Cultural group for Chinese and Chinese American students and others, hosting social, cultural, and educational events like speakers, festivals, and dim sum runs.
Also known as Harvard Chinese Students Association
- Joining
- No comp requiredFirst-years eligible
About
Founded in 1969, the Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association (CSA) is one of the largest cultural organizations on campus. The Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association is composed of an Executive Board elected by the general members at the end of each calendar year. The Board members serve one-year terms, and they are responsible for hosting and organizing all CSA events. We also have a general membership of over 1,000 Harvard College students.
How to join
No comp — you don't have to do a trial period of the club's work to join
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Members
- 1000+ members
- Dues
- No dues required
What they do
- SibFam mentorship program for first-year students
- General meetings
- Guest speakers on politics and culture
- Holiday festivals
- Dim sum runs to Chinatown
- Parties
- Hosts nearly 80 events each year
- Chinese New Year Banquet
Mission, in their words
To serve as a forum for social, cultural, and educational/political interaction among students of all backgrounds, and to honor its legacy while forging a dynamic Chinese/Chinese American identity.
In the news
- Why Cultural and Affinity Groups Matter for Student BelongingHarvard Political ReviewFeb 5, 2026
- ‘Singing Together, Eating Together’: Harvard Affiliates Celebrate Mid-Autumn FestivalThe Harvard CrimsonOct 7, 2025
- ‘Asian to the Max’: Harvard Students Compete in Mr. Asian Sensation PageantThe Harvard CrimsonMar 10, 2025
- ‘Are You a Ginseng Root?’: Mr. Asian-Sensation Pageant Returns for the First Time In 14 YearsThe Harvard CrimsonMar 25, 2024
Sources
- CSA SignupClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- CSA UtopiaClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- CSA AboutClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- CSAClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Instagram: @harvardradcliffecsaClub's social account · seen Oct 3, 2026
- ‘Are You a Ginseng Root?’: Mr. Asian-Sensation Pageant Returns for the First Time In 14 Years | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- ‘Singing Together, Eating Together’: Harvard Affiliates Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- ‘Asian to the Max’: Harvard Students Compete in Mr. Asian Sensation Pageant | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Why Cultural and Affinity Groups Matter for Student Belonging - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
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