FAQs
Membership Questions
Am I eligible to join?
Graduates of any Harvard University school; those enrolled in a degree program who have completed at least one credit granting course with a passing grade; those who completed an academic program of at least nine weeks duration with a qualified admissions process; those who have completed at least one academic year at Harvard as a professor, researcher, etc.; parents of current Harvard students; spouses (including widows/widowers) of members; and those declared to be an honorary member of the Harvard Club are eligible to join.
If you have questions about your eligibility, please review Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of our By-laws or just email us.
What do my dues support?
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Harvard Club of Washington, DC receives no funding from Harvard University or the Harvard Alumni Association. We use dues, event fees, and donations to support our charitable and other endeavors, including:
- Our Prize Book Award, which is given to local high school students during their junior year, rewarding them for their hard work and community engagement. For students from under-resourced schools, this award may be the first time they consider applying to Harvard.
- Our Summer Community Service Fellowships, which go to current Harvard students doing summer projects in the DC /MD/VA area.
- Annual scholarships for DC /MD/VA area students who attend Harvard.
- Schools Committee events for newly-admitted students and trainings and other sessions for alumni interviewers.
Do you have a facility?
No. At this time, we do not have a private facility. However, our University Club Partnership Membership may be a good choice for you – our agreement provides assistance finding sponsors for membership, as well as a significant discount on initiation fees. Please email us for more details.
Is membership tax-deductible?
In most cases, yes. Our Crimson, Ivy, Veritas, Green and Silver memberships are all tax-deductible. Our University Club Partnership membership is not tax deductible, due to the value conveyed with regard to reduced University Club fees.
How do I join?
Joining is easy! Simply go to our membership page, choose the level that’s right for you, click the link, fill in your information, and submit your application! We’ll approve your membership as soon as we verify your eligibility.
What is a HarvardKey and how do I find my HarvardKey?
HarvardKey is Harvard University’s unified online user credential, uniquely identifying you to Harvard IT applications and services. It acts as a digital ID, enhancing security for accessing resources for alumni.
If you don’t have a HarvardKey please take the following steps in order to claim your HarvardKey:
- Visit the HarvardKey website, https://key.harvard.edu/select-user-type
- Select the “Alumni tab” and click the “continue” button
- For the following process, you will need:
- Your 10-character Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) number (find this at the bottom of any recent email or mailing from the Alumni Association)
- Last name
- Degree year (holders of multiple Harvard degrees can use the year of any of their
degrees) - A personal email address to use for account reminders
If you have any problems along the way, feel free to email ithelp@harvard.edu or call 617-495-7777 for assistance. If you need additional assistance, please contact the Club at 202-337-1300 or email Tugba@harvard-dc.org.
I can’t claim a HarvardKey. What do I do?
There is a link to Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Non-Alumni Members and Guests as well. You will then be able to login as a Non-Alumni user.
What does membership include?
As a member, you’re entitled to:
- Access to exclusive members-only events and free events
- Substantially discounted admission and/or early access to Club events that are open to the wider Harvard community, such as lectures, embassy receptions, and museum tours
- The use of our Virtual Veritas webinar library, where you can catch any of our virtual events that you may have missed
- Partnerships with The University Club and special perks with Equinox and The St. James
- and much, much more!
For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to email us.
Can my spouse join with me?
Certain of our membership levels allow couples memberships, as long as one of you is eligible to join the Club. Please go to our membership page for more information.
How do I add my spouse's name to my Couples Membership?
Please go to this link for instructions on how to add your spouse. If you have a HarvardKey, please use that to log into the website. Should you have a problem adding your spouse, please email membership@harvard-dc.org for help.
I don't live in DC. Can I still join?
We serve the DC/MD/VA area, and most of our members live in DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia. But we also have members who visit the DC area regularly or have moved away but still want to keep the connection with the Club. If you find value in our offerings and want to join, we want you to join us – even if it’s just virtually or while you’re in town visiting.
Event Questions
How do I sign up for an event?
Merely click on the event link to book tickets. Please sign in with your HarvardKey. If you do not have a HarvardKey, please sign in through the link to Non-Alumni User. Some events may require you to sign in as a member.
I signed up for an event, but now I can’t go, what do I do?
Please note that the Harvard Club of Washington, DC has a no refunds policy for sold tickets.
I have an idea for an event! What should I do?
We’re always looking for great event ideas. Please send an email to events@harvard-dc.org, and we’ll do our best to put something together.
Can I bring guests? What if they aren't members?
Most of our events are open to the public, and you can bring guests as long as you purchase a ticket for them. Some events may have limits on the number of guests you may bring. We have some “Members Only” events which are open only for our members and their guests.
Account Management
How do I log in for membership or events?
Sign in with your HarvardKey. See the steps above to find your HarvardKey if you have not claimed one. If you do not have a HarvardKey because you are a non-alumni member, parent, faculty or guest, please click on the “Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Non-Alumni Members and Guests” button or contact us at membership@harvard-dc.og.
I signed up for a membership, but I can't log in!
It sometimes takes us a few days to approve new members. If it’s been longer than that, or if you were able to log in before and now you can’t, please email us at membership@harvard-dc.org, and we will look into it.
How do I renew my membership?
Click on the “Click to Join or Renew” button on the Membership Page. Sign in to your HarvardKey account and follow the prompts. If you don’t have a HarvardKey, because you are a non-alumni member, parent, faculty or guest, please click on the “Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Non-Alumni Members and Guests” button or contact us at membership@harvard-dc.og.
How do I sign up to auto-renew my membership?
Our membership is opt-in rather than opt-out. You simply need to choose the opt-in option.
What is the membership year?
Membership runs from the payment date for one year, unless you pick the two-year Crimson membership.
Newsletter
If I join the Harvard Club of Washington, DC, how do I sign up for the newsletter?
It’s easy. Sign in with your HarvardKey account to set up a membership. The application form will ask you whether you want to subscribe to the newsletter under the email preferences section.
If I don’t want to join the Harvard Club of Washington, DC, or I’m not eligible to join, but just want to receive the newsletter, what do I do?
Simply go to the sign-in page and then click on Login in the top left and choose “Non-Alumni Login/Register.” Then click on “Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Non-Alumni Members and Guests” at the bottom of that page. Then on the bottom right of the next page, “New to Our Site?,” fill out the information requested and a temporary password will be emailed to you within the next several minutes.