Student-run service group that leads campus tours and runs orientation and family-weekend events for visitors, first-years, and families.
- Joining
- CompFirst-years eligible · No experience needed
- When
- Usually recruits in spring
About
Every fall, the Crimson Key Society elects members to our board positions. These board members are each responsible for position specific duties, but are first and foremost enthusiastic representatives our organization. Check out our current board members’ profiles and learn a little about what they do below!
How to join
- Comp — Doing the club's work for a while to show you can, then you join.
Last round: Spring 2026Hide past rounds
Spring 2026 round (past)
Stages the club lists
- First round interviews
- Model Tours
Details
- Status
- Recognized
What they do
- First-Year Orientation
- Ushering Commencement
- Map of Harvard Yard and Square
- Inside Harvard guidebook
- Personal and group tours
- Daily historical campus tours
- Project TEACH
- Arts First, First-Year Family Weekends, Junior Family Weekend
Mission, in their words
Our mission is to make our campus more accessible for everyone, whether it is your first visit or your 50th reunion.
Sources
- Tours – Crimson Key SocietyClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Crimson Key Society articleClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Crimson Key SocietyClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Instagram: @crimsonkeysocietySocial account · seen Oct 3, 2026
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