Today, well over 15,000 prospective students and their families come to Haverford each year for campus tours conducted by a troupe of 30 student guides who volunteer for the Admission office.
Missed yesterday’s photo? See campus visits back “Then“.
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.
With only 300-500 applicants each year, a visit by prospective students and their families in the 1950s often included an appointment with the college president, in this case Gilbert White.
Come back tomorrow to see campus visits “Now”.
Each summer, approximately 75 students gain invaluable hands-on experience by assisting faculty with original scientific research in the seven departments of the Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.