Elected undergraduate body organized into standing committees that advocate for, fund, and support the student body.
No longer active. The Harvard Undergraduate Council was replaced by Harvard Undergraduate Association in 2022. This page is kept for reference.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
About
The 51 Members of the Harvard Undergraduate Council are sorted amongst a number of standing committees, each with a designated area of oversight. Learn more about what these committees do and who staffs them.
What they do
- Finance Committee interviews club representatives about grant applications
- Sends the UC Weekly email with grant decisions
- General meetings open to the public
- Lyft "Essential Ride" Partnership offering students Lyft ride credit
- Advocacy on academic concerns such as grading policy and tuition costs
- Advocacy for mental health resources and feminine hygiene product accessibility
- Club recognition process through the Rules Committee
- Funding student club events through Club Grants and Grants for an Open Harvard College
Mission, in their words
Advocate for and support the undergraduate body in service to the student body.
Sponsors & partners
Lyft
In the news
- Update: The UC Calls an Emergency Meeting on Constitutional ChangesThe Harvard IndependentDec 3, 2021
- HeadspUCeThe Harvard IndependentMay 6, 2020
- Lessons from a UC MeetingHarvard Political ReviewApr 6, 2020
- Freshman Enrichment ProgramThe Harvard IndependentApr 19, 2015
- The Evolution of FeminismHarvard Political ReviewMar 7, 2015
More links
Sources
- Freshman Enrichment Program - The Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- HeadspUCe | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Update: The UC Calls an Emergency Meeting on Constitutional Changes | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- The Evolution of Feminism - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Lessons from a UC Meeting - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Committees — Harvard Undergraduate CouncilOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Calendar — Harvard Undergraduate CouncilOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Harvard Undergraduate CouncilOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- UC Info Session & Meeting — Harvard Undergraduate CouncilOther website · seen Oct 12, 2026
- How-to-Apply Guide — Harvard Undergraduate CouncilOther website · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Harvard Undergraduate Council - WikipediaOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
- Lyft “Essential Ride” Partnership — Harvard Undergraduate CouncilOther website · seen Sep 30, 2026
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