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Haverford students are afforded a large amount of autonomy and may use this opportunity to craft the kinds of experiences they wish to have—and they are given the responsibility, the resources and the respect necessary for that to happen.

DJ Austin Johnson performing at Qualia, an interactive exploration of subjective experience using live musical performance, visuals, and brainwave observation. Photo: Ryan Gooding.

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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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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.

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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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Academics Faculty

Studying Historical "Madness"

History is essential to a free and enlightened citizenry and forms a cornerstone of the liberal arts education at Haverford College. Our varied curriculum encourages students to analyze and interpret the past from many different perspectives and to recognize their own role in writing “history.” 

Students in Associate Professor Darin Hayton's "Madness" seminar use primary sources from Friends' Asylum to explore the history of mental illness treatments. Photo: Patrick Montero

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Students

Study Abroad Photo Contest

“I returned from study abroad a more thoughtful student and citizen, as well as a much better navigator!” – Grace Mangigian ’16

Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.

2015 Study Abroad photo contest 2nd place winner Sarah Moses '16, "Old Town Cemetery, Stirling, Scotland", Places category.
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