The Haverford experience includes the opportunity to work closely with—and benefit from—mentors including faculty and advisors such as Dean of Academic Affairs Phil Bean.
In addition to his advising duties, Phil Bean also oversees the fellowship application process. Haverford has been named a 'Top Producer of Fulbright Students and Scholars'. Photo: Patrick Montero.
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.
Political science major Tamar Hoffman '16 researched how bipartisan consensus on criminal justice reform changed from the 1994 Crime Bill to the 2010 Fair Sentencing Act.
Part of the "What They Learned" Haverblog series.
Hoffman will continue to explore issues raised by her thesis as a Haverford House fellow serving in the Housing Unit of Community Legal Services. Photo: Thom Carroll.
After moving into their dorms, the Class of 2020 began their first-year experience with a five-day orientation program. The Class of 2020 is Haverford’s largest ever, with 351 members, but it was also the most selective—thanks to a record number of applications and the lowest admit rate in the College’s history.
Move-in Day, 2016. Photo: Holden Blanco '17.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.