Additional Information
You may contact Career Services with any questions or concerns at anytime during experiential learning opportunities.
In case of an emergency or other serious concern, contact the Swarthmore College Department of Public Safety immediately at: emergency 610-328-8333, non-emergency 610-328-8281, publicsafety@swarthmore.edu. Swarthmore College Public Safety officers are available 24/7/365 to respond to emergency/crisis incidents as well as non-emergency reports. Public Safety staff can assist with connecting students to resource personnel, such as Counseling and Psychological Services, the Title IX Coordinator, the on-call dean’s division staff, or an on-call nurse. They can also provide assistance with making a report to local law enforcement.
The College expressly prohibits any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of any College-recognized protected classification, including sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or involvement in a College program or activity. Please read the full Swarthmore College Notice of Non-Discrimination. Resource Information about sexual harassment/assault, dating violence and domestic violence, retaliation, stalking, and other misconduct that is sex or gender based can be found on the SHARE website.
Dean's Office Emergency Funding Request for Extern Program
The Dean's Office can offer small grants, on average $300, to support food and travel extern related costs for students with significant financial need. The spirit of this fund is primarily to support emergency circumstances. Please note the Dean's Office may not be able to fulfill all requests. If you meet the criteria outlined, please find further details and fund application form here.
Fill out application return to the Dean's Office.
Internship & Externship Agreements
Career Services is not able to sign any internship or externship agreements with employers, organizations, or companies on behalf of the College. It is important to note that, as a general practice, the College does not provide any type of insurance coverage for or on behalf of students during an internship or externship.
Budgeting for Your Externship
As you consider Externship opportunities, please feel free to utilize this budget worksheet to help you make choices
