During September, the PCard will serve as the College’s primary means of purchasing, and there will be several important deadlines and hold periods in place for common purchasing processes as we prepare to transition to Workday on Oct. 1. Please review our message from Aug. 28, 2026 for more information.

The Controller's Office supports the educational mission of Swarthmore College by providing diversified business services, including processing financial transactions and protecting monetary assets. The office reports on the financial standing of the College and provides relevant information to students, faculty, parents, donors, grantors, staff, the Board of Managers, alumni, creditors, retirees, and vendors. The Controller's Office aims to instill confidence by providing the highest quality service in a professional and confidential manner.