Ask a Transfer Swattie

A group of Swarthmore students sit on the grass in dappled shade on the campus of Swarthmore College.

Want to learn more about the transfer student experience at Swarthmore? You can reach out to our transfer student representatives at askaswattie@swarthmore.edu. If you would like to write to a specific student, share their name in your email. Please identify yourself as a prospective transfer student in the email.

Please note:

  • Our students typically respond within 4 business days. Response times may be longer during College breaks.
  • Our students are very happy to answer any questions you have about the student experience via email, but they are not available to meet with you on campus or virtually.
  • Our students do not answer questions about the application process nor offer advice for your application.
  • Questions about admissions are best answered by your regional admissions officer or by emailing transfer@swarthmore.edu.
  • Please contact the Financial Aid Office with questions about financial aid.
  • Swarthmore does not consider ‘demonstrated interest’ in our application review process.
Agahve smiles at the camera

Agahve ’27

Agahve (she/her) is from Kansas City, Missouri. She transferred her junior year to Swarthmore College from Metropolitan Community College. She is a biology major who has specific interests in preventative medicine and nutrition. On campus, Agahve participates in the Richard Rubin Mentorship Program and received summer funding through the program to conduct research in molecular biology. She is also a part of the Student Disability Services Advisory Board, where she discusses ways to make the campus more accessible for students. Additionally, she participates in choir and the Swat doula club. In her free time, she enjoys writing music, cooking, drawing, and learning about film, photography, and music production.