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deadlines may result in a delay in the consideration SPECIAL ACADEMIC of a petition until the following semester. PROGRAMS For Semester I (Fall) of the 2021 -22 Academic Year: Friday, October 1, 2021 Intercollegiate Cooperation Friday, November 5, 2021 Haverford has long enjoyed a close cooperative For Semester II (Spring) of the 2021-22 Academic relationship with and Swarthmore Year: College. This consortial relationship gives students Friday, February 18, 2022 from all three colleges access to courses and to most Friday, March 25, 2022 of the academic facilities on the three campuses. The major programs of Bryn Mawr and Haverford are Petitioning students should note that their advisor’s open equally to all students on both campuses. In and dean’s approval does not guarantee that CSSP some cases, Haverford students may also major at will grant their request. If the Committee does not Swarthmore. approve their proposal, the student may appear in person to appeal its decision. In addition to the cooperative agreement with Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore, Haverford has made In addition to petitions for independent and arrangements with the University of , interdepartmental majors, the following are and full-time Haverford students are permitted to examples of some of the academic program options have library privileges and, upon presentation of that students may pursue only with the approval of the proper credentials, to enroll for courses there CSSP. without added expense. Laboratory fees, which are not included under the reciprocal agreements Credit for Non-Collegiate Academic Work with or the University of All students must earn at least 24 course credits at Pennsylvania, must be paid by the student. Students Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore colleges or the taking courses at the University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania. However, it is recognized must make their own transportation arrangements, that there are important educational opportunities and are limited to two courses per semester at Penn. for a student to do work, for example, in a non- university research laboratory, to do a supervised Each student must satisfy Haverford’s general archaeological study on site, etc., for which the college graduation requirements, but is otherwise College will occasionally grant academic credit. With free to choose from the courses and other academic the approval of CSSP, a student may take up to four opportunities offered at its three partner institutions. course credits in their academic undergraduate If a student majors or minors at Bryn Mawr or career, provided the following conditions are met: Swarthmore, it will be so noted on their academic records. Students may not major or minor at the • The work is closely supervised by a person who is University of Pennsylvania. Haverford students are a faculty member at a college or university or who obligated to satisfy the academic regulations (e.g., clearly holds the comparable qualifications. regarding deadlines, attendance, and extensions) • The student’s academic advisor approves the at Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and the University of activity. If the work is in an area outside the Pennsylvania when they are taking courses at such advisor’s field, approval will also be required institutions. Administrative interpretations of each from a Haverford faculty member competent in a institution’s academic regulations are made by the relevant field. deans of the college where the course is given. • The project results in a product judged to be satisfactory by the field supervisor and the Academic Flexibility Program Haverford faculty member. The Committee on Student Standing and Programs • In most cases, the work is unpaid. (CSSP) is empowered to make decisions on requests from students for exceptions to the academic For each Haverford course credit earned in this regulations of the College. Typically, requests for manner, a student will be charged tuition at the rate exceptions involve unusual circumstances and relate of $7,025 per course credit. If credit is granted for to such issues as special majors and graduation in such work by another academic institution, the credit six or more than eight semesters. Students who may be transferred to Haverford without further intend to petition the Committee should first consult tuition charges. Before credit can be transferred, with their dean and their academic advisor. however, the procedures for approval as outlined above must be followed. Petitions should be submitted in writing to CSSP by the deadlines noted below; failure to meet these 2 Special Academic Programs

