Haverford has more than 145 student clubs and organizations, like the Outdoors Club, which has a climbing sector that does weekly indoor rock climbing trips, technical lessons, and outdoor climbing trips over school breaks.
Erica Blum '18 rock climbing at the New River Gorge, W.Va., over fall break. Photo: Noah Weinstein '18.
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.
“In addition to providing an excellent and rigorous training in the physical sciences, Haverford offered so many unique opportunities that shaped my professional interests and career path.” – Mimi Fuchs '13, astrophysics major
Haverford's East Asian Languages & Cultures program engages students in a broad and deep exploration of culture and society in East Asia, particularly China and Japan. Majors undertake rigorous language training and comprehensive study of the region’s culture and society.
Performer and educator Hongyong Jia taught a workshop featuring detailed demonstrations of Beijing opera’s various roles and style and then gave performances of two pieces. Photo: Claire Chenyu Wang ’20
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.