“Studying abroad was educational in more ways than I ever thought it could be. I experienced a new culture and a new language, and gained valuable new perspectives.” – Rachel Grunden ’16
Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
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.
Haverford has more than 145 student clubs and organizations, like the Bi-Co Gymnastics Club. The club offers both enthusiastic beginners and former champions the chance to practice their skills in twice-weekly meetings at an off-campus gym.
Members of the Bi-Co Gymnastics Club practicing at the Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics Center in King of Prussia, PA. Photo: Wanyi Yang '20
In the 1930s, Haverford's admission viewbook was little more than a bound set of postcards illustrating the college experience. By the 1970s (as shown in the viewbook pictured left) hundreds of words did the talking.
The energetic design of the new viewbook (right) spotlights student agency, and unpacks today’s Haverford by portraying the lives and work of four specific students.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.