SwatLink: Networking, Mentoring, and Community Building

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Swarthmore is pleased to announce the launch of SwatLink, a powerful new networking, mentoring, and community-building tool. 

Use SwatLink to:

  • Network with other Swarthmore community members
  • Offer mentoring or find a mentor
  • Connect socially based on interests, affinities, region, and more
  • Start an online professional, personal interest, or working group (or relocate your group from another platform)

As members of the Swarthmore community, we want to connect with and help one another. SwatLink makes it easy to find each other for networking, career exploration, or connection based on shared interests or affinity. You can also use SwatLink to connect with others in your area. 

SwatLink is private and only available to Swarthmore alumni, students, faculty and staff, parents of students, and select friends of the College.

Have questions about SwatLink? Please contact Alumni & Family Programs at swatlink@swarthmore.edu. 

Become an Early Adopter

SwatLink launched in Spring 2024 and has been steadily growing ever since. Join now, see who’s there, then check back later to connect with new members. 

Join SwatLink

Why Should I Join SwatLink? 

SwatLink features active users who have indicated that they want to hear from fellow Swatties. Each person you see in the "Community” space opted in to the platform and is looking forward to hearing from you. 

And, unlike other platforms, SwatLink filters help you find others based on shared affinity, hobbies, or volunteer interests and to connect with unlimited numbers of members.

Get Started with SwatLink

Setting up your profile takes as little as five minutes. 

  1. Create an account using the email address you use to receive news and information from the College (recommended) or by connecting your LinkedIn account.
  2. Complete your profile to be connected with alumni who best align with your professional background or personal interests.
  3. For tips, best practices, and privacy FAQ, download the SwatLink User's Guide. 

Additional Information for Swarthmore College Faculty and Staff

We encourage Swarthmore faculty and staff to join SwatLink! Your SwatLink account will allow you to:

  • Reach out directly to alumni for speaking opportunities, virtual classroom visits, and other engagement 
  • Incorporate career exploration and networking into your curriculum and student advising
  • Demonstrate networking etiquette and strategy to students
  • Join or start online groups within the Swarthmore community

To join SwatLink as a current faculty or staff member, visit swatlink.swarthmore.edu, click "Join Today," then click the blue "Student ID/SSO" button. Enter your name and Swarthmore.edu email address. Have questions? Please contact Alumni & Family Programs at swatlink@swarthmore.edu.