While the fall 2020 program dates have not yet been finalized, we plan to offer two DS programs to give students maximum flexibility. Last year, we hosted programs in mid-September and late October.
Nomination and Selection Criteria
Discover Swarthmore is open to all rising high school seniors. The selection committee prioritizes applications from students with the following characteristics:
- Underrepresented students (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino/a, Middle Eastern and North African, and Native and Indigenous American)
- First generation in their family to attend college
- Low-income students (Pell-eligible, free/reduced lunch, etc.), and students who might not otherwise be able to afford a trip to campus
- Rural and small town students
- Undocumented and DACA-eligible students
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOMINATED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.