Harvard Student Agencies

Founded in 1957, Harvard Student Agencies is a non-profit with 10 businesses across various industries that provides educational and business opportunities to students. Managers get the chance to learn about retail, publishing, research, advertising, engineering and more, while making a tangible impact on the Harvard community. With more than 900 employees, HSA strives to defray the costs of education with student wages and inspire the next generation of business leaders.

Harvard Student Agencies, Inc. (HSA) is the largest student-run company in the world, employing more than 900 Harvard undergraduates each year, and paying more than $2M in student wages annually. Founded in 1957, HSA is a multimillion-dollar corporation that provides Harvard University students with meaningful opportunities for employment and hands-on business education. Its mission is "to educate, empower, and inspire Harvard College students with meaningful employment opportunities and hands-on business experience." Student managers lead all aspects of the operations and strategy behind HSA's 10 businesses, which range from tutoring to retail, to tours, including HSA Cleaners & Dorm Essentials (a laundry and dorm products service), and The Harvard Shop (a storefront and web retail business).