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Athletics

Overview

Crimson Pride

It is easy to make athletics and physical fitness a regular part of your Harvard undergraduate experience. Nearly 80 percent of Harvard students are involved in some kind of athletics—and nearly everyone puts their Crimson pride to work cheering on friends and classmates.

2020-21 Academic Year

On February 18, the Ivy League Council of Presidents announced that league schools will not conduct league competition or host league championships during the spring term of the 2020-21 academic year. The opportunity exists for limited, local, outdoor spring sport competition if campus conditions significantly improve, and if campus, state and local guidelines allow it. Club sport and house intramural programming will remain remote as we continue to align with University policies and guidelines.

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Athletics

Varsity Sports

Harvard is home to 42 nation-leading Division I intercollegiate sports teams. Our outstanding varsity athletes excel in competition, fuel Crimson pride across campus, and carry on the rich legacy of Harvard Athletics.
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Intramural Sports

Intramural sports provide students the opportunity to play with a team in a fun, relaxed environment. Teams are organized by entryway and by House. First-years compete for the Yard Cup, and upperclassmen chase the Straus Cup.

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Club Sports

There are many club sports that Harvard students can join—or you can start your own. Less formal than varsity competitions, club sports are a great way to meet new friends and compete in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

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Recreational Fitness

There is a wide selection of recreational facilities on campus where you can practice, play, and participate when it works for you. We provide space and equipment for independent exercise, group activities, and recreational classes.

There are so many classes to choose from, such as step, pilates, muscle conditioning, aqua aerobics, kickboxing, and yoga.

Hemengway Gym. Functional training space.
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Harvard Athletics on Social Media

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Competitive Excellence

Whether you are an accomplished varsity athlete, play for fun, or just want to try something new, you can find many ways to stay active, engaged, and healthy. Intramurals, club sports, varsity teams, and recreational fitness programs all benefit from our outstanding facilities, which include indoor and outdoor tracks, strength and conditioning facilities, boathouses, and courts and fields of all sorts.

Facts & Figures

Statistics

  • 149 National or NCAA championships

  • 58 Student-athletes honored as Rhodes Scholars

  • 42 Varsity teams

  • 435 Ivy League titles

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Residential Life

Residential Life at Harvard provides the opportunity to develop your own community through shared experiences.

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