To become a prospective member of HCS, all you need to do is express some interest and come to and participate in at least two regularly scheduled meetings, also known as "office hours." Often, we count certain other events for the purpose of obtaining an account, so you should feel free to ask, particularly if you can't make office hours for some reason.

To become a full-fledged member, you'll need to get involved with one of HCS's many projects. If you come to one of our events and talk to us, we can help you find something that you're interested in and help you get started. Once you have done some work on a project that has been approved by the Membership Coordinator, you'll be eligible for membership elections late in the semester. Members get special privileges, like the ability to run for and vote for the board, the ability to vote on actions of the board, etc. Also, unlike the account FAS gives you, HCS member accounts don't expire.

You must be an active Harvard student to become a member. However, if you aren't an active student, the board can still designate you an honorary member. You should contact us if you're interested.