Visiting

Located just outside Philadelphia, Haverford is an ideal place to live and learn.

Inside the Office of Admission

Welcome to Haverford!

Thanks for your interest in visiting Haverford! While we'd love to be on campus together, the health and safety of everyone is our highest priority. COVID-19 can and will be overcome, but only if we all do our part to thwart its spread. Since we can't meet in person, we've put together these resources to help you get to know Haverford from wherever you are. Dive in, start imagining yourself as a member of this community, and be in touch with questions!

Connect with Us

Join a Q&A Session

These informal sessions hosted by a current student and a member of the Admission Office are a great way to get to know us! Talk about anything from writing a compelling personal essay to the value of shared governance at Haverford. Parents, guardians, and friends are all welcome to join the Zoom webinar.

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Take a Live Guided Virtual Tour

Let our student tour guides take you on a virtual stroll across campus. They will be there live to share stories, offer insights, answer questions, and showcase what makes Haverford special.

Are you interested in scheduling a tour for a group of students from a high school, CBO, or community group? Request a Group Tour.

Want to explore our campus on your own first? Check out our campus highlights gallery.

Schedule a Tour

Schedule an Interview

Though for the time being we're not able to meet with you in person, we'd love to schedule a video interview. We're currently offering interviews to high school juniors and other students who plan to apply for entry in Fall 2022. Interviews are typically available Monday through Friday. Request an interview and we'll get you scheduled right away. We look forward to meeting you!

Request an Interview

Do you have a question you want to discuss with an admission counselor? Make an appointment during our Virtual Office Hours.

Apr

18

Students Only Panel

Sunday, April 18, 2021
3:00PM to 4:00PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Join Nicole Haas-Loomis, Admission Office Senior Intern, and other Haverford students to get your questions answered. Interested in learning more about Customs? The senior thesis? The Honor Code? Now is your chance to learn more from these Haverford experts. We ask that only students join this session.

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Apr

18

Parents and Guardians Only Panel

Sunday, April 18, 2021
3:00PM to 4:00PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Parents, guardians, and family members are invited to join us for a Zoom conversation. This is your chance to ask current students and deans the questions that would otherwise embarrass students! Please register so we can send additional instructions to you via email.

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Apr

18

Young Alumni Conversation

Sunday, April 18, 2021
4:00PM to 5:00PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Hear from a vibrant group of recent Haverford alumni about how their Haverford experience continues to shape their lives after graduation and how they forged their pathways of success! Families are all welcome to join the Zoom meeting.

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Apr

20

Virtual Tour

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
8:00PM to 8:45PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Virtually experience Haverford's beautiful campus, located just outside Philadelphia in the bustling suburb of Haverford, PA. Your Haverford student tour guides will be there live to show you around, share their Haverford experience, and answer your questions.

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Apr

21

Beeswax Salve Workshop with the Haverfarm Team

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
8:00PM to 9:00PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Make this herbal luxury from the comfort of your kitchen! This workshop will be held via zoom, and all supplies will be delivered directly to your door. Other necessary material include a microwave safe container or double boiler, measuring spoons, and optional essential oil for smell. This event is limited to 50 participants. Register by April 9.

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Apr

22

Trivia Night with Beyond the Bell!

Thursday, April 22, 2021
8:00PM to 9:30PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Join Haverford alums Joey and Rebecca, founders of Beyond the Bell Tours, for a night of trivia! Teams will be assigned. Collaborate and compete against your future classmates for the grand prize and bragging rights during Customs. Points will be given for the best team name!

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Apr

23

Nerd House Game Night

Friday, April 23, 2021
8:00PM to 9:00PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Join the student club, Nerd House, for an evening of fun games. All you need to play is a phone, computer, or tablet and an internet connection!

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Apr

24

BIPOC, FGLI, and LGBTQIA+ Students in STEM Panel Conversation

Saturday, April 24, 2021
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Interested in STEM? Join current students and faculty from Haverford’s Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center as they discuss academic and social support especially for students who identify as: BIPOC, first-generation to college, low-income, LGBTQIA+, and/or womxn in STEM. This is an opportunity for admitted students to learn more about resources like our Health Professions Advising programs, internships, and research opportunities.

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Apr

27

Final 'Fords Features

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
8:00PM to 8:45PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Final Questions before May 1? Ask Five Fords! Five of our Admission Office Fellows are here to answer whatever questions are on your mind before the May 1 enrollment deadline. Already enrolled? Meet some fellow 'Fords!

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Watch an Info Session

An introduction to Haverford as well as an in depth discussion of our distinctive Admission process by Director of Admission, Mary Maier '05.

Visit a Class

Take the opportunity to experience a Haverford classroom via Zoom! Below is a sampling of Haverford courses currently being taught in ways that are conducive to visitors.

If you would like to visit a class:

Please be sure to email the professor in advance. While each of these faculty is open to visitors, there may be days the class isn't being held or there may be other reasons why visiting doesn't work on a specific day. The professor will provide the zoom link for the class once they hear from you.
Please be sure to come into the meeting at the very beginning of the class. If you are not able to stay for the whole class, please make sure that this is okay with the professor.
Feel free to participate in the class as you are able! Our faculty and students are warm and welcoming, and will be excited you are there.

Get an Overview

Our serene campus is a beautiful and stimulating environment. Haverford 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.

Read All About It

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Let us know you "visited" Haverford!

Thank you for visiting Haverford! We’d love to know that you stopped by, just as if you were visiting us on campus. Even if you are already on our mailing list, please fill out our virtual visit form to let us know you engaged with us during this time.

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