Upon request, qualified students in good academic and disciplinary standing may be granted permission to spend a semester or a year studying in a foreign country. The College recognizes approximately 70 programs in 34 countries. Students interested in studying abroad should consult the Office of International Academic Programs early in their sophomore year, and should have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Students who wish to study abroad and receive Haverford credit may do so by applying to any of the programs on the approved list. They must complete the appropriate forms by the specified deadlines and should discuss their program and course selections with their major, minor, concentration advisor(s). Courses taken while studying on approved programs count toward fulfilling major, minor, and concentration requirements as well as College degree requirements.

Monitored by the College’s Existing Curriculum Committee (ECC), the list of approved programs “provides opportunities that both extend and complement the offerings of Haverford departments and answer the specific needs and wishes of the students.” According to ECC policy, students who do not request and receive permission to study abroad through the Office of International Academic Programs will not receive Haverford credit for their work. ECC will not consider retroactive proposals under any circumstances. Students who do not wish to pay Haverford tuition and/or receive credit may not attend the programs on the approved list.

Financial Aid

Haverford College meets the needs of students eligible for financial aid, whether they are at Haverford or on approved study abroad programs. Students can apply their financial aid awards toward their approved program abroad. More information may be found at: https://www.haverford.edu/study-abroad/planning/costs.