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Women's Events

The Admissions team hosts information sessions on campus, around the globe and virtually for prospective applicants to learn more about the community of women at HBS. To learn more about our upcoming events and to register, click here.

On April 3, 2020, we had our first Virtual Women's Day. Experience the day here.

HBS MBA Admissions and the Women's Student Association hosts a series of webinars about life at HBS. WSA webinars are held monthly during the fall and winter semesters. Access the full library of recorded webinars for prospective students-- including a Women's Student Association Webinar--here.

Student Clubs

Participating in one of the 80+ student-run clubs at HBS can be a great way both to explore interests and meet some of your closest friends. Learn more here

Women's Student Association
The Women's Student Association is the largest student club on campus. The WSA actively supports a community that empowers and mobilizes women to thrive academically, socially, and professionally for long-term success. Read more here.

Contact Information
Marie Vasseur: mvasseur@mba2021.hbs.edu
Tuedy Wilson: twilson@mba2021.hbs.edu

Women in Investing
Women in Investing (WII) seeks to develop and strengthen the network of women both on and off campus who are interested in buy-side investing.

Student Conferences

Club conferences are a vibrant part of the HBS ecosystem. Over 25 conferences are held each year on topics ranging from finance to entrepreneurship to women in business – and all are open to prospective students. Learn more about conferences here.

Dynamic Women in Business Conference
The annual conference is dedicated to reflecting not only on the progress made for women in business, but also recognizing the continuing need to push for even greater change. Hundreds of women gather for a day of powerful keynote speakers, a wide range of panels and the opportunity to connect.

Women in Investing Summit
The WII Summit seeks to bring together HBS alumni, industry professionals, and current MBAs for a day of open discussion about the current topics affecting the investing community. Read a recap of the 4th Annual Women in Investing Summit

Fellowship Opportunity

Harvard Business School Forté Fellows Program

The mission of the Forté Foundation is to substantially increase the number of women business owners and leaders by increasing the flow of women into key educational gateways and business networks. The Forté Fellows Program provides support for outstanding women admitted to MBA programs participating in the Forté Foundation who show potential for business leadership or ownership. 

  • Any incoming first-year (Required Curriculum) female student can apply to be a HBS Forté Fellow.
  • While the HBS Forte Fellowship does not have a funding component, Forte Fellows do receive a number of benefits. 

Organization and Conference Affiliations 

The HBS Admissions team attends the Forté Forum Series in Boston, DC, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and London. Additionally, we participate in Forté's webinar series and in their virtual forum. You can also find us at some industry conferences. Please check out our upcoming events here.

Connect with Us

Do you want to learn more? Stay connected with us by completing an online profile. Have a question? Contact us at admissions+hbs.edu.