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Welcome to Haverford, Class of 2030 families, and welcome back to our returning families! We hope you and your student had a restful summer. Throughout the academic year, this bi-monthly newsletter for families will bring you campus updates, news, events, and opportunities to stay connected with Haverford.
Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome students back to campus in the coming weeks. Pre-season student-athletes will begin arriving on campus on Monday, August 17, with cross country athletes joining on Sunday, August 23. Several pre-Customs groups will arrive on Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21, followed by first-year and transfer students to campus on Wednesday, August 26, marking the start of Customs, Haverford’s New Student Experience program.
Returning students will be welcomed back to campus on Saturday, August 29, ahead of the start of classes on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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If you are interested in hosting an event in your area express your interest here.
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Thursday, August 20, 7:00 p.m. ET
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Saturday, August 22, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Join fellow families, alumni, and friends for an afternoon of lawn games, music, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the Haverford Athletics community before, during, and after the day's competition.
See who's coming →
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| Thursday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. ET
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As part of Haverford College’s Distinguished Visitors Program, join us on campus for a discussion with M. Gessen. Registration is required and you will be required to show photo ID with a name that matches your registration to enter Marshall Auditorium. An option to register to attend virtually will be available soon.
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Save the date! Come back to campus this fall and enjoy a full schedule of events including athletic competitions and a Festival.
Registration and tickets for the Homecoming Festival will be available soon.
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College News and Resources
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Stay informed and stay connected.
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Tuition Payments: Payments are due August 14, 2026. Further information about payment plans, health insurance, financial aid, and other topics can be found on the Student Accounts website.
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Update on the Presidential Search: Over 1,000 voices have contributed to the search for the College’s next president. In their most recent update, The Presidential Search Committee shared that the process remains on track to have our next president assume office on July 1, 2027, with an announcement coming well in advance of that date. Read the full update →
- 2025-2026 Athletics Annual Report: Discover highlights and season recaps for all 23 varsity programs, stellar academic achievements, and athletic milestones. Read the full report →
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A former student-athlete of the women's soccer team seized an opportunity to influence the course of women's soccer and landed at Boston Legacy FC, one of the two newest additions to the National Women's Soccer League.
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Parents and families are vital members of our community, and there are many meaningful ways to get involved while playing a vital role in shaping the student experience on campus and beyond.
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Join us on campus with your Ford for Family & Friends Weekend (October 23-25, 2026) to get a glimpse of the Haverford experience.
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Hosting a gathering in your area to connect with our parents and families and the broader Haverford community.
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Volunteer as a Career Connector in partnership with the Center for Career and Professional Advising (CCPA) to help Fords seeking career guidance and opportunities.
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Enrich the student experience by supporting the Parent & Family Fund and help the College to respond quickly to emerging needs and challenges.
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We’re excited to welcome our students back to Haverford, including the incoming Class of 2030!
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Our first-year students will have the opportunity to participate in our Customs program, a treasured Haverford College tradition to help them connect with each other as they join the Haverford community. Your annual gift for the Parent & Family Fund supports the Haverford student experience and the traditions that make our students’ time on campus so memorable.
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We hope this newsletter helps keep you in the loop as we continue to work together to support your student’s success. As always, please reach out to The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement if you have any questions or need additional information.
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Haverford College is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable community in which all of our members feel respected and welcomed. We celebrate differences of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and military/veteran status among our students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and friends of the College. We look forward to seeing all of you at our events.
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