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Living @ Haverford: First-Year Students

Welcome to the class of 2016

First-Year News & Annoucements First-Year Residential Life News & Updates

Welcome!

On behalf of the Office of Residential Life, welcome to Haverford College! We are all looking forward to your arrival and meeting you in August.

It is an exciting time with many things to think about and do as you prepare to come to Haverford in a few short months. Please know that we are here to guide and help you.

This page will provide you with an overview of and links to a number of important things related to living at Haverford.

Got questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or ask us. We are here to help.

  • Residential life questions? Contact our Student Summer Interns at hc.new.students@gmail.com or if of a confidential nature contact the Director of Residential Life at msmith@haverford.edu. You can also reach us via telephone at 610-896-1298, or snail mail at Residential Life, Chase Hall Suite 213, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041-1392. Our Fax number is 610-896-4960.
  • All other first-year questions? First-year Students' page and blog

First-Year Students First Forms (Student Entry Record and Housing Questionnaire):

Please submit your completed forms by Monday, June 11th. Fill out the forms »

Got questions about filling out the Housing Questionnaire? Ask us! We're here to help. Have general questions contact us at hc.new.students@gmail.com. If of a confidential nature, contact The Director of Residential Life at msmith@haverford.edu. You may also call us at 610-896-1298.

First-Year Housing Assignments:

All first-year students are asked to complete an online Housing Questionnaire by this deadline so we can see the first-year class in its entirety. First-year students are not housed on a first come, first serve basis. Instead the Director of Residential Life and two summer student interns (upper-class students who are affiliated with the Customs program) assign students to a Customs groups in one of the first-year residences. There are six customs groups in Barclay Hall, nine in Gummere Hall, four–one in each of the four first-year buildings–in the Haverford College Apartments (HCA), and four in Tritton Hall. Our emphasis is on the make-up of the Customs group. While we understand there are numerous reasons students might want to request a specific residence hall, we place a greater value on the people who will shape your community rather than the building in which you will be living. We are seeking to create a community where students can meet new people and develop new relationships.

First-Year students will receive their housing assignments via email to their Haverford email address in late July.

First-Year Residence Halls »

Links

Links to important information and applications you will need to read, access and/or fill out and submit in the near future.

  • Find your Student ID #: Incoming new and first-year students will need their Student ID number to purchase or waive the insurance.
  • OneCard Application: PDF Please submit your application as soon as possible but no later than the deadline of July 1, 2012. Your OneCard is your "key to the campus". OneCard is your access to your campus and dorm buildings, your library card, your dining card, as well as your laundry and vending machine payment card. Visit the OneCard site.
  • The Coop information & Account Form: PDF The Coop is a grill/café located in the Campus Center. If you choose to set up an account, please send in the account form as soon as possible.
  • Linens Program: Students have a number of options when it comes to providing their own linens. One such choice is the Residence Hall Linens Program that shares a portion of the proceeds each year with Haverford's Students' Council.
  • Theft/Fire & Accident Insurance: This information on a theft, fire & accident insurance program, National Student Services, Inc.'s Student Personal Property Plan is provided as a courtesy and Haverford College does not endorse this program.

Links to information pertaining to your arrival in August and your living here at Haverford College. Please note that not all links below are active yet. These pages are being updated and will be posted as they become available.

The following are frequently used HaverLinks.