Graduation in Fewer than Eight Semesters in California and in Georgia. Permission for such study must be granted by the A student may, in consultation with their dean, and student’s advisor and dean. All courses must be with the approval of their academic advisor and approved in advance by the chairs of the appropriate the Committee on Student Standings and Programs Haverford departments. In order to provide a (CSSP), select a six-semester program consisting semester’s credit at Haverford (four course credits), of at least 30 course credits, including up to two a program at another institution must represent approved AP credits or summer courses. Because of at least one-eighth of the degree program there; the College residency requirement, this program is and similarly, in order to provide a year’s credit at not compatible with international study. A student for Haverford, the program must represent one-quarter whom a six-semester program has been approved of the degree at the other institution. must, by April 15 each year, confirm to their dean in writing that they intend to continue in this program. Students who expect to study away from Haverford for a semester or a year must confirm their intention Students may also meet the normal requirements of in writing to their dean, using the same timetable 32 Haverford approved course credits but do so in as that for a dean’s leave. They should also inform only seven semesters of study by enrolling for five their dean when they have been accepted by the course credits for four semesters and for four course institution to which they have applied. Naturally, credits for three semesters. This option will allow they will have discussed at an earlier time tentative students to spend a full semester away from the plans with their advisor and dean. They should, campus at some time during their college careers finally, ensure that they will have earned 19 credits and still graduate within four years of matriculation. outside of their major and fulfilled the general Although there is no deadline for declaring seven- education requirements by the end of the senior semester programs, and students do not need the year. approval of CSSP to exercise this option, an early declaration of the intention to graduate in seven Note: Students may not attend programs abroad semesters will be helpful to both the student and through an American college or university during the the College. Students considering this option are academic year and receive credit at Haverford unless therefore urged to consult their dean as early as they go through the Office of International Academic possible. Programs. Extended Programs Independent Study While Not in Residence Although most students are expected to graduate Students who wish to carry independent study in four academic years, some may be permitted credit while away from the College should secure to remain at Haverford for an additional, ninth the approval of their advisors and that of the semester to complete their degree requirements. instructor(s) involved before submitting the written Such permission is granted very rarely, upon petition proposal to the dean for final approval. If approved, to CSSP, and only in instances in which a student students will be charged at rate of $6,762 per credit. has no other means by which to complete their degree (typically due to the need to take courses in Summer Study at Another Institution satisfaction of a major that can be fulfilled only while A student wishing to obtain Haverford credit for at Haverford). Students who are on financial aid summer school at another institution should follow must submit a separate appeal to the Financial Aid the procedures as outlined below: Committee requesting a ninth semester of financial aid. • The student should secure from the Registrar’s web pages a form entitled “Application for The College never grants a tenth semester except Summer School Credit.” in instances in which the Office of Access and • With the form, the student should secure the Disabilities Services has deemed it necessary to do approval of their faculty advisor, dean, and the so pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. chairperson of the Haverford department which Study at Other American Colleges corresponds to the field in which the work is to be done. Advance approval is required for obtaining Some students may also study at another college or Haverford credit and approval should be based university in the for the enrichment on the suitability of the course for Haverford to be gained through different or more diversified credit; approval sought retroactively will, in all liberal arts offerings. Some study at another school likelihood, be denied. If no such department simply to experience college life in a different exists at Haverford but does at Bryn Mawr, then setting. Haverford has formal exchange programs with Claremont McKenna and Pitzer Colleges Special Academic Programs 3

the student should seek the approval from the Approval for summer study abroad is identical to that appropriate Bryn Mawr department chairperson. for domestic summer study. • In seeking approval, the student should give the appropriate department chair descriptive The Tri-Co Philly Program information about the course: the course name The Tri-Co Philly Program is a semester-long program and number; the amount of credit conferred at that provides students at Haverford, Bryn Mawr the other institution; the institution’s name; the and Swarthmore Colleges curricular and co- course description. curricular activities in . This urban • The faculty advisor’s signature should represent experience facilitates engagement with the diversity, an approval of the course as a part of the complexity, innovation, and systems of the city. student’s program at Haverford. Students take urban-focused courses from a variety • Faculty assigning credit should