Interdisciplinary programs provide greater opportunities for learning about complex topics that are best understood through the intersection of fields of study. Swarthmore is dedicated to investing in its interdisciplinary academic programs to broaden these valuable educational opportunities.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Programs at Swarthmore College
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Programs at Swarthmore College
Study Interdisciplinary Programs at Swarthmore College, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 5, 2027.
About Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Programs
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Programs at Swarthmore College
Entry Requirements
- Common Application or QuestBridge Application
- Swarthmore College Short Answer
- As part of the Common Application, you will be asked to submit no more than 250 words in response to a short answer question (QuestBridge applicants are asked the same question on our Swarthmore-QuestBridge Intent to Apply form). For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, students will be asked to choose one of the following three questions:
- Swarthmore students’ worldviews are often forged by their prior experiences and exposure to ideas and values. Our students are often mentored, supported, and developed by their immediate context—in their neighborhoods, communities of faith, families, and classrooms. Reflect on what elements of your home, school, or community have shaped you or positively impacted you. How have you grown or changed because of the influence of your community?
- We are inspired by students who are flexible in their approach to learning, who are comfortable with experimentation, and who are willing to take intellectual risks that move them out of their comfort zone. Reflect on a time that you were intellectually challenged, inspired, or took an intellectual risk—inside or outside of the classroom. How has that experience shaped you, and what questions still linger?
- Why are you interested in applying to and attending Swarthmore?
- As part of the Common Application, you will be asked to submit no more than 250 words in response to a short answer question (QuestBridge applicants are asked the same question on our Swarthmore-QuestBridge Intent to Apply form). For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, students will be asked to choose one of the following three questions:
- $60 application fee or fee waiver*
- School report
- School counselor recommendation
- High school transcript
- Midyear grades: If your school does not have midyear grades, please provide a midyear progress report from your teachers.
- Two academic-subject teacher recommendations/evaluations
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Programs at Swarthmore College
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Programs at Swarthmore College
Applying via the Common Application
You can easily add Swarthmore to your list of colleges in the Common Application.
In addition to the Common Application's personal statement (you can choose one of seven essay prompts), we ask you to submit no more than 250 words in response to a short answer question. For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, students will be asked to choose one of the following three questions:
- Swarthmore students’ worldviews are often forged by their prior experiences and exposure to ideas and values. Our students are often mentored, supported, and developed by their immediate context—in their neighborhoods, communities of faith, families, and classrooms. Reflect on what elements of your home, school, or community have shaped you or positively impacted you. How have you grown or changed because of the influence of your community?
- We are inspired by students who are flexible in their approach to learning, who are comfortable with experimentation, and who are willing to take intellectual risks that move them out of their comfort zone. Reflect on a time that you were intellectually challenged, inspired, or took an intellectual risk—inside or outside of the classroom. How has that experience shaped you, and what questions still linger?
- Why are you interested in applying to and attending Swarthmore?
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Programs at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College
United States of America, Aberdeen