Founders hall at night after snow storm

The Campus

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Our campus has 200 acres of award-winning architecture and landscaping; more than 50 academic, athletic, and residential buildings; and a nationally recognized arboretum with 400 species of trees and shrubs, a 3.5-acre duck pond, gardens, and wooded areas.

Founders Hall at night after a snow storm. Photo: Justin Brendel '18.

Character

Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.

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Mind

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.

Academics

Squirrels

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.

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Previous Monday, February 26, 2018
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Monday, February 26, 2018
Academics

COOL CLASSES: “From The Gutenberg-Galaxy To Cyberspace: Literature, Film, And New Media”

“From The Gutenberg-Galaxy To Cyberspace: Literature, Film, And New Media”

Taught by Professor of German and Comparative Literature Ulrich Schönherr, the seminar examines the diverse artistic responses to a rapidly evolving media environment, oscillating between technophilia and technophobia. 

Our Cool Classes blog series highlights interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience.

See what other courses the Department of Comparative Literature is offering this semester.

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Next Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Students

Community Housing

For students looking to forge close connections around shared interests, Haverford offers specialinterest housing choices, such as La Casa Hispánica (for students actively engaged in organizing programs concerned with the cultures and civilizations of the Spanish-speaking world); Cadbury House (for those seeking quiet-study and alcohol- and drug-free living); and Nerd House (for gaming, tech, fantasy, anime, and science aficionados).

Nerd House organized a laser tag event in the DC Basement. Photo: Justin Brendel '18

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