Frequently Asked Questions

Tri-Co second semester, first year students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, in good academic standing, are eligible to participate in the program.

The Tri-Co Philly Program offers 3 courses every semester. Each class is taught, one day a week, in Philadelphia. There are two ways for students to participate in the Tri-Co Philly Program. 

1. Tri-Co program students take two courses. In addition to your classes in Philly, you will explore the city in twice-monthly cohort activities on Friday afternoons. Students who want to take two courses must attend an info session and submit a brief application.
2. The second way to participate is by enrolling in one of the program’s courses, as a non-program student. Students who are enrolling in a single class do not need to apply, they can simply go through the standard pre-registration process.

Tri-Co Philly classes are taught at the Friends Center, in Center City Philadelphia, at 15th & Cherry Streets, but they are often out at locations throughout the city.

Haverford students will take SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, using SEPTA Key Cards issued by Tri-Co Philly.

No, there is no additional cost for taking Tri-Co Philly courses.

• Meals on cohort events are covered for Tri-Co Program students.
• Students on the full meal plan can order lunches to-go for the days they are in the city.

Some majors may find participation earlier, in a first or second year easier, while others find time freed up for this in their junior or senior year. The best semester is when the courses align with your interests and the schedule works in conjunction with your other required classes on campus. This is a conversation to have with your advisor about how participation in Tri-Co Philly can work with your academic plan.

Program students who take 2 classes, will be given priority registration for the classes. Program students will be automatically registered for their two courses. Students who take one class, do not need to apply and go through the standard registration process.

Yes, the classes end in time for athletes to return to campus in time for practice or games.

With careful scheduling, participation in Tri-Co Philly could work in conjunction with a lab-based course.