Spend the summer at one of America's leading liberal arts colleges just 8 miles from Philadelphia. The serene and stimulating 200-acre campus is known for its award-winning landscaping and architecture. But beyond its beauty, Haverford houses a diverse, intellectual community with over 50 academic, residential, and athletics buildings.
Take courses with world-class instructors in STEM, Social Sciences, Law & Government, Medicine, Business, and more. Our engaging, hands-on curriculum allows students to further their knowledge in their academic area(s) of interest. Outside of class, explore the on-campus arboretum with over 400 plants species, study by the duck pond and gardens, or take a trip to Philly to take in all the sites.
Since 1833, Haverford has been a place where students shape their own path and define their future through experiential learning.
Save Your Spot for Summer*activities subject to change due to current COVID-19 protocols
After class, take a walk through the vibrant campus or connect with friends at a nearby cozy coffee shop, cafe, or restaurants. Shop the specialty shops that line the streets of Haverford Square or visit the Ardmore Farmers Market for some fresh treats.
On the weekend, immerse yourself in nearby Philadelphia’s historyand culture with supervised visits to art museums, parks, historic sites, and more! Test your skills at detecting counterfeit bills at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia or relax with friends overlooking the Delaware River. “The City of Brotherly Love” has something for everyone!
*activities subject to change due to current COVID-19 protocols
Visit the Philadelphia Zoo
Soak up the sun by the 3.5-acre duck pond on campus
Show Night with a Hypnotist, Comedian, or Magician
Test your knowledge at “Trivia Night”
Visit nearby Bryn Mawr and Villanova colleges
Insomnia Cookie Social
Shopping at King of Prussia Mall - the third-largest mall in the United States
Test your skills at detecting counterfeit bills at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Photos courtesy of Haverford College