Your Swarthmore new student forms

This message was sent on May 15, 2025

Greetings,

Welcome to Swarthmore! In partnership with my colleagues across campus, I coordinate new student orientation. We look forward to meeting you in August. 

I write to share instructions on how to access your new Swarthmore email account and complete the new student forms in mySwarthmore.

Please follow the instructions under the “TO DO” sections to set up your Swarthmore email account and complete the new student forms by June 1. Your Swarthmore username is listed at the bottom of this message. Your Student ID number will be provided to you in a separate email today. 

Email is our main way of communicating with you. Please regularly check your new Swarthmore email account. If you have any questions about setting up your Swarthmore network or email account, email the College’s Helpdesk at support@swarthmore.edu. If you have general questions and are not sure who to ask, please email new_student_question@swarthmore.edu. 

In July, we will share information about academic placement exams and housing assignments. We look forward to welcoming you to campus for new student orientation, which begins on August 26.

Please explore the website for new students. 

We look forward to getting to know you. 

Sincerely,

Rebecca Weintraub-Barth, Director of Student Activities and Leadership

Your Swarthmore username is: <ID>

Your Student ID number will be sent to you in a separate email today.

TO DO: set up your Swarthmore network and email account

Network Account and Student ID Number

  • Network Account: Your Swarthmore College Network account gives you access to your College email and allows you to complete most of your new student forms online. By activating your Swarthmore account, you agree to abide by the Swarthmore College Acceptable Use Policy and the Copyright Policy in the Student Handbook.
  • Student ID Number: Your Student ID Number uniquely identifies you in our system and can be useful to you for a variety of reasons. Treat your student ID number as securely as you treat other confidential numbers and identifiers.

Please also read the following policies:

  1. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  2. Higher Education Act (HEA)
  3. Photography and Film Release Statement: Swarthmore College does not collect release forms from its students, faculty, or staff members for the use of images or films taken in public campus spaces. 

Two-factor authentication

Swarthmore College has partnered with Duo to provide added security to our community’s user accounts. By utilizing this additional security measure when logging into your Swarthmore resources, you and the rest of our community will be better protected against having data accessed by unauthorized source. 

You will be automatically enrolled in Duo when you create your Swarthmore account. When you log into your account for the first time, you must complete the device registration process. You will need to use a laptop or desktop computer and have a device ready to register to complete your device registration and finish your Duo enrollment. You can find more detailed information on how to register with Duo on our Knowledge Base.

Set up your Swarthmore network account

  1. Visit password.swarthmore.edu and click the “Claim Your Identity” link at the bottom of the login screen.
  2. Enter the username and student ID number provided to you by the College. Click “Submit.”
  3. You will be asked to review and agree to the Swarthmore College Acceptable Use Policy. A link will be provided for review. Once done, check the box to agree to the terms and click “Next.”
  4. Enter at least one recovery option, but both are recommended. After you enter the option(s), click “Update.” The options include:
    1. A non-Swarthmore email address
    2. A non-Swarthmore mobile phone number
  5. Enter Verification PIN sent to your recovery email/phone
  6. Set up your Duo two-factor authentication device registration.
  7. You will be asked to enter a password. When you click into the text field, the requirements for setting a password at Swarthmore will show as a dropdown window below the text field. As you fulfill the requirements, they will automatically be checked on the list. Once you have a password that passes the checklist, re-enter it in the field below to confirm it. Click “Next.”
  8. You will see a confirmation screen that you have completed the process to claim your account. Click “Complete.”

Once your account is successfully claimed, you can use your username and new password to log in to your Swarthmore email via Swarthmore Gmail. 

If you have any issues or questions regarding claiming your account or setting up DUO,  please email our Information Technology Services Helpdesk at support@swarthmore.edu or call 610-328-8513.

TO DO: complete the New Student Forms by June 1

There are two online platforms to complete your new student forms. 

The first step for new student forms is through mySwarthmore. This site is where you will have your personal information, emergency contact information, and other important information.

  1. Go to https://myswat.swarthmore.edu/BannerExtensibility/customPage/page/incoming_student
  2. Log in using <ID> as your Username and your new password, which will take you to mySwarthmore.
  3. Select the link for “New Student Forms.”
  4. Click on each tile, then follow the instructions to complete and submit that form.
  5. When you have finished, log out of mySwarthmore. To log out, click “mySwarthmore” and then “EXIT” in the top right corner.

The second step for new student forms is the New Student Orientation course in Moodle. This is where you will find important information including optional sign-ups for pre-orientation programs, as well as academic and campus resources throughout the summer.

If you have trouble logging in to either of these sites, please email our Information Technology Services Helpdesk at support@swarthmore.edu or call 610-328-8513.

Please complete all relevant forms by June 1, unless otherwise noted:

Forms in mySwarthmore:

  • Personal Information, which includes pronoun information. Pronouns are an important part of respecting a person’s identity. We invite you to tell us your pronouns.
  • ID Picture: upload an ID photo for your OneCard. If you have trouble uploading a photo, contact onecard@swarthmore.edu.
  • Parent Information
  • Emergency Contact Information
  • Emergency Evacuation Assistance
  • Crisis/Confidential Contact
  • Health Certificate and Health Insurance: required of all students. If you have any questions or trouble submitting the health forms, contact health@swarthmore.edu.
  • Disability Disclosure Form: Submit this form if you wish to disclose a disability and request academic, housing, dining, or other disability accommodations. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this site, please contact studentdisabilityservices@swarthmore.edu with questions. For more information about the disability accommodations process, please visit the Student Disability Services Website.
  • Housing Questionnaire: contact housing@swarthmore.edu with questions.

Forms in Moodle:

  • Computer Access Survey
  • FLI-POP (First-Gen Low-Income Pre-Orientation Program): open to incoming first-generation, low-income, and/or undocumented students. Contact tlc@swarthmore.edu with questions.
  • Summer Social Justice Institute: open only to the Class of 2029.
  • We will add additional forms and info to Moodle throughout the summer.

Online Directory and Gmail Searchable Name: You can update how your name will appear in the College’s online directory and Gmail by logging in to mySwarthmore and going to Personal Information > Update Directory Information.

We look forward to getting to know you.