The Smith Campus Center is a dynamic center of University life, enabling the greater Harvard community to come together in new and exciting ways.

Tell us your story/detailed overview

Promotes a connected and inclusive campus through comfortable and convivial gathering spaces for Harvard University students, faculty, academic personnel, staff, and visitors. Is a University-wide destination with flexible, accessible, and sustainable spaces that offer a wide and diverse range of social, cultural, and intellectual activities. Fosters a welcoming and vibrant entrance to Harvard University for visitors, Cambridge community members, and current and prospective affiliates of Harvard.

When open (hrs.)

An accessible two-story space open to the general public 7am-10pm Monday-Friday and 8am-10pm Saturday and Sunday unless otherwise noted. (Please note, the 2nd floor of the Welcome Pavilon closes at 8pm daily.)

Need To Know/Community Rules

Services Include: Restrooms Harvard Visitor Center Harvard Box Office Pavement Coffeehouse There are two accessible entrances to the Welcome Pavilion at Massachusetts Avenue. The Welcome Pavilion also has an interior stair and elevator for access to the second floor.