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Pushing our boundaries and seeking what’s next lets us accomplish our goals and light the path for others in our pursuit of equity and progress. Whether it’s succeeding professionally, advancing into spheres of influence, or finding personal fulfillment, Mawrters are equipped with the education and self-reliance to build ethical lives of meaning. A top producing Fulbright institution, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ also counts Nobel laureates, Goldwater scholars, leaders in government, heads of industry, and more amongst our global alumnae/i network. By cultivating a distinctly motivated mindset in our students during their time here, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ is proud to play a pivotal role in our graduates’ stories. 

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• Lantern-bearers impact the world by sharing knowledge and lighting paths
• Sparking potential into accomplishment
• Confidence that carries forward

The breadth of unique opportunities available to ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ students helps shape them into civic-minded, ethical leaders. The Quaker Consortium offers expanded academic and social options; the 360 and Praxis programs match scholarship with lived experiences for deeper understanding. The Career and Civic Engagement Center supports Mawrters in finding jobs and thinking holistically about how their careers and social responsibility work together to open paths for others. Our thriving campus offers 130+ student-led clubs that span from affinity groups to special interests, provides leadership development programs like Emerging Owls, and is just miles from America’s sixth-largest city. Altogether, a ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ education extends beyond the classroom and into every part of a Mawrter’s life, challenging them to kindle intellect and wisdom by engaging with the world and rising to higher standards.

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• Interdisciplinary learning that fosters wisdom
• Dynamic campus life for well-rounded growth
• Academic offerings that encourage exploration
• Afire with inspiration

United in the joy we take as lifelong learners, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥â€™s inclusive community is one that values diversity and mutual growth. Beloved traditions unite our evolving student body, while our campus, recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country, encourages reflection and interpersonal connection, providing a secure space where Mawrters can grow personally through their supportive community. By holding each other to higher standards, like with our student-governed honor code and DEIA initiatives, Mawrters spark one another to embrace their potential, fostering our internal drive to better ourselves and uplift the community. 

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• Traditions that welcome and bond
• Closely connected diverse community
• Encouraging individual and collective illumination

Pursuing scholarship and advancing what’s known are joyful yet demanding pursuits. ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ recognizes this and responds with support resources like mental health and career counseling, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need, peer mentors, and the Writing and Q Centers to keep our students engaged and thriving in meeting their potential.

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• Keeping your inner fire alive
• Purposeful support for intentional growth
• Meeting needs so you can thrive

The pursuit of truth and wisdom is at the heart of a ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ education. All Mawrters are united in their love of learning, and ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥â€™s academic approach gives them freedom to follow their curiosity while maintaining standards of excellence. Our search for new ways to learn leads us to develop independent and faculty-sponsored research skills; nearly 100% completion rate of an undergraduate senior experience; unique multidisciplinary and experiential courses like the 360° course cluster, Tri-Co Philly, and combined degrees; sharpening writing and thinking through the liberal arts, enhancing intellectual independence and creativity in our problem solving; facilitating global exploration through study abroad, which 30% of seniors take part in; graduate-level academic opportunities for undergraduate students; and more. ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ faculty’s deep belief in the exceptional abilities of their students fosters their confidence, raises their personal standards, and sets them on the path of lifelong learning.

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• Finding joy in scholarship
• Faculty cultivate curiosity and encourage independence in supportive classroom environments
• Earning wisdom through knowledge gained
• Knowledge set alight

As a women’s college, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥â€™s community has and continues to be at the forefront of fighting for gender equity in all facets of the human experience — professionally, legislatively, socially, and more. Our focus on women’s education benefits all by offering bold and alternative viewpoints: that academic excellence should be collaborative and not competitive, individuals grow most when sustained by community, and kindling someone else’s spark does not diminish your own. Driven by this conviction of excellence in solidarity, we cultivate an environment where students can embrace their confidence, develop self-reliance, and become conscientious leaders with integrity. With faculty that deeply believe in the students’ abilities and challenge them accordingly, Mawrters can freely share and examine their ideas, sparking conversation that leads to growth. ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥â€™s influence is felt everywhere Mawrters go, from the board room to the U.S. Senate. Through their accomplishments and engagement with the world, Mawrters go on to inspire others to join them in breaking barriers and expanding gender equity — leading by example.

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• We offer up a different worldview
• Women’s education advances gender equity
• Individual excellence is a collaborative effort
• Our inner lights illuminate