Member has residence, regular place of business or place of employment within the 5 boroughs of New York City
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $351 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $520 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $779 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $1,169 |
| 10 or more Years | $1,733 |
Listed dues are annual and do not include taxes. Dues category is based on undergraduate degree year – Harvard affiliated or otherwise.
Gym Membership: Dues for gym membership are not included in the annual dues.
Entrance Fees: There is an entrance fee for all membership categories and is equal to 100% of the full year of dues, subject to a minimum of $250.00. Entrance fees may be paid in 3 installments over 2 years, with the first one-third installment due upon membership activation.
CloseNot a New York City resident/professional address but live and work close to the city? Your membership will fall under the Suburban Membership.
Dues do not include an Athletics Membership, which may be obtained separately.
Eligibility Apply OnlineSuburban MEMBERSHIP
Members not living or working in the five boroughs of New York City but have a residence, regular place of business/place of employment outside of New York City but within a 50 mile radius of the Club.
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $234 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $351 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $520 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $779 |
| 10 or more Years | $1,169 |
Listed dues are annual and do not include taxes. Dues category is based on undergraduate degree year – Harvard affiliated or otherwise.
Gym Membership: Dues for gym membership are not included in the annual dues.
Entrance Fees: There is an entrance fee for all membership categories and is equal to 100% of the full year of dues, subject to a minimum of $250.00. Entrance fees may be paid in 3 installments over 2 years, with the first one-third installment due upon membership activation.
CloseFor those who are east of the Mississippi River but not in or near New York City.
Dues do not include an Athletics Membership, which may be obtained separately.
Eligibility Apply OnlineNon-RESIDENT East MEMBERSHIP
Members from the east of the Mississippi River but having neither a residence nor a regular place of business or place of employment in New York City or within a 50-mile radius of the Club.
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $156 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $234 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $351 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $520 |
| 10 or more Years | $779 |
Listed dues are annual and do not include taxes. Dues category is based on undergraduate degree year – Harvard affiliated or otherwise.
Gym Membership: Dues for gym membership are not included in the annual dues.
Entrance Fees: There is an entrance fee for all membership categories and is equal to 100% of the full year of dues, subject to a minimum of $250.00. Entrance fees may be paid in 3 installments over 2 years, with the first one-third installment due upon membership activation.
CloseFor those who are west of the Mississippi River or outside the continental United States*.
*Certain areas in Eastern Canada may not apply.
Dues do not include an Athletics Membership, which may be obtained separately.
Eligibility Apply OnlineNON-RESIDENT West MEMBERSHIP
Members having a residence, a regular place of business or place of employment to the west of the Mississippi River or outside the continental United States*.
*Certain areas in Eastern Canada may not apply.
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $156 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $156 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $234 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $351 |
| 10 or more Years | $520 |
Listed dues are annual and do not include taxes. Dues category is based on undergraduate degree year – Harvard affiliated or otherwise.
Gym Membership: Dues for gym membership are not included in the annual dues.
Entrance Fees: There is an entrance fee for all membership categories and is equal to 100% of the full year of dues, subject to a minimum of $250.00. Entrance fees may be paid in 3 installments over 2 years, with the first one-third installment due upon membership activation.
CloseMembership options for current Faculty at Harvard University for at least one academic year.
Dues do not include an Athletics Membership, which may be obtained separately.
Eligibility Apply OnlineFaculty MEMBERSHIP
Must be a current Faculty member at Harvard University for at least one academic year.
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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For resigned members who wish to reinstate their membership, a reinstatement fee of 25% of current membership dues or a minimum of $250 will be applied. This applies to members who resigned on or after July 1, 2020. For resigned members wishing to rejoin after 10 years, the full admissions process, including the entrance fee, will apply. For inquiries, contact membership@hcny.com.
Special Membership Categories
Signing Privileges
For spouses or life partners of Members who have not attended Harvard need to get signing privileges, for 50% of the annual dues for the applicable category in effect.
Eligibility Apply OnlineSigning Privileges
Eligible if the spouse of the member applying for membership does not have a Harvard affiliation (per eliglblity requirements). Please use the Signing Privileges form – not the standard application form for applying.
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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Membership options for spouses of members who have passed away at 50% of the applicable category.
Eligibility Apply OnlineWidows’ and Widowers’ Privileges
These privileges may be requested upon the death of an active Member if they did not previously hold such privilege
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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Members of the Harvard Club of New York City may enjoy a reduced dues rate, if you are concurrently a member of the Harvard Club of Boston (Applicable to those with individual/full memberships at HCB). Please contact the New Membership Office for additional details.
Eligibility Apply OnlineJoint Membership
Must be an active full member of the Harvard Club of Boston. HCNY eligibility applies.
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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Spousal Membership
Eligible if the spouse of the member applying for membership is also a Harvard Graduate.
General Eligibility
Applicants for standard membership must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as of July 1, 2023*:
- Harvard University and Radcliffe College degree recipients including honorary degrees
- Current or former faculty members, fellows, officers, and University appointment holders of at least one full academic year
- Current or former University-wide Board and Committee members
- Formerly enrolled full-time students who were in good standing in a Harvard degree granting program in any department of the University for at least one full academic year
*Recipients of certificates from Harvard programs who do not meet one of the requirements above are not eligible for membership. The full academic year is from Convocation in the fall through Commencement in the spring.
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