“As a queer person of color, I would say that my study abroad experience not only enabled me to engage with and consider my identity within the freedom of another culture, but the time spent away from America also helped me to contextualize previous experiences and believe in a wider, more pronounced version of global citizenship.” – Matthew Ridley '19
Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
The 2018 Study Abroad Photo Contest third-place winner in the Places category: Marina Mundo '18, "The Giant's Causeway," taken in Northern Ireland.
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.
The Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER) was created by the students, faculty, and staff of Haverford College, and reflects our socially responsible principles.
CER partnered with student art collective James House to paint a mural around the dish room window that features reminders about composting amidst a colorful scene. Photo: Dexter Coen Gilbert '21
Haverford has more than 125 student groups that publish magazines, host symposia, sing a cappella, discuss religion and spirituality, stay politically active, maintain a system of student self-government, dance, demonstrate, and create.
The Black Students' League's annual fashion show focused more on an art exhibition and performances centered around the beauty of the black skin and body, rather than its usual focus on fashion designers and clothes. Photo: Claire Blood-Cheney '20.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.