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Welcome Class of 2028!

We are thrilled to welcome you to our community and are excited to answer your questions. We hope you'll use the resources on this page to learn more about the Swarthmore College community.  We have so many wonderful opportunities to connect with us, both in person and virtually.

Ready to accept your offer of admission? Please complete your enrollment reply form on your applicant portal and submit a non-refundable deposit of $250 (if applicable) to hold your place in the class by Wednesday, May 1. If you are unable to post your deposit online or have questions about the enrollment process, please contact Yvetta Moat at ymoat3@swarthmore.edu for more information.

In-Person Opportunities

We are so excited to be able to welcome admitted students to campus for our admitted student program, Swatstruck! During Swatstruck, students and their families will have the opportunity to explore campus, meet with professors, and hear from current students about what it's like to be a Swattie. 

Registration for Swatstruck is now at capacity. 

We invite admitted students to engage with Swarthmore through our many virtual offerings or by visiting campus on another day! We are pleased to offer information sessions and campus tours at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 1:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Note that the campus tour starts an hour after the information session times listed above. If you are able to come to campus on a day other than Swatstruck and cannot register online due to event capacity, please reach out to Elizabeth Collinger with your preferred date and time and she will register your visit!

Virtual Opportunities

We offer a variety of virtual events that are open to admitted and prospective Swarthmore students. Check out the options below to register. 

The following events focus on Swarthmore's international student community and resources for international students, but we invite all students to learn more about the international community at Swarthmore. 

  • Q&A's with the International Student Center: 

    • The International Student Center (ISC) is the hub for all international life on campus and provides a wide range of services to our entire international student population, including assistance concerning visas and all related immigration issues. Meet Deans Jen Marks-Gold and Kathryn Melvin of the ISC to see how they support international students before, during, and after a Swattie's time at Swarthmore. These 30 minute sessions will focus on one specific topic.

      •  Meet the International Student Center, April 3 at 8:45 a.m. ET - Register Here

      • The I-20 process, April 15 at 8:45 a.m. ET - Register Here

Virtual Resources for Admitted Students

Join the Class of 2028 Discord

Get to know your fellow classmates, current students, and admissions officers in our Class of 2028 Discord! You'll receive an invitation to the Discord over email in the week after receiving your decision. If you need assistance joining the Discord, just email us - we're happy to help! We'll start approving people for the Discord on Tuesday, March 26.

Imagine Yourself on Campus

We know many of you weren't able to visit campus in person, so we have put together a few videos to help you imagine yourself on our 425 acre campus:

SwatStories Student Blog

Curious about campus traditions, Swatties' favorite dining hall desserts, or what it's like to navigate Tri-Co? Read first-hand accounts of student life from Swatties on their SwatStories blog. May we suggest a few to start with?

  1. Swarthmore College: Agency, Collaboration, and Change 
  2. Everything Swarthmore Students do in the Classroom Besides Having Class
  3. Perks of Attending a Small School
Ask a Swattie

Want to ask a current student about their Swarthmore experience? Visit our Ask a Swattie page to find current students' bios and email addresses.​​​​​​

Connect with your Regional Dean

Do you or your family have general questions about Swarthmore or would like to be connected with other resources on campus? Contact your regional admissions dean via email.

Swarthmore's YouTube Channel

Wondering about life on campus or what our alumni do after graduation? Meet students, alumni, and other community members through our YouTube videos. 

Do you need to call-in to one of our virtual events (instead of using the link we provided), or just having technical issues? Reach out to us. We're happy to help!

What do I need to know about Swarthmore?

The resources below will help you discover more about our academic environment, student organizations and athletics, diversity and inclusion on campus, uniquely Swarthmore traditions, and more. 

Learning at Swarthmore

At Swarthmore, you'll learn differently. With our 8:1 student to faculty ratio, our one-of-a-kind Honors Program which emphasizes sharing and testing of ideas through dialogue, and our Pass/Fail first semester you can dive deeply into the things that interest you most. Have questions? Reach out to our faculty through the contact information listed on each department's website. 

Diversity and Inclusion

Want to know more about how Swarthmore celebrates diversity and cultural differences? Explore some of our many cultural spaces and programs on campus, and reach out to faculty and staff members who will be supporting you during your time at Swarthmore. 

Student Clubs and Organizations

Which clubs and activities interest you? With so much to join and participate in at Swarthmore, we know you'll find your home here, with people who will quickly come to feel like family.

A Swarthmore a cappella group performs on campus

Arts@Swarthmore

Are you a dancer, visual artist, musician, or actor? Or just interested in attending some incredible performances and exhibits as a Swarthmore student? Learn more about Swarthmore's performing and visual arts programs, events, and campus spaces. 

Swarthmore Taiko performs on campus

Swarthmore Traditions

Have you ever wanted to hunt a Pterodactyl, scream at the top of your lungs at midnight, or build your very own boat to float down the Crum Creek? Check out these and many more beloved Swarthmore traditions.

First Collection at Swarthmore College

Athletics & Wellness

Wondering what resources you will find for maintaining a healthy lifestyle at Swarthmore? Or are you planning to play on or cheer for one of our NCAA Division III athletic teams? Our Athletics and Wellness site can give you the information you need.

Swarthmore's baseball team celebrates with fans