What are House Dues?
House dues are not mandatory for residents of Eliot. They are a package of tickets to Eliot's three formals. Paying dues gives you a ticket for you and a ticket for a guest to Winter Formal, and Fête of the same academic year. The price of dues does not increase from the fall to spring, unless you studied abroad, took time off, or are a freshman.
How can I purchase House Dues?
Dues are available through the Harvard Box Office and are SEF eligible. They can also be purchased through Zelle, with cash, or with credit card, while House Committee
members are tabling in the dining hall (these times vary based on the event). If you Zelle, please ensure that you are sending funds to @eliothousecommittee@gmail.com.
What is Fête?
Fête is Eliot House’s Spring formal and a long time tradition in the house. It is definitelyone of Harvard College’s most anticipated house events! Eliot House Committee
encourages members of the house to join the Fête Committee, determine a Fête theme, and help plan any events leading up to Fête during Fête Week. Fête features a live band, hor d’oeuvres in the dining hall, chocolate-covered strawberries in the Junior Common Room (JCR), a cocktail and mocktail bar, and a sheltered dance floor in the courtyard.
When is Fête?
Fête usually takes place during the first week of May in Eliot House, from 10PM - 2AM.
How can I pick up my tickets?
There are no physical tickets. Instead, Eliot House Committee records your name on a guest list for Fête once you pay your dues. This is done during tabling in the dining hall. If you want to confirm that you have paid dues, email @eliothousecommittee@gmail.com.
How can I register my guest?
Once you’ve purchased dues, you will eventually be emailed a link to a Plus One Form.
You can register one guest. The form will remain open until the day before Fête, so that
everyone has time to invite and confirm their guest. If you have questions about
changing your guest, email @eliothousecommittee@gmail.com.
Are there single tickets available for purchase?
Eliot House Committee does not sell single tickets. The only way to find a single ticket is
to purchase someone's plus one ticket. HoCo is committed to ensuring that Fête is an
accessible and welcoming event. For that reason, we discourage up-charging of extra
Fête Plus One tickets by Eliot House Students. We recommend that students sell their
tickets at a reasonable price (i.e. the price of house dues!)
Can anyone at Harvard buy a House Dues package?
While we welcome guests from other houses, only members of Eliot House can purchase House Dues. This is due to capacity restrictions for the event.
Can I transfer my dues package to another name?
If you would like to transfer your dues package, email @eliothousecommittee@gmail.com.
If you’d like to purchase a dues package for yourself and others, please clearly request this during tabling. This way, HoCo members can record the correct dues packages for
all parties involved.
What can I do if I am not SEF-eligible but am unable to afford paying the full cost of dues?
We understand that $65 may pose a significant financial obstacle. If you are unable to afford the dues package, please email @eliothousecommittee and/or contact your
House Committee Co-Chairs. We will work with you to find a solution! All of your information will remain confidential. We care about your presence in the house community, and you are still welcome to attend all house events.
Do I have to know how to swing dance to come to Fête?
No! Fête attendees always have fun and enjoy dancing to both the DJ in the dining hall and to the live swing band in the courtyard, regardless of dancing ability. If you are interested in learning to swing dance, we offer both same sex and opposite sex lessons for free through members of the Harvard Ballroom Team. Come to the dining hall on April 23rd during Eliot Night if you are interested.
What are other events leading up to Fete?
There are also several events leading up to the formal, which we hope you take part in, like dancing lessons, bow tie lessons, and strawberry dipping.
