We are thrilled to welcome you to our community and are excited to answer your questions. We hope you'll use the resources on this page to learn more about the Swarthmore College community.
Ready to accept your offer of admission? Please complete your enrollment reply form on your applicant portal and submit a non-refundable deposit of $250 (if applicable) to hold your place in the class by June 15. If you are unable to post your deposit online or have questions about the enrollment process, please contact Yvetta Moat at ymoat3@swarthmore.edu for more information.
Virtual Resources and Events
- Swarthmore's YouTube Channel
Check out our YouTube Channel for recordings of past events, SwatTalks shorts with faculty members, and more about life on campus.
- Virtual Events
The various people of the Swarthmore Admissions Office have put together virtual events and panels to help you get to know members of our community and learn more about what makes Swarthmore such a unique place. Click the links below to learn more and to register (you'll need to log in with your portal credentials). We can't wait to see you there!
- Drop in to an informal chat with Director of Admissions Andrew Moe and Associate Dean of Academic Success Liz Derickson on May 31 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Bring any questions you have about life at Swarthmore, next steps, or anything on your mind! While you can drop in throughout the hour, pre-registration is required. Register here.
- Connect with Current Students
- Register for a Campus Visit with current Swatties to tour campus, register for a self-guided tour, or for those who can't make it to campus - we have a virtual option. Please note that on-campus tours begin 6/1 and virtual tours begin 6/7.
- Ask a Swattie all your questions about what it's like to transfer to Swarthmore and more!
- Curious about campus traditions, Swatties' favorite dining hall desserts, or what it's like to navigate Tri-Co? Read first-hand accounts of student life from Swatties on our SwatStories student blog.
- Imagine Yourself on Campus
We are happy to welcome you for a campus visit in the coming weeks, but if you can't make it to campus, we offer different virtual ways to get a feel for Swarthmore.
- Check out our recorded campus tour to get a feel for campus, narrated by current Swatties!
- Watch this walking tour of campus to see more of our campus spaces and what Swatties use them for!
Do you or your family have general questions about Swarthmore or would like to be connected with other resources on campus? Contact Mark Detterline, our Transfer Coordinator.
Do you have limited access to our virtual opportunities? Email access@swarthmore.edu.
What do I need to know about Swarthmore?
The resources below will help you discover more about our academic environment, student organizations and athletics, diversity and inclusion on campus, uniquely Swarthmore traditions, and more.
Learning at Swarthmore as a Transfer Student
At Swarthmore, you'll learn differently. With our 8:1 student to faculty ratio and our liberal arts curriculum you can dive deeply into the things that interest you most. Have questions? Reach out to our faculty through the contact information listed on each department's website.
Diversity and Inclusion
Want to know more about how Swarthmore celebrates diversity and cultural differences? Explore some of our many cultural spaces and programs on campus, and reach out to faculty and staff members who will be supporting you during your time at Swarthmore.
