Harvard Cooperative Society ( ”The COOP”)

The Harvard Cooperative Society, known as the Coop, was founded by Harvard students in 1882 and is the oldest, and one of the largest, collegiate bookstores in the United States. Its book department offers a wide selection of popular and academic titles, including hundreds of works by Harvard faculty authors and Harvard Business Publishing. It also carries the largest selection of officially licensed Harvard clothing and gifts anywhere, along with MIT merchandise.

As a cooperative, the Coop is owned by its members but open to all shoppers. Members of the Harvard and MIT communities are eligible to join and receive a discount in store and online. Beyond its role as a campus store, the Coop is woven into the traditions of both universities and has a long history of providing financial and in-kind support to student groups and initiatives.

What to Know

• Shelves also hold apparel, diploma frames, drinkware, gifts and children’s items.
• The Coop hosts a local artist in residence.
• Collaborations include a Harvard collection made with the brand Rudsak.
• It belongs to the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and the Harvard Square Business Association.