proceed on the of academic disciplines taught by Tri-Co faculty in principle that at any institution, each course Philadelphia. The setting provides a sense of place to counts as a fraction of the credit required for the enhance the classroom experience, helping students degree. At Haverford, the minimum graduation learn firsthand how the material in the courses is requirement is 32 credits, equal to 128 semester informed by the urban environment. Speakers and hours. Therefore, summer credit equivalents must representatives from organizations are invited guests be identical to academic year equivalents for in the classes, and students explore the city through transfer credit to be considered at Haverford. neighborhood tours and through trips to museums, Other regulations governing summer study: community-based organizations, , and arts and cultural organizations. • Courses taken in summer school will not satisfy Haverford course requirements for the major The program also includes participation in twice- unless prior written approval is granted by the monthly Philadelphia-based cohort activities – some department chair. academic in nature, some connected to issues • A summer course must not be a repeat of or at of social justice, and some simply fun. Program a lower level than a course already a part of the students also take part in an orientation, a mid- student’s Haverford academic record. semester gathering and a closing dinner. • To receive Haverford credit for courses taken Due to disruptions related to the pandemic, the in summer school, a student must earn a grade program will not have a cohort of students in Fall at least one full grade above the lowest passing 2021, but will offer two stand-alone classes in the Haverford grade: at least a 2.0 on the Haverford city. Tri-Co students can register for these classes scale, or a grade of “C” on the A-F scale. as they would any Tri-Co course. In Spring 2022, the • Permission for credit must be secured before the full program – with a cohort of students taking two course is taken. courses (from a choice of three) and participating • For summer work at Bryn Mawr, only the in monthly cohort activities in Philadelphia – will permission of the student’s dean is required. resume. • In all cases of summer school work, including In Fall 2021, students may take Narrative and Hip courses taken at Bryn Mawr and the University Hop (ENGL B216), and Urban Places, Historical of Pennsylvania, students should have official Spaces: Society, Health, and Social Justice in transcripts forwarded to the Haverford registrar. Philadelphia (HLTH H211). Unofficial grade reports will not be accepted for evaluation. In Spring 2022, students will take the core course, • Finally, students should realize that summer Power and Politics in Philadelphia (POLS H229), and school credit, if accepted by Haverford, will one of the following two elective courses: History of transfer to Haverford simply as course credits. Philadelphia Architecture and Urbanism (CITY B207) Course titles and credit values will be indicated on or Borders and Migration (POLS 031). the record, but in no instance, including summer Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to work at Bryn Mawr College and the University of participate. Additional spaces in the courses are Pennsylvania, will grades earned appear on the available to other Tri-Co students. Costs for travel Haverford record; likewise, in no instance will the to classes are covered for all students taking Tri- grades earned appear as part of the student’s Co Philly Program courses. Expenses related to the cumulative grade point average at Haverford. program’s co- and extracurricular programming are Students should follow the above procedures for also covered for students enrolled in the program. all summer study, including summer study abroad. 4 Special Academic Programs

For more information, visit the program website or degree program. The total number of courses for an contact Calista Cleary at [email protected]. Master’s is 10 (11 in Biotechnology). The student will be financially responsible for all tuition 4+1 Engineering Program and fees in the fifth year (Penn Engineering Master’s and the University of Pennsylvania tuition and fees are charged by the course). have formed a partnership that enables qualified Applications should be submitted by February 1 Haverford undergraduates to gain early and in either the student's fourth or sixth semester at expedited admission into a Master’s degree offered Haverford. For more information, visit: by Penn Engineering. Like Penn Engineering https://www.haverford.edu/engineering/41-program- undergraduates, Haverford students may apply to university-pennsylvania/ an appropriate Master’s degree program at Penn Engineering as an external “sub-matriculate.” 