Harvard Black Alumni Society

We’re delighted you want to join HBAS

Become part of a global community of Harvard Black alumni and stay connected through events, chapters, programming, and member opportunities.

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HBAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your dues may be deductible. Please check with your tax advisor.

Member benefits are available to dues-paying members only.

Before you join

Sign in with HarvardKey first

If you have a HarvardKey user ID and password, please sign in before registering for membership. This allows the website to authenticate your status and eligibility. Once you are logged in, select your membership level to complete your transaction.

Include your state and ZIP code

To be included on local chapter lists, make sure your state and ZIP code are entered correctly.

If the application loops, use the donation workaround

Some members have experienced a loop where they are asked to apply again. If that happens, please make a donation and indicate which membership you are purchasing, and HBAS will update your status on the back end.

Visit the Members Only section after joining

After paying your dues, be sure to check out the Members Only section of the website.



Please select the type you wish to purchase and click the "Continue" button below.
General Member
  Description:  Harvard alums gain access to HBAS local and national newsletters and updates. If you have a Harvard Key, please log in first.
  Rates:
Membership price:  $0.00
Crimson Membership
  Description:  Harvard alums gain access to members-only content, discounts, and benefits. If you have a Harvard Key, please log in first.
  Rates:
Membership price:  $50.00
Recent Grad Membership
  Description:  Alums who graduated from any Harvard school in the last 5 years will gain access to members-only content, discounts, and benefits. If you have a Harvard Key, please log in first.
  Rates:
Membership price:  $25.00
Lifetime Membership
  Description:  In honor of HBAS' 20-year anniversary, Harvard alums will gain access Crimson Membership benefits for life. This is a limited-time offer. If you have a Harvard Key, please log in first.
  Rates:
Membership price:  $500.00
Recent Grad Lifetime Membership
  Description:  In honor of HBAS' 20-year anniversary, alums who graduated from any Harvard school in the last 5 years will gain access to Crimson Membership benefits for life. This is a limited-time offer. If you have a Harvard Key, please log in first.
  Rates:
Membership price:  $250.00