Tri-Co Philly Program

The Tri-Co Philly Program is a cohort-based program that offers urban-focused, experiential classes taught in Philadelphia. As part of the experience, students also participate in monthly cohort activities to connect with Philadelphia and fellow students across the Tri-Co.

The city setting provides a sense of place to enhance the classroom experience, helping students from Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges learn firsthand how course material is informed by the environment around them. Speakers and representatives from organizations are invited guests into the classes, and students explore the city through neighborhood tours, trips to museums, and work with various community-based groups.

Students who will be second-semester first years, sophomores, juniors or seniors, in the semester they enroll, are eligible to participate in the program. Students in the program take two Philadelphia-focused courses in the city. Each course meets once weekly. In addition, program students participate in monthly cohort activities to connect with Philadelphia and fellow students across the Tri-Co. Tri-Co students who wish to take one of the program's courses are welcome to enroll through the standard registration process. Learn how to apply.

For more information, please contact Calista Cleary at 610-795-1576 or ccleary1@swarthmore.edu.