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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.
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Harvard Class of 2023 (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 2 to 3 weeks with your membership information. Contact newmembers@hcny.com with any questions.
Rejoining the Club
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 and within 10 years of their effective resignation date.
Standard Membership Categories
Resident / Professional Membership
| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $495 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $742 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $1,113 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $1,650 |
| 10 or more Years | $2,474 |
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
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
Suburban Membership
| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $334 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $495 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $742 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $1,113 |
| 10 or more Years | $1,650 |
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
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
Non-Resident Membership, East
| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $223 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $334 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $495 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $742 |
| 10 or more Years | $1,113 |
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
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
Non-Resident, West and International
| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $148 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $223 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $334 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $495 |
| 10 or more Years | $742 |
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
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
Faculty Membership
| Years since Undergraduate Degree | Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than 4 Years | $148 |
| From 4 Years to less than 6 | $148 |
| From 6 Years to less than 8 | $223 |
| From 8 Years to less than 10 | $334 |
| 10 or more Years | $495 |
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 full time, current Professors 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 full time, current Professor at Harvard University for at least one academic year.
General Eligibility
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
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 is not a Harvard Graduate. Please use the Signing Privileges form – not the standard application form for applying.
General Eligibility
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
Widows' and Widowers' Privileges
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
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
Joint Membership
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
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).
Spousal Membership
Spousal Membership
Eligible if the spouse of the member applying for membership is also a Harvard Graduate.
General Eligibility
In general, a person is eligible for regular membership if they have received a degree from Harvard University. They are also eligible if they are, or have been:
- A tenured member of the faculty of Harvard University.
- A faculty member or officer or other holder of a University appointment for at least one full academic year.
- A member of any Board or Committee of the University.
- A student in good standing in any department of the University for at least one full academic year (with the exception that no current student in any department of the University shall be eligible unless they’ve already received a degree from the University).
- A person who has completed an academic program of a graduate department of the University (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 Association Directory “HAA”).