Student Life

An Inside Look at How Student Life Unfolds

MBA students discuss the upcoming case discussion on their way to class in Aldrich Hall.

A Residential Campus

Walking through the Harvard Business School campus is an experience unlike any other. This stately, elegant 40-acre campus of classic red-brick buildings, tree-lined walkways, and open, grassy courtyards was dedicated in 1927, and is the only top business school in the country with a residential, self-contained campus. The campus design serves to strengthen the sense of community at the School, with the belief that the daily interactions of residential life only increase the potential for learning.

The Harvard Business School campus was designed with the belief that daily interactions increase the potential for learning.

Take a Walk Through Our Residential Campus

Learn how our students interact with our vibrant residential campus, which is designed to foster interaction beyond the classroom, helping to develop skills and build relationships that last a lifetime.

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Community

A truly diverse student body is the foundation of the HBS experience. The case method classroom interaction is enriched by classmates from diverse industries, functions, countries, and experiences. This diverse community of students reflects a world of different talents, beliefs, and perspectives.

Harvard Business School is a community committed to welcoming and accepting individuals from diverse global and local communities.

Student Clubs & Associations

Refine your leadership skills in the Student Association or in more than 95 student clubs.

Beyond the classroom, students can refine leadership and organizational management skills by taking a leadership role in the Student Association or in one of 70 student clubs on campus.