The Process

We accept submissions year-round, and they remain valid for three years.

• If you are expressing interest for yourself: Once you submit the form above, the Nominations Committee will follow up with you via email with a link to the formal 2026 term application.
• If you are nominating a fellow alum: Once you submit the form above, the Nominations Committee will reach out to your nominee to invite them to complete the formal application.

Member Expectations and Governance

• Commitment: The full Alumni Council meets two times on campus each academic year.
• Roles: Review the Council Member Roles and Expectations for details on service.
• Governance: Our Constitution and Bylaws can be found here.
• Members: View our Alumni Council Directory to see our current membership.

Our Membership Goals

The Nominations Committee reviews all applications, considering factors such as professional background, field of study, College engagement (volunteer activities and attendance at College events), age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and geographic representation. We aim to ensure the Council accurately represents the broad spectrum of Swarthmore's alumni.

Questions? Please contact the committee at acnominations@swarthmore.edu.