A view looking up into the trees on the Nature Trail

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.

Following the College's first-ever comprehensive tree assessment, a massive renewal project aimed at preserving Haverford's beloved natural resources for generations to come—while keeping the community safe—is taking shape. Photo: Rae Yuan '19.

Character

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

About

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.

Admission

Next Monday, April 9, 2018
Interior of rotunda with medieval based decorations.
Monday, April 9, 2018
Campus

Traditions

Fords enjoy myriad traditional events such as the Collection speaker series; Pinwheel Day; the annual weekend throwdown at the end of the year called Haverfest; and, most importantly, Fall and Spring Plenary.

On April Fool’s Day, students from the science departments deck the KINSC with decorations, such as these with a Game of Thrones theme in the Rotunda. Photo: Patrick Montero.
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