3/2 Engineering Program To initiate the process, a Haverford student submits Haverford College and the California Institute of a completed “External Sub-matriculation Application” Technology (CalTech) have a joint program under to Penn Engineering for review and approval. which a student who is interested in engineering Applications should be submitted no later than the may, in the second semester of their junior year, end of the summer after the student’s sixth semester apply for transfer to an engineering program at at Haverford, and no earlier than the end of their CalTech. If accepted in the program, then at the end fourth semester. To apply, students must have the of five years (three at Haverford, two at CalTech), necessary background and major to enter into the the student will be awarded a or desired Master’s degree program. (Degree programs degree by Haverford and a are described at https://www.haverford.edu/ Bachelor of Engineering Degree by CalTech. For engineering/upenn/). A minimum cumulative GPA of each engineering discipline, there is a required set 3.0 and a minimum 3.0 GPA in all math, science, and of courses to be taken at Haverford during the first engineering courses are also required to apply. The three years of the program. Interested students GRE is not required; however, students are strongly should consult their advisor and the College’s encouraged to take the GRE, especially those who advisor for the 3/2 program about the proper course have interests in pursuing a Ph.D. later. Admission selection; this consultation should occur as early as decisions are made on a selective basis. possible. A cumulative grade point average of 3.5 is generally expected for this program. Via the existing “” arrangement, as admitted “sub-matriculates,” Haverford For more information, visit: undergraduates may take up to three graduate https://www.haverford.edu/engineering/32-program- courses to count toward their Master’s from Penn caltech/ Engineering, subject to approval by their Graduate advisor. Biotechnology Master’s students may take 3/2 City Planning Program up to four graduate courses. These may not be taken Haverford students majoring in the Growth and prior to submatriculating into Penn Engineering. Structure of Cities at Bryn Mawr may apply for Penn Engineering’s rules on double-counting courses admission to the 3/2 Program in City Planning for sub-matriculates permit students to use no offered in conjunction with the University of more than three courses in satisfaction of the Pennsylvania. This arrangement with the University requirements of both the Master’s at Penn and the of Pennsylvania’s Department of City and Regional Bachelor’s at Haverford. (Note that through the Planning allows a student to earn both a Bachelor’s “Quaker Consortium,” Penn will not charge Haverford degree in the Growth and Structure of Cities at Bryn sub-matriculates tuition and fees for taking these Mawr and a Master of City Planning (MCP) at the three graduate courses as undergraduates.) University of Pennsylvania in five years. Qualified All admitted 4+1 students are fully expected to students who are accepted into the 3/2 program graduate and receive their Bachelor’s degree will be eligible for consideration for financial aid from Haverford at the end of their fourth year at during their period of residence at the University of Haverford. If this is not achieved, the student will be Pennsylvania. Students interested in the 3/2 B.A./ dropped from the Master’s degree program at Penn M.C.P. program may apply through their Cities major Engineering. In the fifth and final year of the 4+1, advisor during their sophomore or junior years, students will be enrolled as full-time Master’s degree although they are encouraged to begin discussing students in Penn Engineering, having fully completed their interest with members of the Cities Program as their undergraduate degree at Haverford. During early as the beginning of their sophomore year. this year, the student will complete the remainder of the courses required by their specific Master’s Special Academic Programs 5

4+1 Bioethics Program with the University curricular programming that develops career skills of Pennsylvania and supports post-graduate job placement. Haverford students can earn a Bachelor of Arts or The scholarship includes full-tuition, but students Bachelor of Science degree from Haverford and a are responsible for the cost of living expenses and Master’s in Bioethics (M.B.E) from Penn’s Bioethics for providing proof of health insurance. Program Program in the Perelman School of Medicine in five fees are minimal, and all program events, including years. networking trips, are fully funded by the program. This 4+1 partnership enables qualified Haverford Eligible students must have a strong academic undergraduates to gain early and expedited record, demonstrating excellent quantitative skills, admission into a Master’s degree offered by the Penn particularly through course work in macroeconomics Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy. and microeconomics at the intermediate level, Students may apply to the M.B.E program as an statistics, and, if possible, corporate finance. external “sub-matriculate” no later than the end of However, applicants can present a variety of the summer after the sixth semester at Haverford academic profiles for consideration. Course work and no earlier than the end of the fourth semester. planned for the summer before matriculation in the A GPA of 3.5 is required to apply; the GRE is not graduate program can be taken into consideration in required. The admissions decision is based on the the selection process. student’s transcript and letters of recommendation The application deadline is in February of the from one or more Haverford faculty members. senior year. For more information