HGC is also tasked with organizing large university-wide initiatives and events, managing and providing funding for university-wide student groups (USGs),[1][2] as well as representing the Harvard graduate student population during conferences with other Ivy League universities and external organizations.

These local student councils focus on school-specific issues, whereas HGC's mandate extends to the entire university.

Leadership Council meetings are held throughout the fall and spring semesters, and are open to all students from Harvard’s graduate and professional schools.

Past Chair of Advocacy University administrators often consult with the HGC on a variety of issues facing Harvard graduate students.

[7][2] HGC leadership also serves on various faculty-administrator-student committees and task forces, focusing on issues such as the student health care, campus planning, Harvard presidential appointments, and sexual assault.