Student-run computer science community offering workshops, faculty talks, career events, mentorship, and social events for students.
- Joining
- No comp required
About
“The Harvard Computer Society is a student-run organization at Harvard College that has been a driving force in the development and deployment of computers at Harvard since 1983… providing resources for all students at Harvard interested in computer science.”
How to join
No comp — you don't have to do a trial period of the club's work to join
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Dues
- No dues required
What they do
- Workshops, talks, and socials
- Umbrella organization for seven student groups
- Concentration guidance and course/resource discovery
- Professional development: industry conversations and practical workshops
- Community events: study breaks, mentorship, office visits, and socials
- Research panel
- OCaml Bee programming event
- CS51 study break
Mission, in their words
Providing resources for all students at Harvard interested in computer science.
Sponsors & partners
Robust Intelligence
In the news
- Harvard Computer Society to Retire Mailing List Offering Due to Aging InfrastructureThe Harvard CrimsonMar 3, 2023
- Rebooting the Harvard Computer SocietyThe Harvard CrimsonOct 16, 2014
- Harvard Computer Society Plays CupidThe Harvard CrimsonFeb 9, 2007
- Datamatch Isn’t About Dating AnymoreThe Harvard IndependentFeb 26, 2026
- ‘A Massive Headache’: Students Frustrated by Malfunctioning Club Email ListsThe Harvard CrimsonApr 12, 2022
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- An Insider’s TakeThe Harvard IndependentFeb 16, 2017
- Male, Female, ExtraThe Harvard IndependentFeb 16, 2017
More links
- Career center listingHarvard directory
Sources
- Harvard Computer Society (HCS) – Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career SuccessHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Student clubs (career center)Harvard page · seen Oct 4, 2026
- Student groupsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- CS clubsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Find a SEAS-affiliated student organizationHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- SEAS Student OrganizationsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Get Involved | Harvard Computer SocietyClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About | Harvard Computer SocietyClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Harvard Computer SocietyClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Initiatives | Harvard Computer SocietyHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Instagram: @harvard.computer.societyClub's social account · seen Oct 5, 2026
- ‘A Massive Headache’: Students Frustrated by Malfunctioning Club Email Lists | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Harvard Computer Society to Retire Mailing List Offering Due to Aging Infrastructure | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Rebooting the Harvard Computer Society | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Harvard Computer Society Plays Cupid | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Male, Female, Extra | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- An Insider’s Take | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Datamatch Isn’t About Dating Anymore | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
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