Academic departments maintain state-of-the-art research instrumentation for both research and teaching. The equipment that students learn to use in introductory courses plays a major role in both their research and in classes such as Superlab.
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
As you perform real-world research and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, you'll work side-by-side with professors who are at the top of their fields.
Our mascot—the Black Squirrel—has a genetic adaptation that gives it a bold, black coat. Join our distinctive community and stand out from the pack with your fellow Haverfordians.
A distinguished scholar of American literature, past president of a leading liberal arts college, and former interim president of a top tier university, Joanne V. Creighton, Ph.D., is Haverford’s new Interim President. Read More >
More than 40% of Haverford students participate in varsity athletics such as our men’s cross country team, which won the NCAA Division III title in 2010-11 and are returning to Nationals.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.