Come discover the Spring 2026 Tri-Co Philly Program, which connects students to the city. This semester-long program offers students a host of activities in Philadelphia. Students enroll in two urban-focused, experiential courses taught in Philadelphia and also participate in monthly Philadelphia-based activities as a group. Students who will be second-semester freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Spring 2026 are eligible to apply.
Spring 2026 COURSES
(Program students choose 2 of 3 courses, others can take a single course.)
A Sociological Journey to Immigrant Communities in Philadelphia | SOCL B232 | Counts for: CC, Tags: LAILS, CFS, CITY
Architecture and Urbanism of Philadelphia | ARTH 029
Literary Philly: A Collective Exploration | ENGL 093P
Applying to Tri-Co Philly | Interested students should attend an info session. There is one scheduled at each campus and one online at the end of October.
Swarthmore: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Trotter Hall, Room 201
Bryn Mawr: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Dalton Hall 02
Haverford: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Union Building 111
Online: Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 7-8 p.m. | Register
1. Following attendance at a Tri-Co Philly Info Session, students can apply for the Tri-Co Philly Program. Students unable to attend an information session must meet with the Tri-Co Philly Program director, Calista Cleary (ccleary@brynmawr.edu or 610-795-1576), prior to applying.
2. The Tri-Co Philly Program application is due Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 6 p.m. Note: this is before the start of all Tri-Co pre-registration periods. Any questions, contact Calista Cleary.