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As students settle into the fall semester, campus is bustling with fall sports, club events, and tons of academic exploration. We realize this transition may be difficult. If your student is having trouble adjusting or needs support, encourage them to talk to their advising dean. In their role as your student's dean, they work to connect them with opportunities, resources, and networks of support to meet challenges and offer support in times of stress.
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College News and Resources
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Stay informed and stay connected.
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Fall Break Dates: Fall Break will begin Friday, October 9, at 4:00 p.m. Classes will resume Monday, October 19. View the full academic calendar →
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Studying Abroad: Students interested in studying abroad while at Haverford should attend one of the Study Abroad Info Sessions listed under events on the study abroad website. The application deadline for Spring is October 5. The application process for many programs begins early, so it’s important to plan accordingly. Learn more about study abroad →
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Tri-College Career Fair: Encourage your student to take advantage of the career fair on September 18. It is never too early to start taking advantage of these experiences. A full list of other events hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Advising is available on their website.
- Did your student forget something? Want to send them a care package of their favorite things from home? Central Services has you covered.
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Haverford, PA 19041
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Move-In Day, Convocation, and Customs marked the Class of 2030's first week at Haverford. Take a look back at some of the moments that welcomed our newest Fords to campus in our headline story or video recap.
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| This academic year, Jonathan Kevorkian '27, supported by a Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) fellowship, will examine how American presidents have justified war-making authority since Congress passed the War Powers Act in 1973.
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In this series, learn more about students' Center-funded work and explore how Fords spent their summers learning and making a difference, featuring Adam Chen ’29 and CJ Chen ’28.
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If you are interested in hosting an event in your area express your interest here.
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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 a photo ID with a name that matches your registration to enter Marshall Auditorium. An option to register to attend virtually is also available.
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Sunday, September 27, 4:30 p.m. PT
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Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. CT
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David Hackett '76 invites you to meet members of your local Haverford community and enjoy a relaxed reception with opportunities to engage directly with President Raymond and one another.
See who's coming →
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Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25
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Before you know it, it will be time to join your student back on campus during Family and Friends Weekend! Registration details and the full schedule will be released in mid-September. Events will begin the afternoon of Friday, October 23, and run through Sunday morning.
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Featured Story: Presidential Transition
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What to know about the process of the upcoming presidential transition.
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In November 2025, President Wendy Raymond announced her plans to retire in June of 2027. In December of 2025, the Presidential Search Committee Chairs were named, and in February 2026 the full committee was announced.
During spring 2026, the search committee conducted 22 listening sessions in cities across the country, and three accessible globally, involving direct conversations with more than 650 alums. Separate sessions with students, faculty, and staff, as well as online surveys, brought the total to well over 1,000 voices.
Co-chairs Jim Kinsella and Charley Beever summarized what they heard into"Six Key Issues We Heard from the Presidential Search Listening Sessions." Fords were united by deep pride in what Haverford is and genuine urgency about what it must become. They distilled that gathered wisdom into a prospectus, a job-description statement that has guided our engagement with candidates.
Guided by the Committee, our search firm Spencer Stuart International assembled and evaluated a deep and broad pool of nominees. Our 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.
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Classes are in full swing at Haverford!
One of the hallmarks of a Haverford education is our incredible faculty, who inspire and challenge our students daily. Support for academic innovation makes it possible for Haverford to continue supporting our faculty, expand experiential learning, enhance study abroad programs, and create more student and faculty research opportunities.
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