Sharples Commons

Office of Student Engagement
Swarthmore College
Sharples Commons, Suite 170
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Student Activities Email: ose@swarthmore.edu
Residential Communities Email: housing@swarthmore.edu
Phone: (610) 328-7351
Sharples Commons offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for meeting and socializing. From hosting small gatherings to flagship campus events like Orientation, Sharples Commons fosters community connection.
Student activities are given priority use of first floor gathering spaces when reserved through Swat Central, and you can table near the entrance to the Dining Center. Student organizations will also have dedicated, secure storage space in Sharples Commons for their supplies and materials.
If Sharples Commons is the “living room” of campus, the student lounge is where you come to put your feet up. Filled with comfortable couches and natural light, the lounge is a flexible space where you can relax, meet up with friends, or catch up on some studying.
Play a tune on the grand piano.
Enjoy some gaming in the game room.
Say hello to our friendly desk attendants.
Play a tune on the grand piano.
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) is a one-stop shop for student events, programming, and organizations. Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the OSE aims to provide the foundation for a thriving campus community through student-centered activities and residential experiences. The OSE is located in the northern portion of the first floor of Sharples Commons.