about the Upon acceptance to the program, students will take Master’s in Finance at CMC’s Robert Day School of up to three graduate courses in Bioethics at Penn Economics and Finance, please contact the chair while still enrolled at Haverford; course selection is of the Economics Department and visit https:// subject to approval by the M.B.E program’s director www.cmc.edu/robert-day-school/masters-program-in- of education. There is no additional financial charge finance. for these courses. During their four years at the College, students will also complete all Haverford Accelerated Degree Program with the graduation requirements, which can include courses Center for Latin American Studies at taken at Penn as determined by Haverford’s Health Studies director. Haverford participates in a five-year joint degree The fifth year of the program is spent entirely at program with the Center for Latin American Penn. Nine courses in all (including those taken while Studies at Georgetown University. The cooperative a Haverford undergraduate) are required to complete agreement allows undergraduates who are the requirements for the M.B.E degree. There is no concentrators in Latin American, Iberian, and Latino financial aid available from Penn for the fifth year Studies to pursue an accelerated course of study of the program, but students can apply for federal toward a graduate degree. student loans. Students are responsible for all tuition and fees. The program offers the highest qualified applicants the opportunity to count four courses from their Undergraduates interested in applying undergraduate study toward the M.A. program in for this program should contact the Latin American Studies at Georgetown University, Health Studies director and visit http:// enabling them to complete the degree in two medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/master-of- semesters and one summer. bioethics/ for more information. The five-year B.A./M.A. program is designed for One-Year Master’s Program at Claremont those students who demonstrate excellence at the undergraduate level. Qualified applicants must McKenna College’s Robert Day School of maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5, declare an interest Economics and Finance in the cooperative degree program during the Haverford students accepted into the Robert Day junior year, and participate in the Center’s summer School of Economics and Finance graduate school study abroad program. During the senior year, will receive a full scholarship for their one-year students will apply through the normal Georgetown Master’s in Finance at the Claremont McKenna M.A. application cycle. If accepted into the M.A. College (CMC) campus in Claremont, California. The program, up to four courses (two from the CLAS program offers an intensive curriculum in economics summer study program in Mexico or Chile and two and finance with an additional emphasis on co- advanced courses from Haverford) may be applied to the M.A. All M.A. prerequisites must be completed 6 Special Academic Programs during the four years of , and candidates must have concentrated in Latin American Studies while at Haverford. For more detailed information, consult Prof. Graciela Michelotti or visit the Georgetown Center for Latin American Studies, https://clas.georgetown.edu/ academics/accelerated/ China Studies Master’s Program at Zhejiang University Recent graduates or members of the Class of 2019 at Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges are eligible to apply to be fully funded students in the China Studies Master’s Program at prestigious Zhejiang University (ZJU) in the city of Hangzhou, China. This is a two-year program, taught in English, for students in all majors who have an interest in understanding China. The student body is drawn from a small set of highly selective colleges and universities in different parts of the world. Through a special relationship, Tri-Co students are the only U.S. students who are eligible for the program. ZJU provides students who are accepted into the program with funding that covers tuition and living expenses in China for the two years of their master's study. Students do not have to be East Asian Languages and Cultures majors to enter the program. Courses are taught in English (with students given the opportunity to study Chinese language as well). The courses cover a range of subjects leading to a deeper understanding of contemporary China and are designed to prepare graduates in a wide range of fields to engage with China in their professional lives. The program can also serve as preparation for further graduate study at other institutions. Students in this interdisciplinary program engage with contemporary China: its language, modern history, cultural heritage, ethnicity, political and legal institutions, socioeconomic development, and public management. The target student body is non- Chinese nationals with an intention of becoming China specialists or business/international affairs professionals with a China orientation.

The application deadline is in May of the senior year. For more information about the two-year Master’s degree CSP program, please contact Prof. Yonglin Jiang, the co-chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Bryn Mawr ([email protected]) and visit http:// csp.zju.edu.cn/.