Welcome Class of 2030!

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 Friday, 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 available at the link in your Swarthmore Admitted Student Portal. 

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 and Fridays; 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 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 Alondra Romero with your preferred date and time and she will register your visit!

Virtual Opportunities

Swat Small Talks

Want to ask a current student about their Swarthmore experience? Dying to learn about the Honors program, Engineering at Swarthmore, or clubs and activities on campus? Connect with a senior Admissions Fellow of your choice during a 20-30 minute virtual conversation and have your questions answered! Register for an optional Swat Small Talk.

Virtual Panels and Tours

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

  • Wednesday, March 25, 8-9 p.m. ET: The First Year Experience at Swarthmore. Register for Wednesday, March 25.
    • Join current Swarthmore students for an hour-long panel focused on what it’s really like to be a first-year on campus. Panelists will share insights about academics, advising, dorm life, orientation, making friends, navigating campus resources, and adjusting to college life. The session will begin with brief introductions and an overview of each panelist’s involvement at Swarthmore, followed by an open Q&A where admitted students can ask all their questions about starting out at Swat.
  • Wednesday, April 15, 8-9 p.m. ET: The Visual and Performing Arts at Swarthmore: A Virtual Tour and Q&A. Register for Wednesday, April 15.
    • Join current Swarthmore students for an hour long student panel and tour to learn more about their experiences with the visual and performing arts on campus. Learn more about academic and co-curricular opportunities, and see some dedicated arts spaces on campus through a photo tour. Student panels will begin with a brief introduction of our student panelists and an overview of their academic and extracurricular engagement at Swarthmore. The rest of the hour will be dedicated to answering all your burning questions!
  • Wednesday, April 22, 8-9 p.m. ET: Summer Opportunities, Research, and Pre-Professional Careers Panel. Register for Wednesday, April 22.
    • Join current Swarthmore students for an hour long student panel to learn more about their experiences with summer internships and research on campus. We’ll also discuss pre-professional career paths (pre-med, pre-law) and answer your questions. Student panels will begin with a brief introduction of our student panelists and an overview of their academic and extracurricular engagement at Swarthmore. The rest of the hour will be dedicated to answering all your burning questions!

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.  

  • Wednesday, April 1, 8-9 a.m. ET: Finding Your Home at Swarthmore. Register for Wednesday, April 1.
    • Thinking about making Swarthmore your home? Join us for an inside look at campus life! This session will give you a glimpse into the vibrant and supportive community that makes Swat so special. Hear from current students about life on campus, including a look at the first-year experience for international students, exploring the transition to Swat, and what it means to find community on campus.
  • Wednesday, April 8, 8-9 a.m. ET: Academic Success and Professional Growth. Register for Wednesday, April 8.
    • Swarthmore’s academics are rigorous, exciting, and full of possibilities! Join our student panel to learn about strategies for academic success and professional development while learning and working in a second language, featuring students from a range of disciplines.
  • Wednesday, April 15, 8-9 a.m. ET: Building a Diverse Community. Register for Wednesday, April 15.
    • Join a group of Swatties to discuss practical advice on expanding social circles beyond the international student community and building meaningful cross-cultural friendships.
  • Wednesday, April 22, 8-9 a.m. ET: Visa Basics: Navigating the I-20 and Immigration. Register for Wednesday, April 22.
    • During this panel, meet Dean Jennifer Marks-Gold and Kathryn Melvin of the International Student Center to see how they support international students before, during, and after Swatties’ time at Swarthmore. This panel will include a breakdown of the essential logistics of student visas, the I-20, and navigating the immigration process as an international student.

Virtual Resources for Admitted Students

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.

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. Humanities Highlights
  2. A Creative Solution to Heavy Rain
  3. Crossworlds
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:

Join the Class of 2030 Discord

Get to know your fellow classmates, current students, and admissions officers in our Class of 2030 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 Monday, March 23.

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.​​​​​​

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.

 

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.

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 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.

Athletics & Recreation

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.