Living @ Swarthmore

Department Overview

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What is Living @ Swarthmore?

 

Campus life is the culmination of the elements outside of the classroom. This includes residential life, extracurricular involvement, and so much more. Living @ Swarthmore is our approach to the holistic student experience.

Leading this effort is the Office of Student Engagement (OSE), a one-stop shop for residential life, programming, and student organizations. As part of the Division of Student Affairs (DoSA), OSE aims to provide the foundation for a thriving campus community through student-centered activities and residential experiences.

Residence Hall Profiles

Dorm life is a huge part of the Swarthmore experience, with 95 percent of students living in College housing each semester. 

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Swarthmore Dining

Swarthmore Dining strives to offer a diverse menu using the highest-quality ingredients and locally grown and produced products when available. Our menu always includes vegetarian and vegan options.

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Residential Peer Leadership

Whether you’re feeling homesick, need help with class registration, want to discuss campus and global justice, or have questions about waste sorting, our residential peer leaders are here to help. These students live in almost every residence hall across campus.

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Be Well @ Swarthmore

Be Well @ Swarthmore supports holistic well-being for each individual, and collectively for our campus community, with programs and collaborations across the College.

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