Lion Club
All-male final club for sophomore and junior men at the college, admitting members through a traditional punch process.
- Joining
- Invite onlyNot open to first-years
About
The Lion Club is an all-male final club at Harvard University, sometimes referred to as The Lion. The club was originally founded in 1893 as a chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and established finality (not allowing members to join other final clubs) following the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to join
- Invite only — Members are invited; there's no public application.
Details
- Open to
- Sophomores, Juniors
What they do
- Maintains a members-only lounge in Oak Square
More links
Sources
- Lion Club - WikipediaOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Wikipedia: Harvard College social clubsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
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