Each year, the Student Organization team organizes signature events: The Student Organization Fair, the Student Leaders Forum (as part of Annual Registration), and the DSO Leadership Awards.
Each year, the Student Organization team organizes signature events: The Student Organization Fair, the Student Leaders Forum (as part of Annual Registration), and the DSO Leadership Awards.
Student Organization Fair
At the beginning of each fall semester, the Student Engagement Team invites all undergraduates to learn about Harvard College co-curricular and extracurricular activities. This event is held in the Yard. Student Organizations, Club Sports, share opportunities for involvement. The Fair is held on the first Friday of classes. All recognized Harvard College student organizations who completed Spring Registration are provided one half of an eight-foot table. There is no need to sign up.
Questions about the Fair can be directed to SOCH@fas.harvard.edu.
Student Leader Forums
At the start of each Fall and Spring semester, the Student Engagement Team hosts the Student Leaders Forum, offering student leaders a platform for meaningful discussions. To maintain good standing with the College every ISO and RSO must send at least one executive officer (i.e., president, vice president) to participate in the Forum. The designated participant must be listed as an officer on your organization’s SOCO page
Your organization designates which Student Leader Forum the organization will attend in annual registration, either the Fall Forum on Sunday or the Spring Forum on Sunday. This information can be found by going to your organization's SOCO page. In there, you will click on the 'Files' tab. There is a folder titled 'Registration' and you will look at the most recent one. You scroll down in the form to the section that talks about Leaders Forum to see which one the organization is committed to.
Failure to attend your organization’s designated Forum will result in your organization becoming suspended for a minimum of one semester. However, organizations can regain their active status by attending the subsequent Leaders Forum.
Individuals requiring accommodation, or information regarding accessibility should contact the Accessible Education Office at 617-496-8707 or dao@fas.harvard.edu.
Each spring, in collaboration with the Dean of Students, the Student Organization team hosts the Dean of Students Leadership Awards. There is a survey distributed to the Harvard College community in mid-February that is open for about a month. More information about the types of awards and the link to form will be on https://dso.college.harvard.edu/student-leadership
For any questions or concerns, please contact SOCH@fas.harvard.edu