Host Networking & Information Sessions
Why?
Hosting a networking and information session gives you a dedicated opportunity to connect directly with students and share what makes your company unique. Whether you choose to deliver a presentation, facilitate a Q&A, host a panel, host an invite-only dinner, etc., these sessions allow you to highlight your company culture, upcoming roles, and values.
Events must be requested via Crimson Careers
- Navigate to Events > My Events > Request Event (Event Type: Employer Networking / Information Session)
- All recruiting events must be requested via the registration form and confirmed by the Recruiting & Employer Engagement team.
- Review our suggested location recommendations below.
New to recruiting at Harvard? We recommend attending one of our industry specific career fairs or hosting coffee chats/office hours. Should you decide to host an individual event, please see our guidelines below.
Scheduling Networking & Information Sessions
Employers may host presentations about their organization year round. Early fall (September and October) is the most requested time for these events, so if this is your desired timeframe, we recommend scheduling as far in advance as possible. For on-campus reservations, please see reserving a “Harvard Campus Space” for more information about fees and reservation timing.
All recruiting events must be requested via the registration form and confirmed by the Recruiting & Employer Engagement team. You will receive a confirmation email when your requested date & time has been approved. Confirmation is required prior to our office promoting your event details. If you plan to host an event in parternship with a student group, the evnt must be registered with our office.
NOTE: These meetings are valuable for both students and employers, but we caution that it can be difficult to build an audience, depending on the time of year. We cannot guarantee student attendance, and it is possible that very few students will attend your presentation.
Events should be requested via Crimson Careers by navigating to Events > My Events > Request Event
- Location: “Virtual” or select an in-person location. See below list of recommended venues in Harvard Square.
- Harvard Campus spaces are is available, room reservation fee may apply. Please contact our office for more information.
- Event Type: Employer Networking / Information Session
Employers may host presentations about their organization year-round. Early fall (September and October) is our most requested period, so if that is your preferred timeframe, we recommend submitting your request as far in advance as possible. For on-campus reservations, please see reserving a “Harvard Campus Space” for more information about fees and reservation timing.
For 2028 opportunities, please schedule information and networking events after September 25 (career fairs are excluded from this timeframe).
Fees: $200 event promotion fee (additional fees may apply e.g., on-campus space reservation)
- There are no fees for…
- nonprofit or government organizations.
- virtual for-profit events taking place during the summer or after November 2 for the 2027 fall semester.
- Additional fees may apply, see reserving a “Harvard Campus Space”
What does this fee cover?
- There is a $200 promotion fee per event which includes promotion through our events calendar and email lists. Additionally, employers who choose to advertise a recruiting event will receive a featured posting and access to the Recruiting Resume Book, an opt-in resume book for students.
Recommended Venues in Harvard Square
Employer recruiting events are not permitted in classroom space. Instead, we recommend the below venues in Harvard Square. Employers are also welcome to host virtual recruiting events and should create a virtual contingency plan for all in-person engagements.
Harvard Square: Eat & Drink
Check out these places to eat and drink around Harvard Square for possible locations.
We recommend the below venues in Harvard Square:
- The Harvard Faculty Club, 20 Quincy St (events@harvard.edu)
- Charles Hotel,1 Bennett St (catering@charleshotel.com)
- Sheraton Commander, 16 Garden St – Judy Belcher (617.234.1362 / judy.belcher@sheratoncommander.com)
- Felipe’s Taqueria, 21 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02138 (Request event here) NOTE: this is a mixer/reception space ONLY; no AV equipment provided and no alcohol allowed for events with students.
Please note that recruiting events may only be held in campus spaces if they are reserved directly through the career center. The standard fee is $500/room (in addition to the $200 promotion fee) for a 1-hour event and is charged in 30-minute increments for any additional session time. Fees are waived for non-profit and government organizations.
Early Fall (September and October) Events:
- Early Fall is our busiest season. If you would like to host an on-campus event during this period, we recommend submitting your event request by August 1 and finalizing payment by August 20. On-campus early fall events confirmed after these dates will incur a $750/room fee for a standard one-hour event.
Timing & Set Up: When submitting your request, please enter the event start and end time as it will appear to attendees. For on-campus events, MCS will add a complimentary 30-minute setup & breakdown window, schedule permitting.
Contact our office for space reservation inquiries
Locations (subject to availability):
- Harvard Career Center (MCS), 54 Dunster Street
- Harvard Interview Facility at the Harvard SOCH, 59 Shepard Street
- Science & Engineering Complex, 168 Western Ave in Allston (e.g., tech talks & engineering events)
- Additional Harvard Campus Spaces (e.g. Fong Auditorium, Ticknor Lounge, Smith Campus Center) may be requested and reserved by the career center subject to availability.
