No. The Global Championship Round will only take place in person at Harvard.

If your team qualifies for the Global Championship Round and chooses to attend, each team member attending the in-person event will be required to pay a $300 registration fee for the multi-day conference.

The Global Championship Round is an immersive multi-day experience held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where students not only compete in the final round of the Harvard Crimson Business Competition, but also participate in workshops, attend speaker sessions with industry leaders, and connect with peers from around the world. This round is designed to be both a high-level competition and a meaningful learning and networking experience.

You will be notified via email if your team qualifies for the Global Championship Round. Qualifying teams are notified on a rolling basis, so teams that submit earlier may receive their results before the final submission deadline.

Qualifying for the Global Championship Round does not require you to attend the in-person event. Teams that qualify but choose not to attend will still receive a certificate recognizing their qualification for the Harvard Crimson Business Competition Global Championship Round.

No, we do not provide hotel or lodging accommodations, but there are many hotel options in the Cambridge/Harvard Square area, ranging from budget-friendly stays to luxury hotels. Please make sure to revise the check-in age for the hotel or accommodation you reserve. Below are some recommendations: Hotels Near Harvard Square: 1. The Charles Hotel 1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138 • Website(https://www.charleshotel.com/) 2. Harvard Square Hotel 110 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 • Website(https://www.harvardsquarehotel.com/) 3. The Sheraton Commander Hotel 16 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138 • Website(https://www.marriott.com/) 4. Porter Square Hotel 1924 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 • Website(https://www.portersquarehotel.com/) 5. Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138 • Website(https://www.hilton.com/) 6. HI Boston Hostel 19 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116 • Website(https://www.hiusa.org/) Booking Tips: • Reserve early—hotels in the Harvard area fill up quickly, especially during academic events. • Consider Airbnb or Vrbo for alternative lodging options. • Check for discounts using student, AAA, or travel rewards programs.

We do not offer refunds. If unexpected circumstances arise, refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can contact us at programs@thecrimson.com (programs@thecrimson.com)for assistance.