What is Discover Swarthmore?

Discover Swarthmore, held each fall, is our all-expenses-paid overnight fly-in program for high-achieving high school seniors. The Admissions Office pays for all transportation, meals, and on-campus housing expenses for students selected to attend. Participants experience Swarthmore firsthand as they attend classes, stay with current students in our residence halls, eat in the dining hall, and go to campus events. Prospective students hear from faculty, staff, alumni, and current students through a series of panel discussions and informal conversations. 

Who Should I Nominate for Discover Swarthmore? 

All rising high school seniors (U.S. citizens, permanent residents or DACA/undocumented students attending school in the U.S.) are eligible for the program. We encourage you to consider nominating high-achieving students from underrepresented groups in higher education, students who are the first in their families to attend college, and students who come from low-income backgrounds.

How Do I Nominate My Student? 

The nomination process for the Fall 2023 programs is now open. The nomination deadline is Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Applications will be open in mid-April 2023. We hope you'll nominate students who would benefit from this program and encourage them to apply.
 

Please email us at discover@swarthmore.edu! You can also visit our Discover Swarthmore page for more information.

Just nominated a student? Here are some helpful tips.

Email the students you nominated

Dear ____, 

I just nominated you for Swarthmore’s all-expenses-paid fly-in program Discover Swarthmore! 

I encourage you to apply — applications open in April. Meanwhile, take a look at the following resources:

• Discover Swarthmore blog post
• Connect with Swarthmore

Share with a colleague

Dear ____,

Swarthmore College’s all-expenses-paid fly-in program is now taking nominations — check it out!